Role Title: Research Support Intern
Organisation: Department of Planning Lands and Heritage
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Perth CBD
The Sites of Truth Telling program in DPLH Heritage and Property Services is focussed on engaging broadly with the Aboriginal community to inform the Department’s approach to supporting the cultural significance and social value of places associated with the impacts of colonisation, including Colonial and State Government social policy and legislation, on the Aboriginal People of Western Australia.
The work the intern may include but is not limited to historical research, community engagement, heritage assessment, heritage interpretation, and report writing. With our past interns we have gauged their particular skills and interests and then tailored the project to suit.
The role would be suited to a student studying a heritage related degree such as History, Archaeology, Architecture, or Cultural Heritage Management. Good writing and analysis skills will be valuable, as will an interest in and passion for Western Australian history and heritage.
The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage brings all land use and heritage responsibilities under the one umbrella to shape the future of our cities, regions and towns.
Responsible for state level land use planning and management, and oversight of Aboriginal cultural heritage and built heritage matters, the department supports three Ministers and administers a wide range of legislation.
We plan how to make best use of the State’s natural and built assets for the sustainable and responsible development of all Western Australian communities, through evidence-based research, integrated policy development and stakeholder engagement.