EOI - Senior Land Services Officer Cultural Broker
EOI - Senior Land Services Officer Cultural Broker
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Job Description
Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions
- Temporary full time position until June 2028*
- Location: Dubbo(Coonamble or Coonabarabran location also considered)
- Salary starting from $113574pa super
- Please note this position is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only
- A great opportunity to engage with people on Country!
Why We Need You!
Join us at Central West Local Land Services the Regional Delivery Partner for the Australian Governments National Heritage Trust program. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced First Nations Cultural Broker to play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections with First Nations people and organisations within our region.
What You Will Be Responsible For
As a First Nations Cultural Broker you will contribute to the improvement and implementation of our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) and actively support the delivery of First Nations-related requirements outlined in the Deed. Your role will involve building and strengthening connections building cultural competency across our team and identifying areas of mutual benefit for sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource management.
Key Responsibilities
Improving the Indigenous Participation Plan: Work with our regional partner to update the Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) based on feedback from the Australian Government.
Building Community: Strengthen connections with First Nations people and organisations across the region to build trust and collaboration.
Implementing the Deed: Lead the implementation of First Nations-related requirements in the Deed including engagement co-design activities and respecting Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property.
Cultural Competency Training: Provide training to improve cultural competency tackle barriers and build formal partnerships with local First Nations groups.
Cultural Inclusion Strategies: Create and implement strategies to boost First Nations engagement and participation in key projects.
Supporting Employment and Leadership: Help increase First Nations employment and leadership focusing on knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Meeting Targets: Assist in achieving First Nations employment and supplier use targets set in the Deed.
Communication Channels: Set up and improve communication channels between First Nations communities and Central West Local Land Services including regular calls meetings and site visits.
Finding Mutual Benefits: Identify areas where both the First Nations community and Central West Local Land Services can benefit promoting sustainable agriculture practices and NRM planning.
Addressing Constraints: Identify and address any constraints whether they are logistical time-related technical capacity-related or cultural to enhance First Nations peoples participation.
Essential requirements
- Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997
- Proven experience in community engagement and collaboration with First Nations people and organisations.
- Advanced communication and community engagement skills especially in engaging with First Nations community groups
- Proficient project management skills
- Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills including working with small project teams
- Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel
Applying is Easy!
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your Manager prior to submitting your application.
If you require further information please contact Tanya Muccillo at or view the role description.
EOI closing date: Thursday 28th August 2025 @ 11.55pm AEST
This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only
*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 6 or Clerk 7/8) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
Join us in making a significant impact on environmental sustainability and building lasting connections with First Nations communities.
Recruitment Adjustments
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
