Cultural Heritage Officer
Cultural heritage officers are involved in the identification, assessment and conservation of places and objects that have cultural heritage value.
What you would do:
- develop conservation policy and guidelines
- check and administer legislation
- seek and arrange funding to support heritage applications
- identify and assess the value of places and objects of cultural heritage significance
- provide advice on proposed projects or activities that may affect cultural heritage places
- provide advice on the conservation and management of places and objects of cultural heritage significance
- prepare thematic histories
- provide advice on the interpretation of such places and objects
- work out the heritage value of objects, places in the cultural landscape, events and practices, and how these have acquired their heritage value
You need to be:
- interested in objects, events, places and practices of the past and their significance for the present and the future
- able to work as part of a team
- able to work independently
- interested in other people and cultures
- able to prioritise and work under time constraints
You will require:
- Year 12 education
- Bachelor of Science
- a Drivers Licence
Improve your chances by:
- taking English, maths and science subjects
What you will earn:
Salaries generally range from $26,000 to $40,000 depending on experience
Long term possibilities:
- Community Services Coordinator
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