Do you want to help support Aboriginal communities to achieve their aspirations and work to protect the state's environment and Aboriginal heritage?

About the Roles

These are targeted roles under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for two Native Title Agreements Project Officers to work to support the implementation of Indigenous Land Use Agreements and conservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage and our natural environment in partnership with Native Title holders and Aboriginal communities.

• The Grafton-based position will oversee the implementation of all NPWS North Coast Branch Indigenous Land Use Agreements and ensure that NPWS remains compliant with native title and other relevant legal obligations.
• The Byron Bay-based position will support the effective liaison between NPWS, Arakwal Native Title holders and external stakeholders to deliver on NPWS commitments within the various Indigenous Land Use Agreements, reserve plans of management and the decisions of the Cape Byron Trust, Arakwal and Byron Coast Area Management Committees.

As the Native Title Agreements Project Officer, you will provide diverse project management and related support services in partnership with other departmental staff, native title holders and external stakeholders to jointly manage NPWS reserves. You will be required to liaise with native title holders and key internal and external stakeholders, coordinate formal consultation meetings, develop and monitor project plans, manage external contracts, monitor budget expenditure, prepare reports and internal briefs and help to ensure compliance with Indigenous Land Use Agreements.

About You

You have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to communicate sensitively and work effectively with Aboriginal peoples. You are highly organised and motivated, and able to work under limited supervision to manage competing priorities and achieve results.

You are able to solve complex problems, work towards achieving stakeholder agreement and provide culturally appropriate recommendations whilst balancing Aboriginal culture, customary practices and environmental legal requirements into decision making.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in project management.
• Experience in working collaboratively in development and delivery of projects, including the development of project plans, monitoring project timelines, budgets and reporting requirements and contract administration.

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.

What we do.

• About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
• Visit a park.

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.