Head of Aboriginal Heritage

**Lead the Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title team**:

- ** Support and develop a cohesive team of people to do their best work**:

- ** Help us to engage effectively with Aboriginal communities**

**This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.**

Working for Water Corporation means you'll be part of an essential workforce on a very important mission - to secure Western Australia’s most precious resource in the face of climate change. Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater, drainage and bulk irrigation to homes, businesses, and farms. We manage a large and diverse $48 billion asset base that extends across Western Australia. Our long-standing commitment to sustainable water services makes WA a great place to live and invest.

A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join our Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title team in Leederville. Reporting directly to the General Manager Assets Planning and Delivery, this role is pivotal in supporting Water Corporation's Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title obligations.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic guidance to operational and asset teams, as well as the Executive, on matters related to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title. Your role involves building relationships providing strategic advice and guidance with the community, Traditional Owners, and Aboriginal corporations. Additionally, you will advocate for the Corporation's interests and oversee risk management for delivery programs.

If you are a seasoned leader looking to make a meaningful impact and contribute to fulfilling important obligations, this role offers a unique opportunity to drive positive change and engagement within the community. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while upholding our commitment to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title responsibilities.

**Who are we?**

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

**Real benefits that matter**
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

**What the role will involve**
- Develop strategies and policies to manage Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title matters in alignment with legal, cultural and ethical standards, and based on latest thinking and best practice
- Build and cultivate strong internal relationships with Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) and Aboriginal Strategy, Stakeholder and Reconciliation to collaborate on, and drive workstreams that support Aboriginal outcomes
- Lead negotiations on behalf of the Corporation, balancing competing interests while navigating a dynamic and often sensitive environment for matters relating to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title
- Represent the Corporation in forums, working groups, and industry discussions related to Aboriginal Heritage, Native Title, and water rights
- Manage and coordinate all business unit activities including their funding and resourcing, to deliver financial and organisational performance outcomes against plans and required measures
- Lead, shape and manage strategic partnerships between the Corporation and Aboriginal corporations, communities, Traditional Owners, and other external parties that support outcomes that are liveable, sustainable and productive
- Create and maintain a climate of openness and trust where individuals feel valued, included and connected to Water Corporation
- Influence, champion and challenge the safety culture to improve safety outcomes
- Build a strong, high performing and cohesive team, engaging a diverse workforce

**About you**

This position relates to Section 50(d) of the West Au