First Nations - Cultural Heritage Field Adviser Sydney (Nepean Dam or Warragamba Dam)

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?   

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.  

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.  

We are currently recruiting for Cultural Heritage Field Adviser Sydney and would love to hear from you!   

Acknowledgement of Country  
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.  

Our perks and benefits:  

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.   

• Aboriginal Support Network   
• Flexible working   
• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement   
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave   
• Corporate wear allowance   
• Professional development and educational assistance   
• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values   

• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. Visit our First Nations programs page for more information: https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs.   

Location: Nepean Dam or Warragamba Dam
  
Salary: $121,185 base + 12% super
  
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
  

What we are looking for:

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business   
• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives   
• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value  
• Relevant experience representing businesses engagement with First Nations People with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to share, deliver and promote awareness with WaterNSW of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. 
• Demonstrated cultural heritage experience associated with the delivery of infrastructure projects and in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
• Good understanding of government legislation and policies in relation to cultural heritage and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement.
• Experience working with traditional owners and representatives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and managing cross cultural issues to help deliver projects.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.   

What you will work on: 

• Provide cultural heritage advice to multiple project delivery teams across the project planning lifecycle.
• Liaise with registered Aboriginal Parties on cultural heritage, including field assessment of cultural heritage risks to support the delivery of projects.
• Promote, foster, and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, including Traditional Owner groups and their representatives.
• Provide information and advice to stakeholders on relevant legislation, WaterNSW policy, procedures, and requirements for cultural heritage management. 
• Advise on the management of unexpected finds and cultural heritage related incidents in line with WaterNSW policies and/or legislative requirements.