• Senior Manager Heritage Programs – Aboriginal Identified role
• Environment Officer Class 14
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $161,614 to $179,232 + Super
• Ongoing opportunity
• Based in Parramatta/regional location to be negotiated

 

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s Aboriginal cultural heritage.

 

 

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are an experienced Aboriginal leader and want to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal cultural heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

 

About the role

As Senior Manager Heritage Programs, you will lead the delivery of Heritage NSW repatriation, conservation, Indigenous Land Use Agreement and Aboriginal Place work streams. You will work closely with Aboriginal communities across the state to deliver outcomes that empower and heal.

 

The Senior Manager works closely with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee in delivering its regulatory functions. The position holder will be a key advisor to the Executive Director, Senior Management Team and the Minister’s office.

 

The role leads the implementation and evaluation of programs to ensure that governance and project management meet customer expectations, achieve program outcomes and objectives and comply with guidelines and statutory requirements.

 

About you

We are looking for an Aboriginal leader who is an experienced, strategic, relatable person with a strong collaborative nature and operational acumen. You will be able to successfully lead a large team across multiple NSW locations, and you will be able work closely with community to negotiate outcomes.

 

You will be a highly skilled communicator, who can effectively lead change and deliver high performance.  You will have previous management experience, leading a multidisciplinary team in a program delivery space.

 

Essential requirements

 

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage, archaeological site conservation or relevant field.
• Driver’s Licence and ability to travel.

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).

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Heritage Programs

 

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

 

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s 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 11:55PM Wednesday 20^th November 2024

 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Kidman, Executive Director Heritage NSW at sam.kidman@heritage.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 913 351.

 

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 dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Graeme Ellis on 0437236477 (please mention reference number 538404).

 

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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