Program Heritage Advisor

About the role

The Program Heritage Advisor will coordinate engagement with Traditional Owners and support the delivery of heritage approvals and compliance activities for projects in Western Australia, primarily around Perth Airport.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare heritage inputs for approval documentation and manage specialist heritage studies.
• Coordinate heritage surveys, assessments and consultant activities to support project and operational requirements.
• Engage with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal Corporations, regulators, tenants and community groups to promote Indigenous engagement.
• Maintain heritage risks and controls, support business continuity and contribute to team objectives.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Science or Arts with a major in Anthropology/Archaeology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments, preferably with Noongar communities.
• Knowledge of federal and state heritage legislation and experience obtaining Aboriginal heritage approvals.
• Strong analytical, writing and collaborative skills.

Required skills

• Heritage compliance and approvals processes.
• Stakeholder engagement with Aboriginal groups.
• Management of heritage consultants and technical reports.