Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12000

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a protected,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

Statewide opportunity with flexibility to be based at Melbourne CBD, Sunshine, Ballarat, or Geelong.

The Heritage Advisor provides expert advice on Aboriginal and historic heritage across the transport portfolio. The role supports project teams to meet legal requirements, obtain heritage approvals, and deliver practical, compliant heritage outcomes while balancing project, environmental, engineering, and road safety needs.

You’resomeone who:

- Builds strong, trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal Parties, regulators, consultants, and colleagues, communicating clearly and adapting your approach to different audiences.
- Provides practical, independent heritage advice, using sound judgement and critical thinking to balance cultural heritage, compliance, and project outcomes.
- Identifies heritage risks early, develops effective solutions, and supports project teams to achieve compliant and successful outcomes.
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities, works collaboratively across teams,



and remains confident and constructive when managing challenges or differing views.
- Applies strong technical expertise to assess cultural heritage impacts and ensure compliance with relevant heritage legislation.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

- Qualification in archaeology, heritage management or a related discipline.
- Relevant industry experience working in the field of heritage management.
- Full Driver’s License

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11.59pm

For further information about the role, please contact Matt Mooney, Manager, Heritage and Environment Practice at

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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📌 Heritage Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne