• Work On Country in a hands-on field-based role
• Flexible casual position with ongoing opportunities
• Contribute to protecting culturally significant sites

An opportunity exists for a RAP Site Monitor to join a dedicated team supporting cultural heritage activities across Gippsland. This is a Gunaikurnai identified position, offering meaningful, practical work On Country focused on preserving and protecting cultural heritage.

About the Role

This is a field-based, hands-on role where you will support cultural heritage activities through surveying, monitoring, and site work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending and conducting approved site monitoring activities including surveying and excavation
• Identifying cultural artefacts, objects, skeletal remains, and areas of significance
• Supporting the recording and registration of Aboriginal places
• Completing survey and data entry work linked to field operations
• Providing cultural knowledge and input to support field teams and stakeholders
• Ensuring all activities meet legislative and procedural requirements

About You

You will bring practical experience and a strong connection to cultural heritage work, with the ability to work collaboratively in field environments. To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in cultural heritage field work
• Understanding of relevant heritage legislation and regulations
• Experience working alongside technical specialists (e.g. archaeologists)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management
• Experience using GIS or mapping tools
• Strong knowledge of Gunaikurnai culture, values, and community

What’s on Offer

• Casual ongoing position with flexible hours
• Casual equivalent salary of approx. $47,000 – $58,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Opportunity to work On Country in a meaningful and practical role
• Supportive team environment

Additional Requirements

• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to complete required training (including Rail Induction)
• Ability to undertake Drug & Alcohol testing
• Working With Children Check and/or Police Check
• Willingness to travel, including to remote locations

Important Information

This is a Gunaikurnai identified position, with heritage being a genuine occupational requirement under Section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic.).

Apply Now

Please submit your resume along with a personalised covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with the position. Applications without a covering letter may not be considered.

To be considered, please apply quoting Job Ref: 1038887 or for a confidential discussion, contact us via the relevant contact details within the website.