About WKSN Aboriginal Corporation

The Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar people are the Traditional Owners of approximately 52,246km² and includes the towns of Buyups Brook, Gowangerup, Bridgetown, Walpole, Denmark, Mt Barker, Cranbrook, Tambellup, Katanning, Nyabing, Jerramungup, Ravensthorpe, Hopetoun, Bremer Bay and Albany. Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar lays east of the South West Boojarah region and south of the Gnaala Karla Booja region.

Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation (WKSN) was formed as a result of the South West Native Title Settlement (Settlement). WKSN has been established to assist Wagyl Kaip and Southern Noongar people to maintain, protect, promote and support their culture and manage the land and waters within their country. WKSN is party to one of six Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUA) that comprise the Settlement.

HERITAGE OFFICER

The Heritage Officer will assist in the protection of Noongar heritage through the coordination of processes associated with the Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement (NSHA), the provision of Cultural Advice, and other matters as required.

It’s a full time role based in Albany with regular travel across the Wagy Kaip Southern Noongar region.

The annual salary range is $67,808 to $72,064 plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Under Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunity ACT 1984, this is a designated position for an Aboriginal person. Applications from Noongar people are highly encouraged.

Applications close 27 February 2026.

To learn more and to apply, visit the SEEK website.