- Join our Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title team and influence decisions that will develop and sustain WA's water sources
- Flexible work arrangements with great benefits
- 2 years fixed term opportunity based in Leederville, salary of $131,740 plus 11.5% 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 amongst skilful problem solvers as you shape WA’s water future.
At Water Corporation, you’ll play an important role for the people of WA. Every day, you’ll contribute to a bigger purpose – helping to provide and secure life’s most valuable resource to help our state to thrive.
About the role
In this fixed term opportunity, you will be responsible for leading the development and effective implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Aboriginal engagement strategies for Water Corporation projects.
You’ll provide expert guidance to the project team and its contractors throughout the planning and construction phase to minimise risks to Heritage while maintaining relationships ensuring the efficient delivery of the project.
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.
What you can expect to do in this role
- You’ll be the centre for expertise in Aboriginal engagement, Heritage and Native Title working on the Future Water Source projects
- Supporting the business, you’ll engage with Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal Corporations relating to sustainable water supply for communities across the state, including desalination plants
- You’ll assess heritage training and cultural awareness needs for Water Corporation projects team and contractors, to ensure appropriate awareness and understanding of Aboriginal cultural and heritage matters and associated procedures as part of works
- You’ll lead the engagement activities with Aboriginal communities associated with Aboriginal Heritage or Native Title Management
- You’ll provide clear specialist service to future water source projects and activities
Your skills and experience:
There are a few things that we’ll look for in your CV:
- This position relates to Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline such as Social Sciences, Environment or Archaeology
- Considerable experience in Cultural Heritage management, Aboriginal community engagement, stakeholder management, including developing communication and community engagement material and strategies
- Capacity to develop relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate effective Aboriginal engagement outcomes
- Considerable experience working on large, complex construction projects
- Considerable experience in the implementation of project management coordination and logistics
- Demonstrated organisational and project management skills
- Developed conceptual and analytical skills and able to exercise advanced influencing and negotiation skills
- Current driver’s licence as you will be driving to regional community meetings
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 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% 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
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Sound like a match? 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.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Thursday 27th February 2025
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.