Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management Officer

Title: Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Management Officer

Location: Leederville Australia

Time type :Hybrid

Job Description:

• Be part of a great organisation where you can develop your career
• Permanent opportunity based in Leederville, close to the train station
• Salary of $93,249 plus 12% Super and option to contribute to your Super

This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA's water future.

At Water Corporation, you can build a meaningful career while staying connected to Country and fulfilling your cultural obligations. We understand the importance of balancing professional growth with community and cultural responsibilities. We also acknowledge the deep knowledge held by Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways where we operate and recognise that listening and learning from this wisdom is essential. By embracing these perspectives, we strengthen our ability to protect and manage Western Australia's most precious resource - water - in a sustainable and respectful way for future generations.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Officer - Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that our projects and operations respect and comply with Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title legislation and processes.

You will provide administrative and field support to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title approvals teams to meet compliance requirements of the Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Acts, and Aboriginal stakeholder engagement.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing

What you can expect with this role

• Support the business to obtain statutory approvals
• Respond to queries and undertaking screening in relation to Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage impacts, processes, policy and statutory obligations
• Assist the Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Lead Team in administration and organisation of the business unit
• Assist with updating and maintaining the Corporation's compliance data
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with key internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with field and site visits to assess potential risk/impact to Aboriginal heritage.

About you

• This position relates to Section 50 (d) of the West Australian Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position
• Relevant understanding of, and implementing Aboriginal Cultural Protocols while engaging with Traditional Owners
• Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential
• Good computing skills, able to use Microsoft suite of systems
• Ability to travel to regional locations

Ready to thrive as you shape WA's water future? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.