Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator

Position No: DBCA3143024

Salary/Level: Level 5, $108,848 - $118,961 p.a. plus Superannuation

Tenure: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Narrogin, Western Australia

Under limited direction and working in collaboration with the Aboriginal Partnerships Branch:

• Provides strategic and regional leadership for the interface between the department and the Regional Aboriginal Corporations (RACs).
• Ensures effective working relationships are developed and maintained so that Cooperative Management Committees are established, and Cooperative Management Agreements are implemented, and Joint Management Agreements are established and implemented; as per the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA).
• Ensures Aboriginal engagement in advising and informing high level strategic policy associated with the management of all conservation estate (including State Forest) within the ILUA Agreement Area, so that Noongar interests regarding cultural and heritage values, economic development, employment strategies and customary activities and land access are promoted.
• Where Aboriginal engagement results in issues which cross departmental regional boundaries, ensures effective liaison with relevant departmental staff in adjacent regions.

Application Instructions:

To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:

• A covering letter.
• A written response addressing the three (3) requested criteria below (in no more than three (3) pages).
• A current CV, including the details of two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor.

Selection Criteria

1. Understanding of and experience in, working successfully with traditional owners to deliver their land and cultural heritage management aspirations and goals through joint management, cooperation, or collaborative arrangements.
2. Demonstrated experience in project management skills and the ability to research and apply knowledge to protect and conserve traditional owner heritage and culture.
3. Evidence of highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining successful strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other interest groups.

Please click “Apply” and you will be redirected to the WA Government Jobs Board website at https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ where you can submit your application online.

For further information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, please visit https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/.

For further job-related information, please contact Mitchell Davies on [0427 193 556](tel:0427 193 556).

Closing date: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12 noon AWST (3pm AEDT). No late or pro forma applications will be accepted.