Jobs

Working Together: employment opportunities at GLaWAC

Major Projects Engagement Manager

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join GLaWAC as our Major Projects Engagement Manager and help ensure Gunaikurnai voices are heard in conversations shaping the future of Country.

You’ll work alongside community, Elders, Traditional Owners, industry, and government to support meaningful engagement around major projects and create culturally safe spaces for conversation and connection.

If you’re a strong communicator who is passionate about community, culture, and self-determination, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the full Position Description here

Applications Close 21st of June

For further information, please email: jobs@glawac.com.au


Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Join GLaWAC as our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager and play a key role in creating a safe, healthy, and culturally supportive workplace for our people and community.

This leadership role is responsible for driving a proactive approach to health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation, supporting our teams both in the office and On Country. You’ll help build a strong culture of care, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility while ensuring our people have the tools and support they need to thrive.

If you’re an experienced leader who is passionate about workplace wellbeing, cultural safety, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the full Position Description here

Applications Close 28th of June

For further information, please email: jobs@glawac.com.au


NRM Crew – West

GLaWAC considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
is a genuine occupational requirement for this position


Join the NRM Crew and help care for Country through hands-on land management, conservation, and environmental projects across Gunaikurnai protected areas.
Be part of a team that maintains vital infrastructure while supporting and sharing Gunaikurnai traditional knowledge, values, and culture with agencies and the community.

Read the full Position Description here

Applications Close 5th July

For further information, please email: jobs@glawac.com.au


RAP Site Monitor – Casual

GLaWAC considers that being of Gunaikurnai heritage is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic.)

Work on Country. Protect Culture. Make a Real Difference.

As a Site Monitor, you’ll support GLaWAC’s RAP function through hands‑on cultural heritage fieldwork across the western RAP region, with a strong focus on the Latrobe Valley.
Working under the direction of the RAP Manager and alongside the Gunaikurnai people, you’ll help identify and protect culturally significant sites, artefacts
and important cultural knowledge while contributing to meaningful, community‑led work on Country.
 

Read the full Position Description here

No Closing Date

For further information, please email: jobs@glawac.com.au


Our commitment to our staff

At the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation we understand that our employees are one of our greatest strengths as an organisation.

We strive to fulfil the aspirations of the Gunaikurnai people, as detailed in the Gunaikurnai Whole of Country Plan.

GLaWAC is a stable corporation that continues to grow and increase its influence across our Country. We are building capacity to address disadvantage whilst creating many and varied opportunities for Gunaikurnai people. We are committed to offering employment opportunities to our members and community first.

GLaWAC seeks to become a major employer of the Gunaikurnai people, while also creating more supportive and secure opportunities for Gunaikurnai to work with other organisations.

We offer professional and personal development opportunities such as traineeships and pre-employment programs to develop your skills and training opportunities.

GLaWAC offers its staff monthly cultural activities as well as excellent personal development opportunities. Come and be part of a small team making a big difference for the Aboriginal community people in Gippsland!