Are you passionate about protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and ready to work alongside Traditional Owners to speak for Country? Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (WTOAC) is seeking a committed and capable Heritage Advisor to join our Cultural Heritage Unit. This is a unique opportunity to support culturally respectful outcomes and uphold Wadawurrung values across Country.

About the Role

This flexible, full-time role offers the opportunity to work from home, with travel across Wadawurrung Country as needed. You will play a vital role in protecting and managing Wadawurrung cultural heritage assessing Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), engaging with consultants and land users, conducting site inspections, contributing to cultural mapping, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and cultural protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to CHMP and permit referrals under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic)

Provide advice to consultants, agencies, and land users on heritage matters

Attend statutory meetings and participate in cultural heritage assessments

Contribute to cultural mapping, site assessments, and data management

Participate in non-statutory heritage projects, including sensitive sites and landscapes

Build respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and stakeholders

Ensure all work reflects Wadawurrung cultural values and governance frameworks

About You

Tertiary qualifications in archaeology, cultural heritage management, or a related field

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage management in Victoria

Working knowledge of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic) and related regulations

Skills in interpreting cultural heritage conditions, CHMP processes, and compliance

Strong report writing, computer literacy, and attention to detail with a strong sense of purpose and care for Country

What’s on Offer

A meaningful role working with and for Traditional Owners

Flexible working arrangements, including work from home and travel as required

Salary packaging options and a culturally safe, inclusive workplace

How to Apply

Ready to contribute to the protection of Wadawurrung Cultural Heritage? We’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter via the “Apply Now” button.

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, please contact us at [email protected]

Applications close Sunday, 10th August 2025.

We acknowledge the Wadawurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land we live and work on. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend our recognition to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.