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First Nations - Cultural & Environmental Water Adviser
Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community
We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.
At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
We are currently recruiting for Cultural & Environmental Water Adviser and would love to hear from you!
Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our perks and benefits:
We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
- Aboriginal Support Network
- Flexible working
- Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Yearly corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
- An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs
Salary: From $116,524 base + super
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
- A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business
- Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives
- A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value
- Relevant experience representing business engagement with First Nations People
- Experience working with traditional owners and representatives, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and managing cross cultural issues to deliver intended business outcomes
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, heritage and contemporary issues
- Good written and verbal communication skills and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously
- Nice to Have: Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in natural resource and / or knowledge of NSW Water Management legislation and operations
- Collaborate with indigenous communities to record traditional water-related practices, knowledge, and stories to Integrate traditional ecological knowledge into modern water resource management practices
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among various stakeholders, including indigenous groups, NSW environmental water manager, government agencies, non-profit organisations, and research institutions
- Organise and participate in workshops, consultations, and meetings to gather input and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision-making processes and facilitate communication and cooperation between indigenous groups, government agencies, local communities, and other stakeholders involved in water management
- Support delivering allocated actions within the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and assist the Water Planning and Delivery unit in delivering their actions within the RAP
- Monitor the implementation of Environmental & Cultural Water Management Plans within water planning & delivery seasonal plans and provide regular reports and updates to stakeholders on progress, challenges, and successes related to cultural water initiatives
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 26th July 2024, 5:00PM.
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 26 Jul 2024
- Location:
- NSW
- Salary:
- From $116,524 base + super
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Approvals/Permits
Environmental Advisor/Consultant
Environmental Management
Environmental Science/Earth Science
Indigenous Environment/Water
Natural Resource Management
Planning/Policy/Governance
Service Delivery
Water