About us

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation is a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) appointed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic.). We represent the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Custodians of Melbourne and the Greater Melbourne region, and we take great pride in our responsibility for protecting and managing Aboriginal cultural heritage objects and places on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. The Corporation offers a range of other cultural services including environmental land management, cross-cultural education, traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies, research, and cultural consultations.

Purpose

The Heritage Advisor supports the functioning of the Cultural Heritage Unit and its delivery of Wurundjeri Corporation’s statutory responsibilities to protect and manage Aboriginal cultural heritage on Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country. Your role is responsible for providing support to meet the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) responsibilities in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018, including evaluating Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) and Cultural Heritage Permits (CHPs). This role works closely with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elders and members to deliver outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluating Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), Cultural Heritage Permits (CHPs) and other heritage agreements in accordance with the prescribed requirements and timeframes under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
• Facilitating meetings, consulting and engaging with key stakeholders, project sponsors, external Heritage Advisors, Elders of the Corporation and various government and private sector business organisations.
• Supporting the development and delivery of Cultural Heritage Unit projects in a timely manner.
• From time-to-time, undertake survey, excavation, site recording and registration.
• Responding to directions issued by the Cultural Heritage Unit Elders and Cultural Heritage Unit Manager.
• Supporting the provision of internal legislative advice regarding the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018.
• Support a team environment that fosters and develops effective working relationships and a high-quality performance culture.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Wurundjeri Elders, Wurundjeri staff and other stakeholders as required to perform your role.
• Advocate for Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung rights and interests as Traditional Custodians and act as a role model for the Wurundjeri Corporation in all that you do.

About you

Education and qualifications (or equivalent level of learning)

• A graduate degree with Honours (or equivalent) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander archaeology and/or cultural heritage management.
• Included on the public list of Victorian Heritage Advisors.

Experience

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ideally at least two years’ experience as a Heritage Advisor working on CHMPs

Knowledge and skills

• Reasonable knowledge of Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018.
• Reasonable knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and matters including cultural safety and social issues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365.

Personal qualities

• The ability to conduct duties in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner.
• Genuine appreciation and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their culture.
• Ability to support positive working relationships with Wurundjeri Elders and members.
• Ability to manage tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong advocacy for the advancement and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and associated matters including cultural safety and social issues.
• Resilient, and can foster resilience within others.
• Self-managed, with the ability to take the initiative, work to tight deadlines and manage competing deadlines.
• Creative problem solver, committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits of working at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

• Cultural Alignment: Work with like thinking people to support and develop the Wurundjeri Community and Corporation to ensure on-going protection of the Wurundjeri Heritage.
• Collaborative culture: Work with a forward-thinking, diverse team that values your insights.
• Growth culture: We invest in your development with career pathways, mentorship, and training.
• Top-tier benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and work-life balance perks that make a difference.
• Make an impact: Be part of something bigger, helping us shape the services we deliver.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits. (opportunity to earn tax-free income)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Free onsite parking.

How to Apply

We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you would like further details about the role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Heritage Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander applicants are encouraged to apply*