Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor

Full time
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Do you enjoy collaborating and engaging with local communities? Do you have experience working closely and positively with traditional owners? Do you have good working knowledge of relevant federal and state heritage legislation? The Senior Cultural Heritage will manage all cultural heritage activities and obligations, including coordinating engagement with Traditional Owners and to implement and deliver heritage approvals and compliance activities to enable construction and operation of the Mardie project.
We are looking for an individual who is ready to be a part of this exciting project, where you will have the opportunity to really make an immediate impact.

Applications will be considered from both Perth based and Karratha based candidates - the position has responsibilities in both locations.
Perth based candidates must therefore have the ability to travel and stay for periods in Karratha and/or Mardie site on a regular basis and Karratha based candidates must have the ability to travel and stay in Perth and/or Mardie site on a regular basis.
The Company BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) is an Australian owned mineral resources company with salt and potash as its initial focus.
A future Tier One project, Mardie has been designed to produce 5.35Mtpa of high-purity salt and 140ktpa of Sulphate of Potash (SOP).
Using an inexhaustible seawater resource and 99% of the energy required produced by natural solar and wind energy, our Mardie project is a multi-generational sustainable opportunity that will supply the growing chemical, renewable energy, and agricultural industries with Salt and Sulphate of Potash for generations to come.
BCI Minerals are committed to establishing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
We believe that individual differences, perspectives, and experiences make us even better at the work we do and should be recognised, respected, and valued.
The Role The Senior Cultural Heritage will be responsible for ensuring productive relationships with Traditional Owner Groups.
Your main objectives will be to deliver key Cultural Heritage outcomes across the business including the BCI Reconciliation Action Plan.
You will ensure the regular heritage surveys required to finalise construction and ongoing operations of the project are effectively coordinated, and any incidents are investigated, reported and managed in a timely manner.
Utilising your extensive knowledge and experience you will provide guidance to all BCI team members in relation to Aboriginal & Cultural Heritage issues.
About You: The successful candidate will have:
Experience working in a similar role, preferably within the mining sector.Demonstrated ability to work with Traditional Owners and engage Aboriginal Corporations with respect and consideration.Demonstrated ability to work within complex governance arrangements, for example through Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), Land Access Deed(s) (LADs) and Indigenous Land Use Agreement(s) (ILUAs).Experience designing and/or implementing Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs),A sound knowledge of Aboriginal heritage and cultural protocols.The successful candidate will be required to provide a national police clearance that is not older than 3 months.
You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.
What We Offer You: We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
Maximum Term contract up to December 2027, either based in Perth or Karratha:Perth based with the ability to travel and stay for periods in Karratha and/or Mardie site on a regular basis.Karratha based with the ability to travel and stay for periods in Perth and/or Mardie site on a regular basis.Attractive salary packages including annual and project incentives for all rolesNovated leasingPersonal Development and Learning OpportunitiesAn engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeedWellness and Lifestyle benefits, how does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?Do you like to give back to the community?
We also offer Community Service leave!Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities)Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income ProtectionSupporting a diverse workforce At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed - but needed as they are essential to our success.
We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness.
We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle.
BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time. BCI have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment declaring we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities. By applying for this position, you agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your Personal Information in accordance with BCI's Privacy Policy which can be found at www.bciminerals.com.au. BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) is an Australian-based mineral resources company which is developing an industrial minerals business, with salt and potash as its initial focus.
BCI is rapidly progressing its 100% owned Mardie Salt & Potash Project, located on the Pilbara coast.
A future Tier One project, Mardie has been designed to produce 5.35Mtpa of high-purity salt and 140ktpa of Sulphate of Potash (SOP).
Using an inexhaustible seawater resource and a production process driven mainly by natural solar and wind energy, Mardie will be a sustainable supplier to the global salt and potash growth markets, delivering benefits to BCI stakeholders over many decades.
BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) is an Australian-based mineral resources company which is developing an industrial minerals business, with salt and potash as its initial focus.
BCI is rapidly progressing its 100% owned Mardie Salt & Potash Project, located on the Pilbara coast.
A future Tier One project, Mardie has been designed to produce 5.35Mtpa of high-purity salt and 140ktpa of Sulphate of Potash (SOP).
Using an inexhaustible seawater resource and a production process driven mainly by natural solar and wind energy, Mardie will be a sustainable supplier to the global salt and potash growth markets, delivering benefits to BCI stakeholders over many decades.
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