Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs
Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs
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$ 130506 - 143921
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Aboriginal Identified Opportunity - Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Located in Newcastle (location negotiable) regional location encouraged
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $130506 to $143921 super
About the role
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 the Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs you will manage a team undertaking the listing compliance repatriation and conservation programs for Heritage NSW across a geographical region.
About you
Youre a proud Aboriginal person with strong community ties and cultural insight. With a background in Aboriginal cultural heritage you bring experience in conservation and program delivery. Youre a natural leader who builds trust fosters collaboration and communicates with clarity and respect. You thrive in complex environments balancing community values with sound policy advice and youre committed to protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage through meaningful and ethical engagement.
Knowledge and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in heritage archaeology architecture Aboriginal cultural heritage or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in conservation and/or program management.
Essential requirements
- This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. 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 Anti-discrimination 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 Team Leader Heritage Programs
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: Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Barrina South via or on.
A recruitment pool may 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 Tori Basnet on(please mention reference number 543541).
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 DescriptionEmployment Type
Full-Time
