Senior Heritage Officers – Regional Positions
Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields
Mid-West and South-West
Level/Salary: PSCSAA 2022, Level 5, $96,307 - $105,254 pa
Do you have passion and experience in Aboriginal Heritage?
Do you want to join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking Agencies?
Do you want to travel within our great State as part of a passionate and dynamic team promoting, protecting, and preserving Aboriginal heritage?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with Aboriginal groups and organisations on cultural resource management projects.
These exciting new roles will be instrumental in implementing the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021, including working with Aboriginal organisations and other key stakeholders across multiple sectors. The Act provides a modern framework for the recognition, protection, conservation and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage and recognises the fundamental importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage to Aboriginal people.
On-the-job training is available to help you develop your skills and have the support you need to thrive in your role.
We currently have five permanent positions, in the Kimberley (Broome or Kununurra), Pilbara (Karratha), Goldfields (Kalgoorlie), Mid-West (Geraldton) and South West (Bunbury or Albany). Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time opportunities, we encourage you to apply and be part of something truly rewarding and exciting. For eligible applicants, subsidised housing may be provided.
This recruitment process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise across the WA public sector in the next 12 months.
Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage.
- Demonstrated experience in understanding, interpreting, and applying heritage legislation.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills demonstrating ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare and present information clearly to a wide variety of stakeholders.
How to apply:
Don't let this opportunity pass you by – apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling career in Aboriginal heritage. Submit your CV and a letter that clearly shows your skills, experience in the above requirements and key achievements. Your application should also include the details of two referees.
If you would like to know more, please give Lee Atkins a call on 0417921931 or email lee.atkins@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Lee or seek assistance with lodging your application.
Our Values:
The Department's values are an integral part of how we do business, and we expect all successful candidates to demonstrate that you are the right cultural fit with a positive and can-do attitude, therefore alignment with our values should be incorporated into your application.
Our Values: Integrity – Respect – Collaboration – Professionalism – Innovation
Public Sector Code of Ethics: Personal Integrity – Relationships with others - Accountability
Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
Special Requirements for this position:
The Department will conduct National Police Clearances for applicants successful to this recruitment process.
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia.
With travel required throughout the region you will need a driver’s licence.
Further Information:
If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au.
There is no job description form attached to this advert. Job description forms will be provided to shortlisted candidates prior to further assessment taking place.
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Closing Date – 4:00pm Monday 14 August 2023.
