• Temporary full-time position (up to 14 months) available
• Location – DRNSW / LLS North Coast, Hunter or Greater Sydney office locations will be considered
• Salary starting from $106K pa + super
• Work with your community, for your community!

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such.

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

About the role

Local Land Services are looking for a Cultural Engagement Officer to join the team and support the delivery of a two–year State funded Riverbank Rehabilitation Project being delivered across flood impacted catchments between Tweed in the north and Greater Sydney in the south.

The project is supporting impacted waterways and rural landholders in two key areas;

1. Undertaking targeted riverbank rehabilitation and erosion control works and,
2. Providing support to flood impacted landholders through the delivery of awareness raising, education, and capacity building activities.

You will work closely with key stakeholders, particularly First Nations groups, and the RRP delivery team across the project area to ensure the implementation of on-ground delivery components of the project addresses cultural due diligence requirements and the aspirations of relevant First Nations communities.

In the is role you will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with First Nations community groups, land managers and delivery partners to facilitate the delivery of the project outcomes and long-term relationships.
• Providing cultural advice and support to the operational and project management teams to ensure project delivery is culturally sensitive and leads to long-term outcomes for First Nations communities.
• Coordinating, managing and reporting on the cultural due diligence process for project delivery.
• Supporting the development of project specific educational resources and communications material.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Either a degree qualification in agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management and/or an equivalent level of relevant knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in project delivery with First Nations Communities and Organisations.
• A current valid NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to undertake regular travel within the Greater Sydney, Hunter and North Coast Regions and perform field work such as inspections and assessments.

So, if you're a great communicator with proven community engagement skills, have an awareness of Natural resource Management and/or waterway management, great project management skills and the ability to collaborate and support small project teams we'd love to hear from you.

Interested in knowing more?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Sunday 9 June 2024.

Inquiries about the role should be directed to Justine Graham, Project Manager – Riverbank Rehabilitation Project via [email protected] using the subject line: Cultural Engagement Officer (Identified Position) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0438 876 637.

You can also download the role description.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] using the subject line: Cultural Engagement Officer (Identified Position) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.

Please note:

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check. 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

About the Department of Regional NSW:

Learn more here. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) is the department focussed on protecting and growing primary industries, supporting sustainable land management, overseeing the state’s mineral, mining resources, and ensuring that government investment supports strong regional communities and economies. DRNSW brings together the Department of Primary Industries; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.