Senior Case Officer and Senior Program Officer (Identified)Play a key role in protecting First Nations cultural heritage.
Engage with a range of stakeholders – First Nations peoples, community, government, and industry.
Work in a motivated team environment with flexible work options.
Identified position This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Who we are The Heritage Division works to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia's biodiversity, heritage, oceans and First Nations heritage. We work to make the environment and our heritage better for current and future generations. We contribute to improving the extent, condition and connectivity of Australia's and the region's unique environment, consistent with national and international obligations. Working with others, we help identify, protect, conserve and celebrate Australia's significant natural, First Nations and historic heritage.
The First Nations Heritage Protection Branch is a focal point for First Nations Heritage protection matters. We develop and implement policies, programs and regulations for the protection of First Nations cultural heritage. We administer legislation for the protection of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander places and objects through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth) (ATSIHP Act).
The ATSIHPA teams work closely with First Nations peoples, project proponents and other stakeholders, and with state and territory jurisdictions to assess applications and prepare high quality decision briefs for the Minister. Applications by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are made under the Act to the Minister for the Environment and Water for protection of specified places and objects from injury or desecration.
The Regulatory Engagement and Cultural Capability team develop and improve the regulatory framework and governance that supports the ATSIHP Act and the work of the ATSIHPA teams. They are also responsible for working across the Division to build holistic cultural capability in line with departmental expectations.
The Job Core responsibilities for all positions include:
Key responsibilities specific for each team include:
ATSIHPA Team Regulatory Engagement and Cultural Capability team What we are looking for Knowledge and experience
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate one or more of the following knowledge and experience, and have an ability to quickly gain understanding of the other:
Skills and capabilities
Our ideal candidate will also have:
Eligibility and other requirements Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Referee reports/Information Session We are holding an information session for the potential candidates via Microsoft Teams on 7 January 2025 – 4.30 to 5.00 pm AEDT. If you would like to attend this session, please email ****** and an invitation will be sent.
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