Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Management Specialist

Overview

Lead Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title strategy for Water Corp projects

Key Responsibilities

• engagement strategy
• regulatory approvals
• documentation
• compliance advice
• framework governance
• policy development

Tasks

-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 -Secure regulatory approvals and licenses through effective engagement with Knowledge Holders and Native Title bodies. -Prepare and maintain standard documentation in conjunction with external stakeholders and internal project teams -Provide expert advice to internal teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals, legislation and policy requirements. -Lead the development, oversight, and governance of frameworks and procedures for managing Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title matters within project works. -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. -Provide ongoing support and expertise to projects where Aboriginal Heritage and engagement form key deliverables, ensuring alignment with project timelines and cultural protocols

Requirements

• community engagement
• aboriginal heritage
• native title
• cultural heritage
• regulatory approvals
• stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

-Extensive experience in Aboriginal community engagement, including developing culturally appropriate communication and consultation strategies. -Demonstrated experience applying the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) in project planning and delivery, including navigating associated policies, procedures, and approval processes. -Sound understanding of the social, cultural, and historical contexts affecting Aboriginal communities in Western Australia, and the ability to apply this knowledge in heritage and engagement work. -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. -Strong background in Cultural Heritage management, with a focus on upholding Aboriginal heritage values. -Considerable experience securing regulatory approvals for complex construction projects, including engagement with government agencies and diverse stakeholders.

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Benefits

-Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing -Based in Leederville this 2 year fixed term opportunity with a salary of $135,693 plus Super -Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service -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 -Work in a dynamic supportive team -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 -Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours -Flexible work arrangements, giving you more time for the important things in life

About Water Corporation

-With roots dating back to 1996, this state‑owned utility has evolved from the Water Authority into the backbone of WA’s water life. -Boasting projects like the new Victoria Dam (built 1990–91 using fly‑ash RCC) and Aboriginal community upgrades, its engineering legacy is vast. -Financed through customer revenue, most surplus funds are channeled back to the government or reinvested in projects. -Its asset footprint spans dams, desalination plants, groundwater networks and irrigation schemes like the Ord and Gascoyne. -Its operations span regional towns (from Karratha to Albany), underscoring its mission to keep WA’s communities flowing. -An unexpected highlight: its workforce embraces five‑year flexible leave cycles, letting staff recharge creatively.

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Security Clearance

-medical examination -qualification check -police clearance -australian working rights verification