Client: Major Oil & Gas Operator

Employment: Casual Contract

Duration: 2 years

Location: Perth

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cultural Heritage professional to support a major onshore oil and gas decommissioning program in Australia.

This long-term, multidisciplinary project integrates cultural heritage management with environmental, regulatory, and operational delivery within a highly sensitive natural setting. The role will work closely with Traditional Owner groups, internal project teams, and key stakeholders to ensure culturally appropriate and compliant heritage outcomes are achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, scope, and coordinate cultural heritage survey deliverySupport scheduling, logistics, and tracking of field programs with Traditional Owner participationReview heritage survey data, reports, and associated documentationManage and maintain spatial and heritage data systems (e.g., ArcGIS)Build and maintain strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups and their representativesSupport co-design and implementation of Cultural Heritage Management PlansCoordinate Traditional Owner involvement in surveys and heritage activitiesEngage with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project deliveryPromote culturally respectful and transparent engagement practicesUndertake heritage assessments for land disturbance activities and provide advice during project planning and executionIntegrate heritage considerations into project and operational activitiesIdentify and manage heritage-related risks and constraintsCollaborate across heritage, environment,



and project teamsSupport compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth cultural heritage legislation and agreementsAssist in preparing heritage inputs to approvals and regulatory documentationContribute to implementation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans and proceduresMonitor and track heritage-related commitmentsContribute to the improvement of heritage processes and management systemsDevelop tools, templates, guidance materials, and training resourcesMaintain accurate records and reporting on heritage activitiesPromote consistency and efficiency across ways of working

Qualifications & Experience Required

Demonstrated experience in cultural heritage management within mining, energy, or infrastructure sectorsExperience operating at a senior advisor levelStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including cross-cultural awarenessExperience coordinating cultural heritage surveys and working closely with Traditional Owner groupsWorking knowledge of State and Commonwealth cultural heritage legislation and approvals processesProven ability to manage complex scopes, competing priorities, and deliver in dynamic environmentsExperience with GIS (ArcGIS) and heritage data management systemsTertiary qualifications in Archaeology, Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Planning, Land Management, or related discipline

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply directly to this advertisement or send your application via email to [email protected] with your updated CV/ resume & contact details. Alternatively, you may contact Louis at +61 (08) 6245 0671 for more information.

📌 Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor (Perth)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Perth