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Heritage Specialist Courses

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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Popular Heritage Specialist Courses

There are 8 courses available for people who want to become a Heritage Specialist. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heritage Specialists earn?

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

What are the job opportunities for Heritage Specialists?

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.

How do I become a Heritage Specialist?

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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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within arts and culture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.