Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Management Officer


Job no: 1731

Category: Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title

  • Be part of a great organisation where you can develop your career
  • 2 years fixed term opportunity at Leederville and/or Osborne Park
  • Salary of $90,119 plus 11.5% Super and option to contribute to your 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 by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

Join Water Corporation, a leading provider of sustainable water services. Our commitment to preserving Aboriginal Heritage and engaging with Native Title stakeholders is at the forefront of our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as an Officer - Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management.

About the role

As an Officer - Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management, you will provide essential administrative and approvals-related support to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Acts.

You will be responsible for engaging with Aboriginal stakeholders, facilitating interactions, and providing expert advice on Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage impacts. Your role will also involve supporting the business in obtaining statutory approvals and maintaining the Corporation’s register of Aboriginal Heritage reports.

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.

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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

You will support strategic direction, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title management. This includes providing support on projects including inspection of site projects, coordinating meetings, and providing technical support as required.

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and corporate policies, you will also play a key role in developing standard documents and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

About you

  • The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary qualification in a related field or extensive experience dealing with Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title matters
  • Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential
  • Proficiency in computing
  • Ability to travel to regional offices

If you are passionate about preserving Aboriginal Heritage and engaging with Native Title stakeholders, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on our community and environment.

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.

Applications close on Thursday 20th March 2025.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

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.


Job no: 1731

Category: Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title

  • Be part of a great organisation where you can develop your career
  • 2 years fixed term opportunity at Leederville and/or Osborne Park
  • Salary of $90,119 plus 11.5% Super and option to contribute to your 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 by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

Join Water Corporation, a leading provider of sustainable water services. Our commitment to preserving Aboriginal Heritage and engaging with Native Title stakeholders is at the forefront of our mission. We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as an Officer - Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management.

About the role

As an Officer - Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Management, you will provide essential administrative and approvals-related support to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title Acts.

You will be responsible for engaging with Aboriginal stakeholders, facilitating interactions, and providing expert advice on Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage impacts. Your role will also involve supporting the business in obtaining statutory approvals and maintaining the Corporation’s register of Aboriginal Heritage reports.

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.

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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve

You will support strategic direction, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title management. This includes providing support on projects including inspection of site projects, coordinating meetings, and providing technical support as required.

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and corporate policies, you will also play a key role in developing standard documents and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

About you

  • The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary qualification in a related field or extensive experience dealing with Aboriginal Heritage and Native Title matters
  • Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills are essential
  • Proficiency in computing
  • Ability to travel to regional offices

If you are passionate about preserving Aboriginal Heritage and engaging with Native Title stakeholders, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on our community and environment.

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.

Applications close on Thursday 20th March 2025.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

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.

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