Senior Heritage Advisor – Infrastructure Projects

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

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.