Senior Sites Officer

Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking an expression of interest for a Senior Sites Officer, within the Heritage, Ecology and Land Management Unit.

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Position Purpose

Aboriginal Culture cannot be separated from landform (buttes, mountains, riparian zones), natural values (flora, fauna) and processes (fire, wind), and aquatic areas. Heritage values are evident in terrestrial and aquatic biomes. Thus, Gandangara is looking for an aspirant and passionate individual to fill the exciting position of Senior Sites Officer (SSO) – Heritage, Ecology and Land Management (HELM). The successful candidate must either have the necessary skills or be willing to upskill and serve the holistic requirements of Land Management, Heritage, and Culture. The SSO is primarily responsible for on ground eco-restoration and fire management but must be willing to learn cultural and heritage management.

This SSO will support on ground teams with fire, vegetation, fauna, water management. The SSO will be required to do surveys, gather data and report on ground works.  The SSO will report to the Program and Project Manager of HELM. Eco-restoration includes flora and fauna rehabilitation. Heritage involves heritage values surveys and archaeological works, and to provide advice to third-party organisations. The collection of data for both areas will feed cultural preservation or Traditional Ecological Knowledge  (TEK) – which Gandangara wants to expand. The SSO position has room to move up within the organisation.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Engage with Aboriginal people and communities in cultural works activities and other related work of the GLALC
• Gather and prepare written reports with detailed information for land management which will also include cultural and heritage site works.
• Respect for Aboriginal cultural connections, contemporary beliefs, values and practices together with cultural association and/or knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal people and community.
• Learn about the management of Aboriginal sites/places and their associated cultural heritage values and report to Program and Project Manager of Heritage, Ecology and Land Management or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with project plans, ecological strategies as advised by the Program Manager, support the Team Leader and restoration team, work alongside the team and train team members as per training program supplied by Program Manager
• Demonstrated experience in using power tools, machinery, hand tools, technology (iPhone, i-Pad and relevant apps) and a current SafeWork NSW 'white card'
• Must be willing to do a Working with Children and Police Check
• Have a full driver's license and 4WD experience
• Work 5 days per week onsite at Heathcote Ridge, and other sites within GLALCs jurisdiction
• Undertake field surveys and inspections in nominated areas as directed.
• Supply resources to the teams/s on ground

• Learn to accurately and timely identify and assess Aboriginal objects and places that may affect projects of third-party organisations, as required.

• Comply with all relevant procedures and policies of GLALC as well as any third-party organisation

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated Team leader experience
• Demonstrated experience in land management site works
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to study relevant disciplines for job requirements outside of work hours

Desired

• Identified Aboriginal position
• Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

• An understanding of the importance of:

• Aboriginal Cultural preservation

• The positive representation of First People and Culture
• Tafe or University qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to undertake site work
• Experience in geographical information systems/databases/mapping tools
• Demonstrated end to end reporting compliance
• Possess a National Police Check
• Current NSW employee Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW)