Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Aboriginal Identified Opportunity - Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Located in Newcastle (location negotiable) – regional location encouraged
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $130,506 to $143,921 + super

About the role

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

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).

As the Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs, you will manage a team undertaking the listing, compliance, repatriation and conservation programs for Heritage NSW across a geographical region.

About you

You're a proud Aboriginal person with strong community ties and cultural insight. With a background in Aboriginal cultural heritage, you bring experience in conservation and program delivery. You're a natural leader who builds trust, fosters collaboration, and communicates with clarity and respect. You thrive in complex environments, balancing community values with sound policy advice, and you're committed to protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage through meaningful and ethical engagement.

Knowledge and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications and/or experience in heritage, archaeology, architecture, Aboriginal cultural heritage or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in conservation and/or program management.

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.

• This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. 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:

For more information read the full Role Description: Aboriginal Team Leader Heritage Programs

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: Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Barrina South via [email protected] or on 0439 646 872.

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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