First Nations - Cultural Heritage Field Adviser Nepean Dam or Warragamba Dam

First Nations - Cultural Heritage Field Adviser Sydney (Nepean Dam or Warragamba Dam)

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community
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NSW invites you to join our inclusive, diverse team that celebrates unique perspectives.

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NSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters of the area we work across Australia, and pays respects to their Elders past and present.

• Aboriginal Support Network
• Flexible working
• Work a 9‑day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Remote area benefit package – based on work location
• Inclusive work culture that embraces diversity and values cultural understanding
• Opportunity to work on country and make a real difference in NSW communities (First Nations programs page)

Nepean Dam or Warragamba Dam, Sydney.

Base salary of $121,185 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Full‑time, permanent tenancy.

• Strong desire to contribute skills and expertise to our business
• Identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and accepted by the community of origin, residence, or current locale
• Commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and values
• Relevant experience engaging First Nations People with business, and well‑developed interpersonal skills for cultural heritage advocacy
• Demonstrated cultural heritage experience on infrastructure projects and in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage
• Good understanding of government legislation and policies relating to cultural heritage and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement
• Experience working with traditional owners, representatives, and communities, managing cross‑cultural issues to deliver projects
• Current NSW Driver's Licence

• Provide cultural heritage advice to multiple project delivery teams across the project planning lifecycle
• Liaise with registered Aboriginal Parties on cultural heritage, including field assessment of risks to support project delivery
• Promote and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and Traditional Owner groups
• Provide information and advice to stakeholders on relevant legislation, Water
  
  NSW policy, procedures, and cultural heritage requirements
• Advise on management of unexpected finds and cultural heritage-related incidents in line with Water
  
  NSW policies and legislative requirements

Full details of the role are in the Position Description. Applications close on 31st January 2026, 5:00pm
. Please email Jasmine Choong at  with any questions.

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