DO YOU WANT YOUR WORK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR NSW?

Working to the protect state’s environment and heritage.

• Aboriginal Identified opportunity
• Temporary full-time 35 hours per week opportunity, up to 31 December 2026.
• Riverina / Albury location with Hybrid working supported
• Temporary full-time 35 hours per week opportunity, up to 31 December 2025.
• Statewide location with Hybrid working supported
• SALARY RELATIVE TO EXPERIENCE, AND RANGES FROM $125,693 TO $138510 + SUPERWe will be creating a Talent Pool from this recruitment for future positions with locations State Wide.

Our First Nations Project Engagement team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Aboriginal Engagement and Cultural Advisor to design and implement community and stakeholder engagement strategies for projects delivered by the DCCEEW Water Group. These strategies involve building relationships with stakeholders and key regional, metropolitan and first nations communities; and communications to support this engagement in collaboration with the Water Communications team. The role effectively engages various community stakeholders to plan and deliver infrastructure across the water sector.
A day in this role could involve facilitating involvement and input by Aboriginal Communities, encouraging change in workforce culture by facilitating cross-learning, knowledge sharing, and cultural awareness and establishing networks for Aboriginal stakeholders.
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).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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:
• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people, government organisations and communities with the ability to communicate across cultures.
• Knowledge, respect, sensitivity to and understanding of Aboriginal cultural and water issues.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and the ability and willingness to travel.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Aboriginal Engagement and Cultural Advisor

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.

Please refer the Job description for details