• Temporary full time position until June 2028
• Location: Dubbo (Coonamble or Coonabarabran location also considered)
• Salary starting from $110,266 pa + super
• Please note this position is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants only
• A great opportunity to engage with people on Country!

Why We Need You!

Join us at Central West Local Land Services, the Regional Delivery Partner for the Australian Government's National Heritage Trust program. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced First Nations Cultural Broker to play a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections with First Nations people and organisations within our region.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

As a First Nations Cultural Broker, you will contribute to the improvement and implementation of our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) and actively support the delivery of First Nations-related requirements outlined in the Deed. Your role will involve building and strengthening connections, building cultural competency across our team, and identifying areas of mutual benefit for sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

Improving the Indigenous Participation Plan: Work with our regional partner to update the Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) based on feedback from the Australian Government.

Building Community: Strengthen connections with First Nations people and organisations across the region to build trust and collaboration.

Implementing the Deed: Lead the implementation of First Nations-related requirements in the Deed, including engagement, co-design activities, and respecting Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property.

Cultural Competency Training: Provide training to improve cultural competency, tackle barriers, and build formal partnerships with local First Nations groups.

Cultural Inclusion Strategies: Create and implement strategies to boost First Nations engagement and participation in key projects.

Supporting Employment and Leadership: Help increase First Nations employment and leadership, focusing on knowledge transfer and capacity building.

Meeting Targets: Assist in achieving First Nations employment and supplier use targets set in the Deed.

Communication Channels: Set up and improve communication channels between First Nations communities and Central West Local Land Services, including regular calls, meetings, and site visits.

Finding Mutual Benefits: Identify areas where both the First Nations community and Central West Local Land Services can benefit, promoting sustainable agriculture practices and NRM planning.

Addressing Constraints: Identify and address any constraints, whether they are logistical, time-related, technical, capacity-related, or cultural, to enhance First Nations people’s participation.

Essential requirements

• Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997
• Proven experience in community engagement and collaboration with First Nations people and organisations.
• Advanced communication and community engagement skills, especially in engaging with First Nations community groups
• Proficient project management skills
• Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills including working with small project teams
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying is Easy!

If you are passionate about fostering meaningful connections and contributing to positive environmental outcomes, please submit your application online, including your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

If you require further information, please contact Tanya Muccillo at [email protected] or view the role description.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 @ 11.55pm AEST

Join us in making a significant impact on environmental sustainability and building lasting connections with First Nations communities.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information

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.