Expression of Interest (EOI): Noongar Cultural Heritage Consultants & Monitors

Regional Corporations and Aboriginal Prescribed Body Corporate’s support their members by providing the recognised cultural authority to guide how cultural heritage is identified, protected and cared for on Country.

Karri Karrak is seeking expressions of interest from people to work as Noongar Cultural Heritage Consultants and Monitors.

This will support heritage work across monitoring, surveys and cultural advisory services. Work will be as needed and project based — we’ll contact registered consultants when engagements arise. Registration does not guarantee immediate work but ensures we can mobilise qualified Noongar experts quickly and culturally appropriate advice is being provided to proponents.

Karri Karrak operates with proponents under the Noongar Cultural Heritage Agreement (NCHA). We are committed to upholding strong processes to respect and protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and culturally sensitive information. We also prioritise and facilitate cultural safety in the work environment.

What the work involves

Depending on your skills and interest, you may be engaged to conduct:

• Cultural heritage monitoring during ground disturbance and construction activities

• Heritage surveys and assessments (archaeological/ethnographic) with our team and project partners

• Cultural advisory and engagement, bringing Noongar knowledge to project planning and decision making

Who can apply

We welcome Noongar Traditional Owners, including Elders, knowledge holders and experienced field monitors. Previous heritage experience is important and valued.

We also welcome expressions of interest from members who are keen to learn and can commit to training and cultural safety protocols.

We are looking for people with:

• Connection to Country within the South West Boojarah region.

• Willingness to work respectfully across Wardandi, Pibelmen and Kaneang Boodja where it is culturally appropriate.

• Cultural authority and protocol knowledge.

• Availability for project based work — sometimes at short notice, with travel as required

• Any of the following (nice to have): prior monitoring/survey experience; 4WD competency; White Card; current First Aid; ability to use GPS/apps and take field notes.

Note: If you do not yet have a White Card or the necessary PPE, we can help you get these prior to commencing work. The cost can be covered upfront by us and repaid through a salary deduction arrangement.

You are required to be a member of the Corporation to undertake survey and monitoring work. If you are not a member, you can apply for membership.

Details

Type: Casual/contract, project by project.

Rates & conditions: $1250 daily rate and Travel Allowance in line with ATO guidelines.

Pre engagement: Site and safety inductions;, privacy and ICIP protocols.

Support: Access to training, mentoring and appropriate PPE/equipment for duties.

If you’d like help registering or want to yarn about the role, call our team on 08 6182 1930 or email heritage@karrikarrak.org.au.

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