Aboriginal Heritage

**Work in a dynamic supportive team**:

- ** Flexible work arrangements, giving you more time for the important things in life**:

- ** Based in Leederville this permanent opportunity has a salary of $135,693 plus Super**

**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**

Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

At Water Corporation, you can build a meaningful career while staying connected to Country and fulfilling your cultural obligations. We understand the importance of balancing professional growth with community and cultural responsibilities. We also acknowledge the deep knowledge held by Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways where we operate and recognise that listening and learning from this wisdom is essential. By embracing these perspectives, we strengthen our ability to protect and manage Western Australia's most precious resource - water - in a sustainable and respectful way for future generations.

**About the role**

We are seeking a skilled professional with demonstrated experience to lead the development and implementation of Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title strategies across Water Corporation projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring the Water Corporation maintains compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), while fostering respectful and effective engagement with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

Internally, you will work closely with Project Managers, Environmental Specialists, community engagement teams and contractors to embed Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title considerations into project planning and delivery. Your ability to translate legislative requirements into practical, culturally sensitive solutions will be critical to achieving timely and respectful outcomes.

**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.

**Here are some of the Key Responsibilities**

**Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management**
- Lead the development, oversight, and governance of frameworks and procedures for managing Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title matters within project works
- Secure regulatory approvals through effective engagement with Knowledge Holders and Native Title bodies
- Provide expert advice to internal teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals, legislation and policy requirements

**Communications, Stakeholder and Community Engagement**
- Develop and implement communication and engagement strategies to support project delivery where Heritage approvals are required
- Assist the Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Lead Team in engagement activities with Aboriginal stakeholders related to Heritage and Native Title matters

**Strategy and Policy Management**
- Contribute to strategic direction, policies, and position statements that reflect stakeholder needs and legislative obligations.
- Collaborate with impacted stakeholders to ensure Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title considerations are integrated into corporate planning and risk management frameworks.

**Project Support**
- Prepare and maintain standard documentation in conjunction with external stakeholders and internal project teams
- Provide ongoing support and expertise to projects where Aboriginal Heritage and engagement form key deliverables, ensuring alignment with project timelines and cultural protocols

**For this role, we are looking for great talent with**:

- This position relates to Section 50 (d) of the West Australian Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position.
- Considerable experience securing regulatory approvals for complex construction projects,