Clerk Grade 11-12 Package includes salary $139,787 - $161,663, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Full time ongoing role Located in Dubbo Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state's environment and heritage High profile project role utilising your knowledge of legislative, policy, native title and Aboriginal cultural heritage conservation and the joint management of parks.
About the role This role provides strategic direction implementing formal and informal Aboriginal joint management arrangements for the National Parks across our West Branch. With responsibility to meet legislative requirements regarding Aboriginal cultural heritage management, you will be relied upon to provide advice for best practice of Aboriginal cultural heritage preservation. The role will be key to the success in managing and fostering meaningful stakeholder relationships and will represent the branch in Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiations with native title claim groups and/or Registered Native Title Body Corporates.
Additionally, this role will also manage the development delivery of complex projects relevant to Aboriginal joint management including planning, scoping, resourcing, stakeholder consultation and key milestone reporting within a defined program of work ensuring timeframes and quality standards are met in support of the achievement of NSW Government and corporate outcomes.
About you You'll be experienced in providing strategic advice and support with the development, implementation, management and reporting of large complex projects that relate to Aboriginal cultural heritage or joint management. You'll have a proven track record working with Aboriginal communities and forming strong partnerships that have enabled you to deliver significant outcomes for Aboriginal people on the ground. Your detailed knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993 will ensure you provide expert technical advice across the branch regarding native title and ILUA implementation to ensure consistency in the development of policies, procedures and agreements that relate to joint management and native title.
You'll also possess high level communication and risk management skills to seek advice and implement specialist advice as required and to support specialist staff in NPWS regarding native title and/or joint management negotiations whilst ensuring senior management are fully briefed on compliance and risks. Ideally, you'll also be experienced working with external agency project teams where you have developed and delivered diverse projects and programs that supported the implementation of Government policy initiatives.
Essential requirements Appropriate tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience. Demonstrated project management skills and experience along with strong organisational skills to plan, manage and deliver multiple projects on time and within resources. Thorough understanding and knowledge of financial, governance and risk management standards and practices associated with project management. What we can offer you NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training. 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: Tuesday 26th November 2024 at 11.55pm Should you require more information about the role please contact John Whittall, A/Director, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS, mobile 0428 693 909 or email ******
Please note, the Department has an office closure from Monday 23rd of December 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025 with recruitment recommencing from Monday 6th January 2025. Candidates will receive an update on their application from this date onward.
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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