Job Description

AusNet – Expressions of Interest – Cultural Heritage & Traditional Owner Engagement

We bring the energy – through purpose and people

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We’re all about building an energy future to be proud of. Sound like a challenge you’ve been looking for?

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced professionals who bring strong capability in cultural heritage and Traditional Owner engagement, and who understand the importance of working respectfully and collaboratively in complex environments. This is an opportunity to be part of a major infrastructure project in Victoria, where meaningful engagement and culturally informed decision-making will be critical from the outset. We are interested in hearing from people who can build trusted relationships, navigate complexity with care and contribute to outcomes in a considered and practical way.

We’re interested in people at different levels of experience, particularly those who can bring relevant experience from large infrastructure projects or stakeholder-led environments. We’re not hiring for this role just yet, but we’re keen to connect with strong talent and will be in touch as opportunities come up.

If this sounds aligned to your background, we would welcome your expression of interest, including your CV and a short note outlining your experience, location and availability.

What we’re looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Science, Planning or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in cultural heritage, Traditional Owner engagement, Indigenous engagement or closely related roles
• Experience working within infrastructure, land, planning, environment, government or major project environments
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted, respectful relationships with Traditional Owners and stakeholders
• Experience supporting or contributing to cultural heritage processes, surveys, assessments or approvals
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations with sound judgement
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, including internal project teams, advisors and external parties
• A thoughtful, collaborative and culturally aware approach
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our timeWe love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too? Apply now.