Aboriginal Senior Heritage Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity till 26 June 2026
• Based in Broken Hill Office location upon negotiation across NSW (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $124322.00 to $138494.00 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 policy team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal built and archaeological heritage of NSW then this is the job for you!

Our Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Programs team is currently seeking to appoint an Aboriginal Senior Heritage Officer to implement heritage initiatives programs and services at a regional level for aboriginal and environmental heritage!

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).

About You

We are seeking an experienced and culturally knowledgeable Aboriginal Senior Heritage Officer to lead heritage initiatives and programs that protect and celebrate Aboriginal cultural heritage across NSW. You will bring strong expertise in heritage management archaeology or a related field combined with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal communities landholders and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills a collaborative approach and the ability to manage complex and sensitive heritage matters with integrity. You will be confident in delivering results influencing outcomes and applying project management principles to achieve program objectives. Aboriginality is an essential requirement for this identified role along with cultural knowledge and connections that enable you to provide informed advice and support meaningful heritage outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in heritage archaeology architecture Aboriginal cultural heritage management or relevant field.
• Drivers Licence and willingness to travel.
• 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:

1. is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
2. identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
3. is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

For more information read the full Role Description:Aboriginal Senior Heritage Officer

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.

Please also note to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday 30^th November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jodielyn Edge via or on

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