Heritage Manager
Downer · Hexham
Heritage Manager
The opportunity
Downer is seeking an experienced Heritage Manager to join our Energy and Utilities business and provide specialist heritage leadership across major infrastructure delivery.
Reporting to the Environmental, Planning and Sustainability Director, you will manage heritage risks and support compliance with applicable Commonwealth and NSW heritage legislation and project approval conditions. You will work closely with construction and environmental teams to ensure heritage requirements are practically integrated into project delivery.
You will coordinate heritage assessments, investigations and salvage works, manage approvals and regulatory notifications, implement Heritage Management Plans and unexpected finds procedures, and provide timely advice that supports both compliance and the construction programme.
You will also build effective relationships with regulators, the Environmental Representative, Registered Aboriginal Parties, Traditional Owners and specialist heritage consultants.
What we’re looking for
Tertiary qualifications in Archaeology, Heritage Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline
Extensive heritage management experience within major infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of NSW heritage legislation and the CSSI framework
Experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement
Strong understanding of heritage approvals, compliance and regulatory requirements
Experience implementing Heritage Management Plans and unexpected finds procedures
Ability to provide practical and commercially aware advice to construction and project teams
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, planning and organisational skills
Experience working with ISO 14001 management systems
Ability to manage heritage consultants, budgets and programmes effectively
What we offer
A key heritage leadership role supporting major infrastructure delivery
The opportunity to work closely with experienced construction, environment, sustainability, planning and approvals professionals
A role where your specialist advice directly supports compliant and effective project delivery
Career development opportunities within Downer and the broader Energy and Utilities business
About Energy & Utilities
Downer’s Energy and Utilities business provides end to end infrastructure solutions across Australia’s energy and utilities sectors. Our teams work across complex infrastructure environments, bringing together specialist capability in project delivery, environment, sustainability, planning and construction.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.
How to apply
If you have strong heritage management experience and are looking to play an important role in the delivery of major infrastructure, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your application through the advertised Downer recruitment channel.
Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our recruitment team or other Downer employees. Downer is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Downer is seeking an experienced Heritage Manager to join our Energy and Utilities business and provide specialist heritage leadership across major infrastructure delivery.