Aboriginal and Cultural Heritage Adviser

1 month ago

Adelaide, Australia SA Water Full time

About the Company 

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live. 

Our business supports our state’s prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today’s community, but for future generations.  

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas. 

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day. 

About the job  

As the Aboriginal Heritage Adviser, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of capital and operational programs to manage risks to cultural heritage. This will include developing, reviewing and implementing corporate management frameworks to provide expert guidance in cultural heritage matters, and protection of Aboriginal heritage.

In this role, you will be support SA Water's infrastructure delivery program and operational activities in line with relevant legislations and guidelines. Through this, collaboration with Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders will be important to success in this position. Building and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes will be a key focus for this role.

Your leadership in promoting cultural awareness and service excellence will be pivotal in safeguarding Aboriginal cultural heritage while supporting SA Water's objectives.

This role is for someone who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or someone who can demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role with a connection to First Nations Communities.

About Science and Strategy

The Science and Strategy group employs scientific approaches to address present and upcoming challenges. They execute a strategy driven by customer preferences to elevate the SA Water brand and position us for future success.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

  • Coordinating management frameworks and business process to ensure the appropriate management of Aboriginal heritage matters in line with legislative and policy requirements.
  • Need to possess a thorough understanding of the relevant legislation pertaining to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title
  • Providing timely and expert advice to SA Water and its contractors on Aboriginal heritage matters associated with construction and operational activities.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with, and experience in, engaging with different Aboriginal communities.
  • Assessing training and awareness needs for employees and contractors to ensure appropriate understanding of Aboriginal cultural and heritage matters.
  • Driving the development and implementation of policies and strategies relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage.
  • Contributing to the ongoing review and implementation of SA Water's Reconciliation Action Plan.
  • Ability to successfully work across, collaborate with, a diverse team to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure efficiently and effectively.

Your success in this role will come from: 

  •  Appropriate tertiary qualification, or professional experience in this area.
  • A current Australian driver’s license.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Commonwealth and State legislation relevant to Aboriginal heritage.
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal heritage.
  • Strong knowledge, understanding and demonstrated experience in ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations People.
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues specific to Aboriginal heritage management.
  • Sound understanding of the principles of environmental impact assessment and their interaction with Aboriginal heritage management especially associated with SA Water’s activities -Desirable.
  • Knowledge of community engagement processes and practices-Desirable
  • Experience in contract management, including managing contractors, invoices and procurement processes -Desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Aboriginal and Cultural Heritage Advisor.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team despina.livadiotis@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 11:55pm, 7 November 2024.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.    

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