Arafura is developing the Nolans rare earths project on Anmatjere Country in the Northern Territory, a greenfield operation producing the rare earths that will enable the global energy transition and future technologies.

We are moving into delivery and construction, and we are looking for a Senior Advisor, Cultural Heritage and Traditional Owner Engagement to make sure the commitments we have made are honoured.

This is a practical, field based role supporting the Head of Territory, who holds the Traditional Owner relationship, by translating heritage requirements and commitments into day to day site execution, and by spending real time on site with project teams, contractors and Traditional Owner representatives.

Based in Perth, the Northern Territory or Adelaide, with regular travel to site.

What you'll deliver

- Cultural heritage controls embedded into work planning, ground disturbance, permit to work, access control and contractor execution, and verified in practice
- Coordination of heritage surveys, monitoring, clearances and field inspections, and of Traditional Owner participation in site visits and heritage processes
- Respectful, timely and accurate communication with Traditional Owner representatives and monitors about planned works, access and site activities
- A clear, current record of heritage obligations and commitments, tracked to completion,



with overdue or at risk items escalated
- Early identification of heritage and engagement risks, along with corrective actions that address the cause rather than the symptom
- Cultural awareness and heritage material that helps site leaders, employees and contractors understand what is expected of them
- Reporting and records that stand up to audit, assurance and governance review

What you'll bring

- Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience in cultural heritage, Indigenous affairs, community engagement, social performance, anthropology, archaeology, land management or a related discipline
- At least five years in a construction or operational workplace
- Demonstrated experience engaging and collaborating with Traditional Owners and a diverse range of stakeholders, grounded in a strong understanding of cultural values, protocols and ways of working
- Sound judgement, cultural awareness and the discretion to handle sensitive matters well
- Strong planning, coordination and follow up discipline, with genuine attention to record keeping
- The ability to influence without direct authority and to work comfortably across corporate, site, contractor and community settings

If this sounds like your kind of role, we want to hear from you.

📌 Senior Advisor, Cultural Heritage and Traditional Owner Engagement (Perth)
🏢 Arafura Rare Earths
📍 Perth