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Heritage Specialists advise organisations on protecting heritage sites, ensuring compliance with legislation while developing operational policies.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Heritage Specialist?

Get qualified to work as a Heritage Specialist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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Heritage Specialists in Australia generally earn upwards of $105,000 per annum, depending on your qualifications and specialist knowledge.

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There are no clear figures for Heritage Specialists working in Australia at this time. They are usually independent consultants hired by government agencies, resources and construction companies, academic and educational institutions, indigenous organisations, museums and galleries.

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Heritage Specialists hold post-graduate qualifications in Cultural Management or Heritage Conservation as well as specialist qualifications in their field of interest (eg, archaeology, indigenous studies, anthropology, fine art, history). Suitable qualifications include: the Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation, or the Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management, or the Graduate Certificate in Traditional Languages, Culture and Heritage. Heritage Specialists need outstanding communication skills and the ability to lead committees and community groups. They also need to be able to prepare detailed written proposals, reports and plans.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Heritage Specialist careers

Heritage Specialists provide advisory services to government departments, museums, galleries, and private corporations to ensure organisational activities don’t interfere the integrity of heritage buildings, monuments, artefacts, and places of cultural significance. They work closely with senior management to develop operational policies and practices that comply with heritage legislation and are often involved in the strategic planning process.

As a Heritage Specialist you could be assessing heritage buildings for a construction company, inspecting a culturally significant artwork that has been uncovered by an energy company, providing specialist advice to a local Council about the best ways to manage assets with cultural heritage values, or developing a cultural heritage management plan for a client.

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