Principal Heritage Officer (Adelaide)

Principal Heritage Officer (Adelaide)

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**Attorney-General's Department**
**Job reference**: 711294
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Classification**: PO3
**Salary Range**: $101,285 - $107,078 + Superannuation
**Duration**: Up to 2 years
**Vacancy Type**: Full Time
**Number of Positions Available**: 1
**Closing Date**: 11:30pm, Thursday 4 December 2025

**About the Opportunity**

The primary purpose of the Principal Heritage Officer is to lead the Heritage Conservation Team and to promote and provide expert, responsive and fit for purpose advice about, Aboriginal heritage in line with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA) and Divisional objectives. The position works across a range of advisory, regulatory and promotional activities and provides guidance and leadership about the management of Aboriginal heritage across the state. This role facilitates and manages Aboriginal community and other stakeholder relationships, and includes the utilisation of specialist skills and knowledge to conduct field assessments and manage projects.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

- A degree qualification in archaeology or anthropology (is) essential to this role.
- Specialised knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal heritage, culture and lore, and an awareness of the significance of heritage and culture to Aboriginal identity.
- Experience in undertaking investigations using an understanding of the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in practically applying, Aboriginal heritage legislation administered by both the state and Commonwealth governments.
- Demonstrated experience in working with Traditional Owners,



Aboriginal communities and organisations on projects relating to the identification, assessment, recording and conservation of Aboriginal heritage sites, objects and remains.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake best-practice recording of Aboriginal heritage, including the use of GPS and the preparation of management plans.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, guide and manage a team responsible for the administration of legislation.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and capacity to work collaboratively to develop and manage relationships across diverse interest groups and implement appropriate solutions.
- Proven ability to communicate and work effectively across government and with Aboriginal people, organisations and communities, including ability to bring together and motivate people from diverse areas and to develop and implement positive solutions collaboratively.
- Highly developed and proven experience in the provision of succinct reports, briefings, Cabinet submissions and presentations to senior executives in government and/or the private sector and large groups of stakeholders at public meetings.

** **About the Business**

Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation works with Aboriginal people, communities and organisations with a focus on empowering Aboriginal people to have a stronger voice in government decision-making and the management of Aboriginal heritage.





**Special Conditions for Employment**

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

Employment-related Screening Check required.

Some out of hours work may be required.

Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

A degree in archaeology or anthropology

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

**Additional Notes**

You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports adaptable ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

**Applications close**: 04/12/2025 11:30 PM

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📌 Principal Heritage Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 SA Government -ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
📍 Adelaide