Heritage Advisor: Flexible, Impactful Tasmanian Projects

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

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.