Senior Advisor - Heritage

Liontown; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentives

Company share scheme

5 weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Liontown Limited, ASX: LTR, is seeking a Sustainability professional to lead community engagement, cultural heritage management and Aboriginal employment initiatives at Kathleen Valley and Perth Head Office.

You will advise operational teams, coordinate engagement with Traditional Owners, and apply sound judgement in sensitive stakeholder environments while supporting Native Title commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in heritage management, GIS, or related field.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and engagement with Aboriginal communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication for compliance and engagement reporting.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Current WA C class driver's licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Traditional Owners and community stakeholders.
• Assist delivery of community engagement activities and culturally safe practices.
• Deliver programs aligned to Native Title commitments and track milestones.
• Coordinate heritage surveys, site assessments and permit applications.

Skills

Heritage management

GIS

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Science/Environmental Management/Anth Indigenous Studies

Tools

GIS

Job description

Competitive base salary + Super + Incentives

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is one of Australia's newest lithium producers, and we are just getting started. At our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia, we produce spodumene concentrate, a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric vehicles and store renewable energy.

Behind every tonne is a commitment to operating responsibly, and to building genuine, respectful relationships with the Traditional Owners and communities we work alongside.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Lead - Community and Heritage, you will join our Sustainability team, working across our Perth Head Office and Kathleen Valley site. You will deliver community engagement, cultural heritage management and Aboriginal employment initiatives that support our Native Title Agreement and Cultural Heritage Management Plan commitments. You will advise operational teams, coordinate engagement with Traditional Owners and community stakeholders, and apply sound professional judgement in complex stakeholder environments.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will:

• build and maintain respectful, ongoing relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal corporations and local community stakeholders, in line with agreed engagement protocols
• assist the delivery of community engagement activities and advise operational teams on culturally safe practices
• deliver programs aligned to our Native Title Agreement commitments, tracking progress against milestones and reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• coordinate heritage surveys, site assessments and permit applications in line with the Cultural Heritage Management Plan, and prepare compliant reports for regulators
• the Aboriginal employment and contracting strategies, build relationships with Aboriginal businesses and track participation metrics to drive continuous improvement
• assist in the coordination of cultural awareness training, and maintain accurate records of engagement, heritage surveys and agreement activities.

What we are looking for

You will bring:

• proven experience in heritage management, GIS… social performance or a related field, preferably in the resources or land access sector
• demonstrated cultural competency and experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, including an understanding of local protocols and community decision-making
• tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Environmental Management, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and report on compliance and engagement information for diverse audiences
• the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement in sensitive or ambiguous situations
• a current Western Australian C class driver's licence and a current Working with Children Check (or state equivalent).

Experience with Native Title frameworks, Cultural Heritage Management Plans or equivalent regulatory instruments is desirable, as is experience in a remote or fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work environment.

Why Liontown

At Liontown, you will join a team that is helping power the clean energy future. Our culture is built on people who look out for each other and are proud of what they are building together, and your work will help shape how we engage with the communities and Country around us.

• Salary & incentives - Competitive salary package, including Short-Term Incentives and participation in our company share scheme
• Leave - Enhanced leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave, company paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave options (site-based employees)
• Salary packaging - Salary packaging and reimbursement options including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, salary sacrifice airport parking, salary sacrifice flights and novated leasing
• Health & wellbeing - Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners with all Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village residents having access to sports courts, running track, state-of-the-art gym with a female only fitness area, fitness classes, personal trainers and on-site physio to support their health and wellbeing on site
• Development - Established performance and development processes giving real opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Recognition - Liontown Recognition Program that rewards employees for living our values
• KV facilities - Our modern Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village hosts a central pavilion to unwind and socialise in after shift, a shop stocked with essentials and serving barista-made coffee, and comfortable rooms fitted with spacious private bathrooms, a smart TV, and Wi-Fi.

This is a permanent position with a competitive remuneration on offer.

Liontown is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Liontown Limited. Powering Tomorrow, Respecting Today.