Heritage Advisor

Hydro Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

15 weeks paid parental leave

Work on unique heritage sites across  

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania is seeking a Heritage Advisor to support the management of historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage across its diverse portfolio in Tasmania. The role focuses on heritage projects, technical guidance, and strategic initiatives to protect, interpret and manage heritage values while aiding project delivery and operations.

The role primarily based in nipaluna (Hobart) but applications from across Tasmania are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience providing heritage advice within complex operational or project environments.
• Knowledge of historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage management practices.
• Experience in heritage interpretation or heritage collections management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, technical writing and project management skills.
• Ability to translate specialist advice into practical outcomes for projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide heritage advice to project teams to inform planning, delivery and decision-making.
• Manage heritage projects, consultants and contractors, translating specialist advice into practical outcomes.
• Develop and implement heritage interpretation plans and initiatives.
• Assess and manage cultural heritage collections and related activities.
• Prepare and review heritage assessments, management plans and technical documentation.
• Support compliance with heritage legislation, approvals and organisational requirements.

Skills

Heritage advice

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Project management

Heritage interpretation

Education

Degree in cultural heritage management

Job description

About the role

While the preferred location for this role is nipaluna (Hobart), we welcome applications from across Tasmania. You'll support the management of historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage across Hydro Tasmania's diverse portfolio of renewable energy and water infrastructure located throughout the state. As Heritage Advisor, you'll contribute to the Cultural Heritage Program through heritage projects, technical advice, and strategic initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders and specialist consultants, you'll help protect, interpret, and manage heritage values while supporting project delivery and operational outcomes across the business.

Salary range $122,116 – $141,565 plus super

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Wellness programs including, Fitness Passport, Private Health Discounts and Health and Wellness Consults.
• Learning and career development opportunities, including Learning and Development Programs, Internal Mobility and access to Linked In Learning.
• Unique leave options, 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.
• Opportunity to work on unique heritage sites across Tasmania

We are an endorsed employer for women, for more information on our inclusive policies, procedures and benefits visit Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer.

Key responsibilities

• Provide heritage advice to project teams to inform planning, delivery and decision-making.
• Manage heritage projects, consultants and contractors, translating specialist advice into practical outcomes for Hydro Tasmania's operational and project environments.
• Develop and implement heritage interpretation plans and initiatives.
• Assess and manage cultural heritage collections and related activities.
• Prepare and review heritage assessments, management plans and technical documentation.
• Support compliance with heritage legislation, approvals and organisational requirements

More information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD- A&I- Heritage Advisor- HT4- August 2026.pdf

Skills & experience

• Degree in cultural heritage management or a related discipline.
• Experience providing heritage advice within complex operational or project environments.
• Knowledge of historic and/or Aboriginal cultural heritage management practices.
• Experience in heritage interpretation, heritage collections management, or a genuine interest in developing capability in these areas.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, technical writing and project management skills.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit-based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at www.hydro.com.au/careers

Questions and next steps

Applications close Monday 26th October at 9am

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to [e-mail]. Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.