Aboriginal Cultural Officer Aboriginal Identified
Aboriginal Cultural Officer Aboriginal Identified
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect states environment and heritage.
- Aboriginal Identified opportunities
- Talent pool recruitment for future Temporary and Permanent opportunities
- Office location regional locations across NSW
- Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110266 to $122058 super
The Water Group is currently seeking to identify a talent pool of Aboriginal Cultural Officers (Aboriginal Identified) for future temporary and permanent opportunities to work within the Water Communications Media & Engagement division.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments economies and societies across NSW.
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 Antidiscrimination Act 1977.
About You
The role contributes to the design and implementation of community and stakeholder engagement strategies for projects delivered by the Water NSW Division of DCCEEW Water Group. These strategies involve building relationships with stakeholders and key regional metropolitan and first nations communities; and communications to support this engagement in collaboration with the Water Communications team. The role effectively engages with various community stakeholders to plan and deliver infrastructure across the water sector.
Key accountabilities of the role include:
- Work closely with Water staff to facilitate input by Aboriginal Communities on issues policy positions and planning development to ensure outcomes are identified discussed and resolved within Water to a point where negotiation with other relevant stakeholders can proceed.
- Share and transfer community and cultural knowledge expertise and skills to colleagues and clients including conducting information training and briefing sessions to contribute to continuity of knowledge across the agency.
- Assist the team to develop and maintain communication networks with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders to ensure delivery of project objectives and milestones.
- Establish networks for Aboriginal stakeholders to gain their input and inform the water management planning processes and improve the ability of Water to integrate Aboriginal heritage views and values into water management planning.
- Provide and contribute to advice analysis of options and briefings to the Water senior management to maintain information flow about Government and water resource management policy legislation and initiatives that affect Aboriginal communities.
- Contribute to the development of policies strategies and programs that balance complex and multiple issues with sensitivity to relationships with stakeholders resource requirements and service delivery impacts.
Key Knowledge & Experience
- Knowledge respect and understanding of Aboriginal cultural and water issues.
- Knowledge of water resource management issues and the State and Commonwealth Governments water reform agendas.
Essential Requirements
- Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Antidiscrimination Act 1977 for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
- is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
For more information read the full Role Description:Aboriginal Cultural Officer (Aboriginal Identified)
Who We Are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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.
To Apply
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.
Applications close Sunday 30 March 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Warren Mayers via .
A recruitment pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Mariam Barakat via (please mention reference number 541871.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
