Heritage Specialist
Play a role in the protection of Aboriginal and Historic cultural heritage on public land.
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Location: Mildura & Murray
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-8542-7932
Fax: +61-8-2012-8147
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Detail information about job Heritage Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Make recommendations for the protection of Aboriginal and heritage sites
- Liaise with key stakeholders including Aboriginal Victoria and Heritage Victor
- Location: Wodonga<
We are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
The successful candidate will have a varied office and field based role across North East Victoria as they interact with stakeholders including Aboriginal groups, wider community and government. They will be assisting local public land management staff to identify and protect heritage sites during field operations including roading and planned burning, and during bushfire and other emergencies.
This role also includes assisting with activities which create an awareness of Aboriginal and Historic cultural heritage and its value. This would include assisting with the delivery of training and other information to ensure cultural heritage values are addressed at all planning levels.
The position requires an incumbent with qualifications, knowledge and skills in the identification and protection of Aboriginal and Historic heritage sites, and ability to build relationships with Aboriginal communities, Registered Aboriginal Parties and stakeholders. It is desirable that you have an understanding of Victoria's heritage legislation and essential that you have a Driver's Licence.
This is a fixed term position until 28 June 2019.
To be considered for this position, your application should include a supporting statement demonstrating that you meet the key selection criteria and any job requirements specified in the position description.
Applications close at midnight Wednesday, 1 August 2018.