First Nations

First Nations - Cultural Heritage Field Adviser Sydney (Nepean Dam Or Warragambadam) 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 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 : 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. 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. Who is WaterNSW? WaterNSW operates the state's dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state's water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au Application deadline Please note applications for this position will close on 31st January ****, 5.00pm. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or , WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. Anti Discrimination Act Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act **** (NSW), an exemption is given from sections 8, 25, 51 of the Anti Discrimination Act **** (NSW) to Water NSW to advertise designate and recruit positions for: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only in pursuit of a 5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation rate. #J-18808-Ljbffr