Cultural Heritage Specialist

Perth Preferred | Karratha Considered | Full-Time

Join a growing Aboriginal corporation protecting cultural heritage, supporting Traditional Owners and advancing the management of Country.

At Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura Aboriginal Corporation (PKKPAC), we're working to secure a stronger future for the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura people through the protection of Country, meaningful self-determination and progressive partnerships with industry and government. We're a growing, ambitious organisation, strengthening our internal capabilities and contributing to innovative heritage protection, cultural mapping and land management initiatives across the Pilbara.

We're seeking a Cultural Heritage Specialist to join our Land and Heritage team and support this important work.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager, Land and Heritage, you'll play an key role in protecting and managing PKKP cultural heritage, supporting Traditional Owners and coordinating heritage activities across PKKP Country. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Cultural Heritage Surveys: Coordinate and support on Country heritage surveys, working with Traditional Owners, consultants and proponents to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance with relevant agreements and obligations.
- Heritage Approvals and Compliance: Review applications under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA), heritage and monitoring notices, Programme of Work notices and other requests from proponents.
- Heritage Protection and Management: Support Traditional Owners in assessing the significance of heritage sites, negotiating avoidance and mitigation measures, and developing Cultural Heritage Management Plans.
- Reporting and Technical Review: Review heritage survey reports,



spatial data and consultant deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality and alignment with PKKPAC standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain productive relationships with Traditional Owners, industry proponents, consultants and other stakeholders, representing PKKPAC professionally in meetings and heritage discussions.
- Cultural Mapping and Collaboration: Contribute to PKKPAC's cultural mapping program and work closely with internal teams to strengthen heritage knowledge, information management and protection of Country.

About you

We're looking for a capable and culturally respectful professional with experience in archaeology, anthropology or cultural heritage management, strong technical and organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Essential requirements:

- At least two years' experience in archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage management or a related specialist role.
- A tertiary qualification in Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Heritage Management or a related discipline.
- Sound understanding of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) and relevant heritage protection processes.
- Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and diverse stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to review technical information and prepare clear, accurate documentation.




- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to work in a dynamic environment.
- A current C Class driver's licence, eligibility to obtain a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

Highly regarded: Experience in heritage surveys, cultural heritage management planning, GIS or spatial data management, working with Aboriginal corporations or communities, and current First Aid or 4WD competency certification.

Why join PKKPAC?

- Meaningful work supporting Traditional Owners and protecting cultural heritage across PKKP Country.
- Substantial professional development and opportunities to build specialist expertise.
- Career progression within a growing and evolving Aboriginal corporation.
- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
- Rental subsidy available for eligible Karratha-based employees.
- Exposure to significant heritage projects, cultural mapping initiatives and collaborative land management activities.
- A supportive team committed to achieving lasting outcomes for Traditional Owners.

Location

Perth is the preferred location, although Karratha-based applicants are also encouraged to apply. For candidates seeking to be based in Karratha, a rental subsidy is available, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Travel to Karratha, PKKP Country and remote locations will be required as part of the role.

Apply now

Whether you're an archaeologist, anthropologist or experienced cultural heritage professional, we encourage you to apply and contribute your expertise to the protection of PKKP Country and its cultural heritage.

📌 Cultural Heritage Specialist (Perth)
🏢 PKKP Aboriginal
📍 Perth