Cultural Heritage Coordinator

Purple Playground; Mallanganee; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shape cultural heritage work

Professional development opportunities

Leadership development opportunities

Access to specialist Environmental, HR

IT support

Established partnerships with agencies

Job summary

Ngullingah Jugun Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (NJAC) is seeking a Cultural Heritage Coordinator to lead cultural heritage activities across Western Bundjalung Country, reporting to the CEO in Mallanganee. You will work with Traditional Owners, Elders and community groups to protect culture, build relationships, and strengthen governance and reporting across the region.

This 12-month maximum term contract offers an opportunity to shape NJAC's cultural heritage work and contribute to long-term

Qualifications

• Experience in cultural heritage, land management or a related field.
• Strong listening and collaborative approach that balances Country, culture and community.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Traditional Owners, Elders and Aboriginal communities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, reporting and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments.
• Support engagement with Traditional Owners, Elders and family groups.
• Coordinate Cultural Heritage Site Officers and on-Country activities.
• Build respectful relationships with councils, government agencies, developers and stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and recommendations to support cultural heritage outcomes.
• Develop systems, processes and reporting frameworks to strengthen work.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Cultural knowledge (Western Bundjalung

Relationship-building

Job description

Help Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage on Western Bundjalung Country

Ngullingah Jugun (Our Country) Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (NJAC) is strengthening its cultural heritage capacity and is seeking a Cultural Heritage Coordinator to help shape the future of cultural heritage management across Western Bundjalung Country.

This is an opportunity to strengthen NJAC's cultural heritage work from the ground up, working with Western Bundjalung people to protect culture, strengthen community and ensure Traditional Owner voices are part of decisions affecting Country.

Reporting to the CEO and based in Mallanganee, you will coordinate cultural heritage assessments, support Cultural Heritage Site Officers, build key relationships and help strengthen the systems and processes that support this work.

If you are motivated by protecting culture as much as building relationships and supporting community, we'd love to hear from you.

About NJAC

NJAC is the organisation that holds and manages native title rights and interests for Western Bundjalung People.

NJAC protects native title rights and interests, supports cultural heritage outcomes and creates opportunities that strengthen the future of Western Bundjalung people.

NJAC's long-term vision is to build a sustainable approach to cultural heritage work that protects cultural heritage and supports Western Bundjalung people to care for Country. Working in partnership with government agencies, project partners and community stakeholders, this work will be supported by expert advice, practical resources and established networks, creating a strong foundation for long-term success.

About the Position

As Cultural Heritage Coordinator, you will provide leadership and direction for cultural heritage activities across Western Bundjalung Country.

You will help build a strong, culturally informed and respected approach that protects cultural heritage, supports Traditional Owner participation and strengthens cultural authority across the region.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading and coordinating Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments
• Supporting engagement with Traditional Owners, Elders and family groups
• Coordinating Cultural Heritage Site Officers and on-Country activities
• Building respectful relationships with councils, government agencies, developers and community stakeholders
• Preparing reports and recommendations that support cultural heritage outcomes
• Developing systems, processes and reporting frameworks that strengthen cultural heritage work

This is a 12 month maximum term contract with the potential for extension.

About You

You have experience in cultural heritage, land management or a related field. You understand that good outcomes come from listening, working together and balancing the needs of Country, culture and community.

You will bring:

• Strong connection to Western Bundjalung Country, culture and community
• Knowledge of Western Bundjalung cultural protocols and family groups
• Experience working with Traditional Owners, Elders and Aboriginal communities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience coordinating projects, people or community activities
• Strong communication, reporting and organisational skills
• A practical approach to developing systems, processes and continuous improvement
• Respect for cultural knowledge, sensitive information and community responsibilities

The Benefits

• Help shape NJAC's cultural heritage work
• Influence how cultural heritage work develops and grows across Western Bundjalung Country
• Strong investment in workforce and organisational capacity building
• Access to specialist Environmental, HR and IT support
• Established partnerships with government agencies and project partners
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Cultural learning opportunities and cultural leave
• Collaborative, community-focused working environment

Applications close Thursday 5th of November 2026.