How do I become a cultural heritage officer?
Bachelor of Archaeology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Archaeological Science)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Archaeology)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Undergraduate Certificate in Arts
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Graduate Certificate in Arts
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Common questions
How much do Cultural Heritage Officers earn?
Cultural Heritage Officers in Australia generally earn between $80,000 - $105,000 depending on your qualifications and specialist knowledge. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate research qualifications.
What are the job opportunities for Cultural Heritage Officers?
There are no clear figures for Cultural Heritage Officers working in Australia at this time. They are employed by government agencies, resources and construction companies, academic and educational institutions, indigenous organisations, museums and galleries, and private consultancies.
How do I become a Cultural Heritage Officer?
Cultural Heritage Officers usually have an undergraduate arts qualification with majors in history, culture and heritage, archaeology, or indigenous studies. To increase your employability and earning capacity you should consider post-graduate qualifications in cultural heritage such as 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.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023.