Our Vision
Country
Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings.
Culture and Country go together. You can‘t have one without the other.
Our Mission
To work with Yamatji and Marlpa Aboriginal people to pursue:
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Recognition and acceptance of Yamatji and Marlpa culture in country
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A strong future for Yamatji and Marlpa people and country.
Our Values
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Respect: Having regard for people's views and roles, listening to others and treating all
with dignity.
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Professionalism: Through teamwork, constructive communication, pursuit of excellence
and working efficiently not ideologically.
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Integrity: By being accountable for our actions, maintaining confidentiality and fulfilling
our promises.
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Honesty: By keeping our word, being trustworthy and transparent in all dealings.
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Loyalty: By demonstrating strong support for the values of YMAC, our clients, members
and colleagues.
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Innovation: Having courage and using solutions-based dialogue to bring about
meaningful change.
Position Description
Position Title:
Reports to (Direct Manager)
Reports to (Administration Manager):
Direct Reports
Business Unit
Certified Agreement Classification
Funding Source
Funding Term
Location
Date
Heritage Officer
Community Partnerships Manager
Snr Heritage Advisor
Nil
Research & Heritage
5/6
Heritage AGI
Based on ongoing funding
Geraldton
August 2015
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Key Function
To plan and undertake heritage surveys to protect our native title clients’ heritage, and to liaise
regularly with and seek instruction from native title groups on the conduct of such surveys.
Position Responsibilities
Reports/Surveys
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Undertake all heritage survey arrangements as directed by Heritage Services Manager
Lead fieldwork and/or assist with fieldwork logistics as required.
Liaise with Government and Non-Government proponents and developers to negotiate
the conduct of cultural heritage surveys
Liaise with appropriate Traditional Owner representatives regarding survey information
and logistics
Assemble historical data from DAA and other archives relating survey areas
Interpret and evaluate historical data relating to the survey area and native title
claimants of that area.
Prepare all documents necessary to conduct heritage surveys
Prepare regular updates for claims on survey activity
Undertake proof-reading of reports and other documents as required
Ensure Heritage reports are prepared in a timely, culturally appropriate and costeffective manner
Heritage survey budget information and other relevant documentation is produced and
issued in a timely and cost effective manner
Ensure liaison occurs promptly, effectively and in a culturally appropriate manner
Prepare ad hoc information and presentations as requested regarding heritage matters
Budgets & Funding
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Liaise with relevant staff in relation to heritage survey and monitoring
Ensure payment forms are filled in by survey participants and processed in a timely
manner
Ensure Finance receive payment forms promptly
Meetings
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Attend general meetings and working group meetings in relation to relevant surveys
Attend internal claim team meetings
Liaise with lawyers where required in relation to heritage activity
Attendance at all relevant meetings
Advice
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Provide advice to the Snr Heritage Advisor and Community Parternships Manager
regarding heritage activity
Liaison
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Liaise where appropriate to ensure co-operative relationships and to encourage good
heritage practices.
Liaise with relevant YMAC staff and native title working groups regarding heritage
work.
Liaise with Community Liaison Officers (CLO) regarding survey preparation.
Maintain communication links between Heritage Services Manager
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Maintain communication with Media and Communications staff in regard to publicly
accessible information and claim updates.
Corporate
Physical Resources
 Take care of and responsibility for any physical resources during employment with
YMAC including IT, vehicles, equipment and related items
Information
 Ensure confidentiality, respect and professionalism is maintained in all business
dealings during employment at YMAC
 Ensure all relevant business unit information is maintained as directed.
Systems & Continuous Improvement Accountabilities
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Comply with relevant statutory and YMAC corporate systems, policies and procedures
Strive for continuous improvement by identifying and implementing better ways to
complete tasks
Show a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous organisational change
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Safety Accountabilities
Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures to ensure that corporate, and legislative
requirements for the organisation are met
Environmental
Comply with policy and procedures initiatives to improve environmental efficiency will be
based on the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Selection Criteria
Qualifications
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Dual Tertiary Qualifications in Archaeology and Anthropology will be highly regarded.
Tertiary qualification in Archaeology or Anthropology required.
Heritage Survey experience required.
A current Australian driver’s licence.
Skills
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Must have good organisational and time management skills, with proven capacity to
work autonomously, determine priorities and deal with competing demands within
limited time frames is a strong requirement of this position
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and an innovative approach
to problem solving
Ability to work under pressure in an often challenging environment
Personal drive, integrity and excellent communication skills
Experience
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Ability to lead heritage survey teams and undertake heritage surveys independently if
required.
Ability to work directly with communities, and to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work directly with Indigenous people in a culturally appropriate manner
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Ability to work with Government and non-government organisations in exploration and
resource extraction, infrastructure and other development contexts
Knowledge
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Understanding of Indigenous issues, particularly those to do with heritage and other land
matters is highly desirable.
Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage legislation
Occupational Health & Safety legislation and requirements
Organisational Policies and Procedures
The position will require regular travel, often to remote areas. Experience in remote area
travel, and/or willingness to do so is also required.
Agreed
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Employee
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Direct Manager
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Chief Executive Officer
Date:_________________________
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