Aboriginal Heritage Officer

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Environment and Heritage Group Full time

**Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?**:

- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- Aboriginal Identified
- Fulltime Ongoing role
- Located in Parramatta (flexible working arrangements)
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $78,999 to $88,087 + super

Heritage NSW is seeking Aboriginal Heritage Officer to contribute to heritage initiatives, programs and services

**This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).**

**About You**

This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal Heritage Officer to join Heritage NSW As the Aboriginal Heritage Officer, you will join a small and supportive team to help deliver heritage initiatives, programs, and services for Aboriginal and environmental heritage matters.
As the Aboriginal Heritage Officer, a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage matters gained through tertiary qualification or experience in a relative field will be key to your success. You’ll provide sound advice on Aboriginal cultural heritage matter to a range of stakeholders including schools, the local communities, government agencies, interest groups. As these stakeholders are in various locations, you’ll be willing to undertake travel and hold a current driver’s licence.
The Aboriginal Heritage Officer will help identify state significant sites and potential Aboriginal areas for protection and conservation and enhance the awareness of the land managers and communities regarding site management, conservation, and recommendations for protection.
In this role, your ability to exercise sensitivity will allow you to navigate complex issues and contribute towards positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal and cultural heritage matters.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications or sound experience in heritage, Aboriginal cultural heritage, or relevant field.
- Driver’s License and willingness to travel.
- This is an Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
1. is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and

2. identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and

3. is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

For more information read the full Role Description: Aboriginal Heritage Officer (Identified)

**About Us**

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

**To Apply**

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

**Applications close Sunday 26 March 2023 at 11:59pm**

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

**Looking for more information or assistance in applying?**
- Our Diversity team can assist to:_
- Provide alternative formats to apply
- Make adjustments to the recruitment process
- Offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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