Heritage Specialist

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/50926153H

The Heritage Specialist manages and supports the delivery of professional advice on the protection and management of Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage places, objects and values.

The Heritage Specialist is responsible for completing desktop and on-ground cultural heritage and values assessments to assist Regions and Districts to protect and manage cultural heritage during land management activities. These assessments are completed by working collaboratively with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal parties, partner agencies, and Heritage Victoria.

Relationships are a key part of the role and the Heritage Specialist will be required to maintain effective working relationships with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties, Aboriginal Victoria, Parks Victoria, Country Fire Authority, Heritage Victoria and other agencies as required. DELWP works in partnership with these agencies and effective collaboration is essential to cultural heritage protection and management on public land.

This position is classified as an “identified position” aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal culture and an ability to communicate with Aboriginal communities. Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**This is a designated position under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.**

**Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications**
- An appropriate qualification or demonstrated practical experience in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, or Anthropology, and appropriate Geographical Information system (GIS) skills or ability to acquire these.
- Knowledge of, and experience in the identification, protection, and management of Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage places, objects, and values.
- An understanding of relevant cultural heritage legislation and DECCA's Pupangarli Marnmarnepu 'Owning Our Future' Aboriginal Self-Determination Reform Strategy 2020-2025

**This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within the Loddon Mallee Region with hybrid work arrangements available].**

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

**Applications close at midnight on **Monday, 24 April 2023.**

**Other relevant information**:
**A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace**
- This_position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people under s.12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required for appointment to this position. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply._
- We recognise the significant responsibility to enable self-determination, be accountable to Traditional Owners and provide opportunities to strengthen First Peoples' connection to Country. We are committed to creating a culturally safe environment, where individuals feel safe, valued, and able to celebrate their culture, and spiritual and belief systems._
- We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave._