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 + super
  
  We 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).

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal community governance and structures. You will also have a strong understanding of water resource management issues and the State and Commonwealth Government's water reform agendas as well as development assessment processes and legislative requirements. You are someone who thrives in both an autonomous and collaborative working environment and you are skilled with working in a culturally appropriate manner whilst maintaining business objectives.

Ideally you have sound experience in budget management, project management and planning, risk management, and work health and safety requirements, reporting, and the development and management of contracts, policies and other service level agreements. You are a natural communicator with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements

• 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

• 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:
• 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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Warren Mayers, Manager First Nations Project Engagement via [email protected] or on 0468359451.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or contacting Amanda Tantzaris, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected] or on 02 8275 1128 (please mention reference number 543389).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn

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