Heritage Manager

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. 

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

SkyWay Joint Venture (SkyWay JV) consisting of CPB Contractors and BMD Constructions has been appointed by Perth Airport to undertake the delivery of Perth’s New Runway – Airfield Landside Works (PNR), involving the construction of a new 3,000m long, 45m wide runway.

The new runway is part of the multi-million dollar infrastructure investment by Perth Airport and is the most important piece of aviation infrastructure being built in Western Australia. This work will underpin the future operations of Perth Airport by creating more capacity for airline partners.

PNR is a Construct Only Project at Perth Airport, Western Australia located approximately 13km to the east of Perth CBD. Works are underway and will continue until 2028.

Your Opportunity

 We are seeking a Cultural Heritage Manager to oversee the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The role involves coordinating heritage assessments, approvals, monitoring programs, and reporting, while maintaining strong relationships with Traditional Owners and stakeholders.

You will also advise project teams on heritage risks and mitigation strategies to minimise impacts and ensure alignment with cultural and regulatory requirements.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage management within infrastructure, construction, or resources sectors
• Strong knowledge of WA and Commonwealth Indigenous heritage legislation and regulatory processes
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal stakeholders
• Skilled in reporting, documentation, and managing heritage monitoring programs
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and ability to manage construction–heritage interfaces

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

 Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.