Cultural Broker, Senior Land Services Officer

NSW Planning, Industry & Environment•Paterson, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a First Nations Cultural Broker, you will contribute to the continued implementation and improvement of our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) and actively support the delivery of First Nations-related requirements outlined in our National Heritage Trust (NHT) Deed. This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Requirements

Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such
Proven experience in community engagement and collaboration with First Nations people and organisations
Advanced communication and community engagement skills, especially in engaging with First Nations community groups
Proficient project management skills
Advanced collaboration and teamwork skills including working with small project teams
Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with First Nations communities and organisations to support trust and collaboration.
Lead delivery of First Nations commitments under the Deed, including engagement, co-design, and Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property considerations.
Implement and continuously improve the Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) in partnership with regional stakeholders and government feedback.
Deliver cultural competency training and strengthen partnerships with local First Nations groups.
Develop strategies to increase First Nations participation and engagement across key projects.
Support growth in First Nations employment, leadership, and capacity building opportunities.
Contribute to achieving First Nations employment and supplier targets under the Deed.
Strengthen communication and engagement between Aboriginal communities and Hunter Local Land Services through meetings, advisory groups, calls, and site visits.
Identify opportunities that deliver shared benefits for Community, Country, and sustainable land management outcomes.
Identify and address barriers to First Nations participation, including cultural, logistical, technical, and capacity-related constraints.