The Hon Elise Archer MP, Minister for Heritage, is seeking expressions of interest from people with expertise in archaeology, building surveying or engineering to fill an impending vacancy on the Tasmanian Heritage Council, in accordance with Part 2, Section 6(1)(c) of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995.

The Heritage Council fulfils an important role in recognising and protecting places of State historic cultural heritage significance, helping to facilitate their sound statutory management, and highlighting the value and importance of historic cultural heritage to Tasmania.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply, in accordance with the Tasmanian Government's Women on Boards strategy, which aims to improve gender equity and increase female representation on its boards, statutory bodies and committees.

Those interested need to provide a curriculum vitae that provides two referees, and a statement that outlines knowledge, skills or experience of relevance to the position, including previous experience in contemporary governance and statutory decision-making.

Further information on the Tasmanian Heritage Council is provided in a fact sheet.

Enquiries and expressions of interest can be made to: Pete Smith, Director, Heritage Tasmania, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) on (03) 6165 3700, GPO Box 618, Hobart TAS 7001 or pete.smith@heritage.tas.gov.au

Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on Friday, 10 April 2020.