Principal Cultural Heritage and Native Title

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About the role

AGL’s Environment Operations team have a critical and newly created role for Principal Cultural Heritage and Native Title.

With flexibility to be based in Vic, SA or NSW, you'll oversee cultural heritage governance and Native Title management across AGL's portfolio. You'll ensure compliance with native title and cultural heritage requirements while working collaboratively with First Nations communities and regulators.

This role is central to delivering AGL's commitment of 12GW of new renewable generation and firming capacity by 2035 in a compliant and responsible way.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver the implementation of AGL's Cultural Heritage Standard across the entire generation portfolio
• Negotiate Native Title agreements and develop Cultural Heritage Management Plans
• Build and maintain relationships with First Nations Communities and representatives
• Provide expert advice to senior management on Native Title and Cultural Heritage matters and facilitate learning across operational teams
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develop collaborative relationships with regulatory authorities, ensuring a proactive approach to compliance

What You'll Bring:

• Tertiary qualification in archaeology, anthropology or similar
• Proven experience working with First Nations representatives and Registered Aboriginal Parties
• Experience with, and knowledge of cultural heritage legislation across Australia
• Ability to communicate and negotiate within complex environments
• Experience with energy generation, power development and construction

Applications close 11 December.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

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Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Health and Environment