Senior Heritage Officer

Help safeguard the environment and heritage that make NSW unique. 

• Senior Heritage Officer - Aboriginal Identified, Environment Officer Class 9 
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity till June 2030 
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported 
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $128,052 to $142,649 + super 

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!   

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977). 

As a Senior Heritage Officer, ILUA, you will lead Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiation and implementation projects that support meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders across NSW. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide specialist technical advice, manage complex projects, and contribute to the development and delivery of negotiated outcomes that balance cultural, legislative and stakeholder interests. 

You will lead engagement with Aboriginal communities, Native Title parties and government agencies, provide expert advice on ILUA and Aboriginal cultural heritage matters, and prepare high-quality reports, recommendations and negotiation materials. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence important heritage and land management outcomes while contributing to continuous improvement across the ILUA program at Heritage NSW. 

• Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel frequently to various locations across NSW. 

 For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Heritage Officer HeritageNSW ILUA EO9 RD 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy. 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. 

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry. 

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment. 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. 

 Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.  

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Vaaruni on 02 9585 6813 (please mention reference number 554174).  

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.   

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