Approvals and Cultural Heritage Specialist
This role is part of the Approvals and Regulatory Planning team that optimizes approvals outcomes to enable the 5-year rolling Capital Works Program.
The Approvals and Cultural Heritage Specialist will lead the preparation of approvals, native title and cultural heritage impact assessments and management plans. They will work collaboratively across the business to integrate approvals, native title and cultural heritage considerations into the planning, development and delivery of infrastructure projects.
The key responsibilities include but not be limited to:
* Leading relationships with Traditional Custodians, consultants, and advisors, and managing native title notifications and cultural heritage surveys.
* Managing procurement processes to establish Traditional Custodian organisations and consultants as vendors and coordinating development and tracking of project budgets for cultural heritage and agreement making activities.
About this role:
This is a mid-senior level full-time position in our North Coast Region. We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience in leading the design and implementation of cultural heritage relationship models, management plans, projects, reporting and governance.
You will also need to have proven approvals, native title and cultural heritage knowledge, education and management skills to lead the development of relationships, perform assessments and negotiate agreements.
Additionally, you will need to have the ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation, including assessments, reports, and business requirements.
Demonstrated planning and project management skills with expertise in regulatory policies, native title, and cultural heritage approvals are also essential.
We offer a range of benefits, including flexibility, wellbeing, learning and development opportunities and extras.
If you are passionate about cultural heritage and would like to make a difference in this field, please apply now.