Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee Member

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NSW) – Expression of Interest for membership

Do you want to make a contribution to Aboriginal cultural heritage management in NSW?

Do you have experience in working with other Aboriginal people to address significant cultural heritage management issues?

Aboriginal community members from across NSW are encouraged to express their interest in joining the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (ACHAC).

This is an opportunity to contribute your cultural knowledge, lived experience, and leadership to support and strengthen how Aboriginal cultural heritage is respected, protected, and managed across the state.

ACHAC plays a vital role in advising the Minister for Heritage and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on matters relating to the identification, assessment and care of Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW.

Expressions of interest are welcomed from Aboriginal persons right across the state to ensure broad cultural representation on the Committee, with up to seven (7) appointments being made to fill both current and future vacancies.
Nominations must be from, either:

• Nominees of Aboriginal Elders groups; or
• Native title holders within the meaning of the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth or registered native title claimants; or
• Aboriginal owners listed on the register under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.

Your nomination must demonstrate:

• your involvement in cultural heritage matters in your local community and
• your understanding of cultural heritage management issues.

As a Committee Member you will be expected to:

• actively contribute to the work of the Committee
• provide effective and sound corporate governance
• provide leadership, vision and strategic direction
• provide innovative / new ways of thinking and
• promote and enhance the profile and integrity of ACHAC.

The Committee meets every two months in Parramatta, with an option for teleconferencing. Some out of session and/or off-site meetings may also be held.

Committee members are remunerated in accordance with NSW Government guidelines. Travel and accommodation costs to attend meetings are covered by the Department. Further information can be found in the nomination kit.

Nomination submissions

Please download a nomination kit via https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/heritage/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-advisory-committee 

We ask that you submit the following to complete your initial nomination:
completed, signed nomination form and where necessary, written evidence to support the criteria for which you are nominating your resume through the following website:  https://www.pipelinetalent.com.au/candidate-portal/browse-all-opportunities/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-advisory-committee-member_471/

Your written consent to the nomination is required for your nomination to be accepted.

Enquiries
Name:                 Tiana Callaughan
Phone:                 02 8001 6603 | 0476 538 307
Email:                  [email protected] | [email protected]
Website:             https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/advisory-committees/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-advisory-committee

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday, 17 June 2025