Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Manager Heritage Programs ILUA
• Temporary full-time (up to 31 October 2025) opportunity
• Based in Newcastle
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,230 to $162,682 + super

We are seeking expressions of interest for a short-term acting opportunity as Manager, ILUA Delivery for a period of three months.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), ensuring culturally respectful engagement, and delivering outcomes that align with organisational and Native Title Holder priorities.

If you're passionate about supporting Aboriginal outcomes through strategic delivery and stakeholder collaboration, and you're ready to step into a leadership position, we’d love to hear from you.

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience in delivering a program of works to a high standard and within time and budgetary constraints.
• Extensive experience in building and leading a high performing team.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the State Heritage Register listing process under the Heritage Act 1977 and Aboriginal Place listing, repatriation and conservation under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, and/or monitoring, evaluating and reporting (MER), and/or stakeholder engagement and consultation.
• Broad understanding of government and public administration, legislative processes and protocols, particularly as it relates to heritage management, conservation and native title.

Essential requirements

• Driver’s licence and willingness to travel frequently to various locations across NSW.

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

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (maximum one page) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Taryn Gooley via taryn.gooley@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0498 267 253.

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