Heritage Manager — Infrastructure Compliance & Stakeholder Lead

Downer; Ryde; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with experienced E

Career development within Downer

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Heritage Manager to lead heritage across major infrastructure delivery within our Energy and Utilities business. Reporting to the Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director, you will oversee heritage risk, ensure compliance with NSW legislation and CSSI framework, and work with construction teams to integrate heritage requirements into delivery.

You will coordinate heritage assessments, investigations and salvage, manage approvals and regulatory

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Archaeology, Heritage Management, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience leading heritage programs on large infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of NSW heritage laws and the CSSI framework.
• Experience with Aboriginal cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of heritage approvals, compliance and regulatory processes.
• Experience implementing Heritage Management Plans and salvage procedures.
• Ability to deliver practical, commercially aware guidance to project teams.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience working with ISO 14001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate heritage assessments, investigations and salvage works.
• Manage approvals and regulatory notifications for projects.
• Implement Heritage Management Plans and unexpected finds procedures.
• Provide timely heritage guidance that supports compliance and construction schedules.

Skills

Heritage management experience

NSW heritage legislation knowledge

Aboriginal cultural heritage

Heritage approvals & compliance

Heritage Management Plans

Practical/commercial advice

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 14001 experience

Budget & programme management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Archaeology/Heritage Management/Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Heritage Manager to lead heritage across major infrastructure delivery within our Energy and Utilities business. Reporting to the Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director, you will oversee heritage risk, ensure compliance with NSW legislation and CSSI framework, and work with construction teams to integrate heritage requirements into delivery.

You will coordinate heritage assessments, investigations and salvage, manage approvals and regulatory