CareerPlan

Senior Heritage Officer

Berrimah, Northern TerritoryFull-time$141k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop and deliver cultural heritage initiatives to protect and manage cultural values across land and waters in the Northern Territory, supporting Aboriginal Traditional Owners.

Role type

Senior cultural heritage officer (archaeology)

Builds

Cultural heritage protection strategies, technical reports, and internal policies for the Northern Land Council.

Domain

Indigenous cultural heritage management, archaeology, land rights

Required skills

Archaeology, cultural heritage management, heritage legislation knowledge, GIS tools, fieldwork, report writing, repatriation project support

Preferred skills

Cross-cultural communication, remote travel in 4WD/aircraft, policy development

Responsibilities

Lead cultural heritage projects, produce technical heritage reports, monitor compliance of heritage management provisions, advise on heritage protocols, conduct archaeological surveys and assessments, support repatriation projects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC