Project Support Officer (710096) (Aboriginal Identified Role)

About the role

We are looking for an Aboriginal person to join Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania (AHT) as a Project Support Officer.

In this role you will provide policy, project management and administrative support to AHT to help achieve the goals of the Branch. You will work closely with the Cultural Management Group and Operations teams to deliver projects and programs and you will provide administrative services to the Aboriginal Heritage Council.

You will help protect and promote Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural heritage by:

• Undertaking planning, coordination and administration work to help programs and initiatives run smoothly.
• Preparing written materials such as reports, guidelines and discussion papers.
• Providing a range of administrative support to committees and project teams, including organising meetings and keeping records.
• Building strong connections with Tasmanian Aboriginal people, government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure culturally respectful and successful project outcomes.

If you have project management skills, cultural knowledge and experience in heritage or land management, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2028. The role is full-time (36.75 hours per week) but there is the option to negotiate part-time hours (a minimum of 29.40 hours per week).

What we're looking for

We are seeking someone who has:

• Knowledge and understanding of Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural heritage.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to work well with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Administrative and/or project management experience, or the ability to quickly learn.

We welcome applicants with a range of cultural, community, heritage or land‑based experience who have transferable skills and a willingness to learn!

Essential Requirements

• This is an Aboriginal identified position, open only to applicants who meet the Tasmanian Government’s eligibility requirements listed in Employment Direction No. 10 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service. See the ELIGIBILITY FORM For Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services for more information about this.
• This role requires the successful candidate to have a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employment Status) or the ability to obtain one before they commence in the role.

If you have any questions about the above requirements, please contact Ross Stanger (Manager, Cultural Management Group) on the number listed below.

Desirable Requirements

You don’t need these to apply, but they would be beneficial:

• A qualification in a relevant field such as Project Management.
• A current motor vehicle driver’s licence.

We offer

In addition to contributing to projects that strengthen Aboriginal cultural heritage in Tasmania, you will have access to:

• A culturally safe and supportive workplace.
• Training, learning and career development opportunities.
• Flexible work options – NRE Tas supports work/life balance and offers a range of flexible arrangements.
• Varied and meaningful work including project and administrative tasks in the office and out in the field/on Country.
• Contemporary leave entitlements including cultural leave.

About us

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) is committed to our vision of “delivering a sustainable Tasmania” where our natural resources, cultural values and environment are recognised and used sustainably to support our future prosperity. We take pride in fostering a workplace where diversity is