Senior Advisor – Heritage

Liontown Resources Limited

. Build and maintain respectful, ongoing relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal corporations and local community stakeholders .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeKathleen • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heritage management and cultural competency, with a strong ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Proficient in delivering programs aligned with Native Title Agreements and managing compliance reporting.

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Heritage ManagementCultural CompetencyCommunity EngagementNative Title FrameworksCompliance Reporting

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Hard Skills

GISSocial PerformanceCultural Heritage Management PlansPermit ApplicationsReport PreparationData TrackingProgram DeliveryEngagement MetricsCultural Awareness Training CoordinationStakeholder Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationJudgement in Sensitive SituationsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Western Australian C Class Driver’s LicenceWorking with Children Check

Industry Keywords

Aboriginal CorporationsTraditional OwnersLocal Community StakeholdersEnvironmental ManagementIndigenous StudiesRemote WorkFIFO Work EnvironmentLocal ProtocolsCommunity Decision-MakingAboriginal Employment Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain respectful, ongoing relationships with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal corporations and local community stakeholders
Assist with community engagement activities and advise operational teams on culturally safe practices
Deliver programs aligned to Native Title Agreement commitments
Track progress against milestones and report to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate heritage surveys, site assessments and permit applications under the Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Prepare compliant reports for regulators
Deliver Aboriginal employment and contracting strategies
Build relationships with Aboriginal businesses and track participation metrics
Assist with cultural awareness training coordination
Maintain accurate records of engagement, heritage surveys and agreement activities
Advise operational teams and coordinate engagement with Traditional Owners and community stakeholders
Work across the Perth Head Office and Kathleen Valley site as part of the Sustainability team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Ability to interpret and report on compliance and engagement information for diverse audiences
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement in sensitive or ambiguous situations
Current Western Australian C class driver’s licence
Current Working with Children Check or state equivalent
Experience with Native Title frameworks, Cultural Heritage Management Plans or equivalent regulatory instruments is desirable
Experience in a remote or fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work environment is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary package, including Short-Term Incentives and participation in our company share scheme
Enhanced leave entitlements including 5 weeks annual leave, company paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave options (site-based employees)
Salary packaging and reimbursement options including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, salary sacrifice airport parking, salary sacrifice flights and novated leasing
Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners
Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village residents have 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
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Liontown Recognition Program
Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village facilities including a pavilion, shop, barista-made coffee, comfortable rooms, private bathrooms, smart TV and Wi-Fi