Senior Heritage Advisor

Perth Airport Pty Ltd; Alpha; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on site parking

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Perth Airport is seeking a Senior Heritage Advisor to support delivery of its Capital Portfolio. You will provide specialist advice on heritage risks, engage with Traditional Owners, regulators and stakeholders, and coordinate surveys and studies across projects.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in archaeology/heritage, substantial infrastructure heritage experience, and strong knowledge of WA and Commonwealth heritage laws.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Significant cultural heritage experience within infrastructure, construction, land development or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth heritage legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating heritage surveys, specialist studies and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cultural heritage advice and guidance across the Capital Portfolio.
• Lead and guide heritage team members, building capability and consistent application of heritage and legislative requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage heritage risks, obligations and commitments across projects.
• Support engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators and other heritage stakeholders.
• Coordinate heritage surveys, assessments, specialist studies and consultants.
• Support compliance with heritage legislation, approvals and permit conditions.
• Undertake heritage assurance activities, including inspections, audits and project reviews.
• Maintain heritage records and provide reporting to support project governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Project coordination

Education

Archaeology / Anthropology / Cultural Heritage Management

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Perth Airport is Australia's Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians.

We are delivering a mulit-billion dollar infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience. Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.

About the role

The Senior Heritage Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of Perth Airport's Capital Portfolio. As a cultural heritage subject matter expert, you will provide specialist advice to project teams, helping identify and manage heritage risks, obligations and commitments throughout project delivery.

• Provide specialist cultural heritage advice and guidance across the Capital Portfolio.
• Lead and guide heritage team members, building capability and consistent application of heritage and legislative requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage heritage risks, obligations and commitments across projects.
• Support engagement with Traditional Owners, regulators and other heritage stakeholders.
• Coordinate heritage surveys, assessments, specialist studies and consultants.
• Support compliance with heritage legislation, approvals and permit conditions.
• Undertake heritage assurance activities, including inspections, audits and project reviews.
• Maintain heritage records and provide reporting to support project governance.

About you

We are looking for an experienced heritage professional who can navigate complex project environments, build trusted relationships and provide practical advice to support responsible project delivery.

• Tertiary qualification in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Significant cultural heritage experience within infrastructure, construction, land development or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of Western Australian and Commonwealth heritage legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working collaboratively with Traditional Owners and cultural heritage stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating heritage surveys, specialist studies and consultants.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and reporting skills.
• Experience within an airport, transport or major infrastructure environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Perth Airport?

We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You'll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.

• A dynamic and supportive team culture
• A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
• A modern approach to work and life balance
• Competitive remuneration and company benefits
• Free on site parking

Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.

Your career, cleared for take off. At Perth Airport, every role supports a bigger journey. From day one, you'll have a clear path-meaningful work, learning opportunities, and leaders who listen and champion diverse perspectives. We celebrate curiosity, recognise contributions, and support growth across projects that help shape Western Australia. We're committed to a culture of equity, inclusion and respect, welcoming people from all communities, backgrounds and abilities to thrive here.