ARCHAEOLOGIST

Department of the Navy

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

Underwater Archaeology Branch

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/888467300

You will serve as a the Archaeological Collection Registrar in the Underwater Archaeology Branch of the Collection Management Division (CMD) of the NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND.

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for the management, documentation, analysis, interpretation, curation and loaning of archaeological materials recovered from U.S. Navy sunken and terrestrial military craft.
  • You will develop and implement policies and procedures pertaining to the record-related and physical inventorying of the Underwater Archaeology Branch archaeological artifact collection.
  • You will ensure that the Branch archaeological artifact loan program is consistent with and in compliance with Branch, Collection Management Division and NHHC guidance, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • You will draft, edit, and review technical reports, peer-reviewed articles and journals, and other literature related to archaeological research, conservation, naval history, and historic preservation.
  • You will disseminate archaeological findings through professional presentations, academic lectures, scholarly and popular publications, and other means such as website content.
  • You will participate as an Underwater Archaeology Branch field team member.
  • You will provide support to the Branch to ensure the curatorial facilities, equipment and supplies associated with archaeological collections are maintained, stored, and organized for operational readiness.

Maritime Archaeology Field School: Salt Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands

Join Us Salt Cay

Maritime Archaeology on Salt Cay

The island that time forgot

Salt Cay and its surrounding waters are largely unexplored from an archaeological point of view. The goal of this expedition is to make an archaeological map of the island, and to learn more about the island’s past by studying specific sites in depth.

During a reconnaissance trip in 2019, we discovered a number of underwater and terrestrial sites that we started to document in 2023. These include a wooden shipwreck in shallow water and the HMS Endymion, a British 44-gun warship that sank in 1790 south of Salt Cay. We continued our explorations in subsequent years by documenting three shipwrecks and discovered three more, in addition to numerous remains of maritime infrastructure. During the 2027 expedition, we will document the newly found sites and explore Salt Cay and nearby islands in order to find new sites.

This program is open to both divers and non-divers, as a lot of sites are in very shallow water and there is a terrestrial component to the expedition as well. To join as a snorkeler, you should be a good swimmer and be comfortable in the water. Because of the relatively easy dive conditions, for divers we only require a PADI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent certification from another training agency. Since we will be doing research underwater, there is a bit of task loading, which means you need to be comfortable in the water. The date of your last dive should be no more than a year before the start of the expedition.

National Maritime Museum: Academics with a PhD, PhD candidates, and (nearly) graduated Master’s students can apply for a fellowship to conduct research on the museum collection.

https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/collectie/onderzoek/fellowships/aanmelden-fellowship-2026

Another great opportunity for almost graduated master’s students and recent graduates of maritime archaeology and/or maritime history! Take advantage of it and apply!

Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship 

The Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship provides a one-time stipend of up to €5,000, including travel expenses, for maritime historical research based on objects in the collection of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. This year, for the first time, it is possible to apply for the Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship, which focuses specifically on Zeeland’s maritime history, archaeology, and culture. The starting point for this is both the collection of the National Maritime Museum and the collection of the Maritime Muzeeum Zeeland in Vlissingen. The amount can be awarded exclusively to you personally. The fellowship is open to Master’s students who have graduated (or will graduate shortly or recently). The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of six months; the earliest start date is March 1, 2027. In consultation, it is also possible to start the fellowship later, up to June 1, 2027 at the latest. The closing date for applications is December 16, 2026 .

Interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested in this fellowship? Click here  to open the PDF describing the procedure, the timeline, the topics, and the selection criteria used. 

Curious about fellowships from previous years?  You can read all about them here .

Lecturer in Marine Geomatics

Cardiff University – Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Want to teach hydrography at Undergraduate level? We are hiring for a Lecturer in Marine Geomatics at Cardiff – anyone with keen marine spatial skills, hydrographic, marine geological or geophysical research backgrounds are welcome to apply. We are also currently in the process of acquiring a new uncrewed surface vehicle with multibeam capability which can form a key tool for your delivery.

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTF390/lecturer-in-marine-geomatics

Tender: Archaeological Assessment Services for Marine Protection in England (Apr 2027–Mar 2029)

https://www.govmarket.uk/tender/archaeological-assessment-services-for-marine-protection-in-england-apr-2027-mar-2029-

Historic England is seeking a supplier for archaeological assessment services to support marine protection and management under a single contract for the two-year period April 2027 to March 2029. The procurement aims to help meet the UK’s commitment to the European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (revised) 1992 by providing assessment functions that support the conservation and enhancement of significant marine heritage assets. The project will focus on sites and assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats within UK territorial waters adjacent to England.

Expressions of Interest: Maritime Heritage Planning & Preservation

https://vendors-emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/95633?uid=ad8b3fb4-880a-41c6-aae3-9eb7dd721fa5

The Town of Port Deposit invites expressions of interest from cultural resources consultants, preservation professionals, historians, archaeologists, academic institutions, and others to help develop a maritime heritage preservation and interpretation project centered on the Port Deposit waterfront.  The proect grant requires a meaningful historic preservation planning component; the assignment cannot consist solely of designing signs or exhibits. The Town wants to create the foundation for future interpretation through research, documentation, archaeology, oral history, mapping, archival work, or other preservation activities.  As in the RFEI may be the basis of a contract for up to three years with two two-year renewals.
Additional Instructions:
for additional information contact jamie@woodvalleystrategies.com on behalf of the Town of Port Deposit

Project Cost Class
B – $100,000 to $500,000

Dive Safety Officer: US Geological Survey

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886704100

You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Dive Safety Officer) for the Occupational Safety & Health Management Branch.

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you’re selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepares new or revised standards, policies, guidance, training, and procedures in support of USGS scientific diving missions.
  • Develops training to address the needs of the missions of USGS scientific divers.
  • Works with regional dive leads, dive groups, and cooperators to ensure safe scientific dive operations.
  • Performs independent external safety audits of dive safety programs and documents results.
  • Provides technical scientific diving expertise and assistance in support of underwater scientific research.
  • Serves as the senior, lead USGS Dive Safety Officer, is an authorized USGS diver, and serves as the Dive Safety Board Chair.

Call for proposals: Individual Consultancy – Development of a Transversal Ocean Literacy Evaluation Framework

https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-proposals-individual-consultancy-development-transversal-ocean-literacy-evaluation-framework

UNESCO is seeking written proposals for an individual consultant to support the development of a transversal evaluation tool for Ocean Literacy initiatives.

8 October 2026

Reference: OLEvaluationConsultant-October2026-FS

Deadline: 23 October 2026

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO

Location: Remote with occasional travel 

Contract Type: Contract for Individual Consultant (CIC)

Duration: Approx. 4 months (starting in November 2026)

Recruitment Open To: External candidates 

Science Communication Fellowship

https://nautiluslive.org/join/science-communication-fellowship

The Science Communication Fellowship immerses educators in the Nautilus team as communicators for exploration and empowers them to bring the excitement of ocean exploration – specifically in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) – to students and public audiences around the world. Fellows share accounts of ocean research, expedition operations, STEM careers, and daily life with audiences of all ages through live audio commentary on the Nautilus Live website and through outreach to classrooms and communities via ship-to-shore live interactions.

We use the term educator broadly. Applicants can include formal or informal educators at all levels, including public or private school K-12 teachers, community or youth-service non-profit educators, museum or aquarium interpreters, traditional storytellers, etc. Educators of any discipline may apply. Consider how you would use participation in this program to share career role modeling and ocean exploration experiences with students and/or the broader community. This program trains and empowers educators to lead in their communities, raise awareness, and build pathways for learners in STEM careers.

Applications are OPEN for 2027 Science Communication Fellows! Learn more about the fellowship and find the application link in the  2027 SCF Application Packet. The deadline is October 15, 2026.

Applications for 2027 Lead Science Communication Fellows are in the 2027 Lead SCF Packet. This is for RETURNING Fellows, SCFs who have already sailed on E/V Nautilus previously. 

The Science Communication Fellowship is a professional development program that includes: 

  • experience sailing 3-5 weeks as part of the exploration team onboard a deep sea oceanographic expedition;
  • participation in a Nautilus science communication expedition forum before the season starts;
  • paid travel to/from the expedition and the professional development forum + substitute or stipend support at sea + a stipend for community or classroom STEAM outreach;
  • a year-long commitment to collaborate with the OET team, STEM education professionals, research scientists, and educator Fellows within the cohort;
  • development of a STEM-lesson or outreach material deliverable for your education audience; and
  • the agreement to serve as a role model for learners based on your Nautilus experience and engage students, organizations, and communities in the excitement of ocean exploration and STEAM.

“It has truly been life-changing…Thanks for deepening my view of the world and inspiring me to approach complicated topics in order to become a better communicator.”

OET is committed to including and amplifying role models from all backgrounds. We encourage a broad pool of applicants, particularly educators from under-resourced schools and those who engage learners and communities near our expedition locations. 

The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Science Communication Fellowship aims to provide educators with training and immersive at-sea experiences in science communication and ocean exploration. Sailing with Ocean Exploration Trust offers participants the opportunity to deepen their understanding of how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics apply to real-world situations and to engage their classrooms, organizations, and local communities in ocean exploration. 

Wisconsin Maritime Museum Archives & Collections Manager

https://www.wisconsinmaritime.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Collections-Manager-2026-Position-Description-Wisconsin-Maritime-Museum.pdf

Collections Manager (Full-Time)

Designated as the state’s maritime museum, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum cares for a collection of over 20,000 objects. In addition, the collection includes 60,000 photographs, 7,000 books, 15,000 periodicals, 9,000 blueprints, and a large manuscript collection. The Collections Manager performs and manages essential museum-related collections and management tasks. Click HERE for a full position description and application instructions.

Applications are now open for the Roy Davis and Neville Oldham student scholarships

Memorial Fund Scholarships

The IMASS Committee manages a fund that supports continuing education in the field of maritime research, by promoting seminars and courses associated with our annual Shipwreck Conference. The fund was set up in memory of two former members, Roy Davis and Neville Oldham.

The fund will sponsor up to four UK university students (undergraduate or postgraduate) who have an interest in maritime history and archaeology. The fund will cover:

  • Day ticket to the conference held on Saturday 6th February 2027at the University of Plymouth*
  • Lunch at the conference
  • Post conference evening meal at the Crown Plaza Hotel
  • Day ticket to the event workshop held on Sunday 7th February 2027
  • Standard travel to-from the conference and accommodation in Plymouth (if required)

The students will have an active part in the event organisation ‘behind the scenes’ throughout the weekend, including setting up for the conference the Friday evening with an opportunity to meet the committee, speakers and trade stands.

To apply for sponsorship, please complete the attached application form and return to fran.hockley@plymouth.ac.uk by Monday 29th November 2026. Students will be selected by the IMASS committee and notified by Friday 3rd December 2026.

Open the application form here:

Roy Davies and Neville Oldham Memorial Fund

The Women Divers Hall of Fame Scholarships and Training Grants

https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions

Applications for the 2027 WDHOF® Scholarships and Training Grants open on October 1, 2026 and close on November 30, 2026.

https://www.wdhof.org/scholarship/cecelia-connelly-graduate-scholarship-in-underwater-archaeology

Cecelia Connelly Memorial Graduate Scholarship in Underwater Archaeology

Re-Opened: Maritime Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist, closes October 4

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=cf418ace-dcdc-405d-84ca-43be56f1896b&jobId=591199

Maritime Archaeologist/Geoarchaeologist

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. (RCG&A) has an opening for a maritime archaeologist/geoarchaeologist in our Frederick, Maryland or New Orleans, Louisiana office; however, a hybrid work from home schedule will be available after 6 months of office work. This full-time, permanent position requires a master’s degree in maritime/nautical archaeology or closely related field. Experience in geophysical data collection, processing and analyses is required, as is skill in technical writing. Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (48 CFR 44738- 44739) and have experience in conducting high-resolution marine geophysical survey, data processing, and interpretation. Experience conducting or supporting geotechnical investigations is ideal. The candidate also should possess at least 2 years of marine project supervisory experience working in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Central Atlantic Coast. Certification and experience with commercial surface air-supplied diving systems is a plus, but not required.

Experience Requirements:

  • Proficiency working in HYPACK to plan, collect, edit, and analyze magnetometer data;
  • Proficiency collecting, editing, and analyzing magnetometer and side scan sonar data;
  • Familiarity and some experience with collecting, processing and analyzing subbottom profiler data using Hypack or SonarWiz. Kingdom software experience is a plus;
  • Must have Advanced Open Water certifications from a recognized organization (i.e., SSI, PADI, NAUI, etc.). Valid First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration are a plus.
  • Must be able to pass an occupational-compliant diving physical.

The ideal candidate must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential; be able to pass STCW10 and BOSIET/HUET Offshore Water Survival training.

This full-time, salaried professional position carries a full benefits package (paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance plan) and, a liberal 401(k) is provided after one year of service. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with educational and professional experience.

RCG&A maintains a Drug-Free Workplace and frequently works on projects requiring security screening. All candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug testing. 

 RCG&A, a 40-year-old cultural resources planning and compliance firm with expertise across the spectrum of the preservation disciplines, is a recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Honor Award, of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator’s Award of Excellence, of two Environmental Excellence and Stewardship Awards, Preservation Connecticut’s 2020 Award of Merit, and of the Top Ten Family Friendly Business Award.

 Your application must include a letter of interest, a full CV, and contact information for three professional or academic references who can speak to your archaeological capabilities and work experience.

 To apply, please visit the Careers Section of our website at http://www.rcgoodwin.com. Also, learn a bit more about Frederick, Maryland at https://www.visitfrederick.org/.

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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886223300

You will serve as a PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of US NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Salary for the GS-12: $102,415 to $133,142
Salary for the GS-13: $121,785 to $158,322

  • You will prepare and deliver online lectures.
  • You will develop and plan Naval studies courses and course syllabi.
  • You will advise students in academic program decisions.
  • You will conduct independent research and write for publication.

Museum Educator Battleship NC

https://nc.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NC_Careers/job/New-Hanover-County-NC/Museum-Educator—B-Ship60084097_JR-124067

Description of Work

The Museum Educator is responsible for developing and coordinating the Battleship North Carolina Memorial’s education programming. The position develops curriculum-based educational programming and materials, conducts research and interpretation, recruits and trains volunteers, and builds partnerships with schools and community organizations. The role also serves as a public-facing representative of the museum while managing the program’s administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– Develop and deliver curriculum-based educational programs
– Recruit, train, coordinate, and recognize volunteers
– Build community and educational partnerships
– Manage program administration, including budgeting, scheduling, communications, and coordination with other museum departments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $37,777.00 – $63,000.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

  • Master’s degree in History, Public History, Museum Studies, Education, or American Studies.
  • Experience with North Carolina curriculum standards.
  • Strong research, writing, public speaking, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Experience with collections and archival materials
  • Knowledge to conceive, research, create, plan, and direct programs for learners of all ages, including active-duty military, by determining appropriate content and presentation methods; coordinating program logistics, determining staffing needs, and securing and coordinating volunteers.
  • Experience with naval and maritime history and the North Carolina coastal environment.

Position/Physical Requirements

  • Must be available to work the schedule of Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings, weekends and holidays required as needed.

This position is located at:

1 Battleship Rd. NE

Wilmington, NC 28401

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years of museum or related work,

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The Battleship North Carolina Memorial serves as the State’s memorial to those North Carolinians who served and died in WWII, as well as a tribute to all veterans past and present. In addition, the Battleship Memorial serves as an attraction and a center of education for all levels of students. https://battleshipnc.com/  

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Geoarchaeology of Drowned Gulf Landscapes

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMU_External/job/College-Station-TX/Postdoctoral-Research-Associat–Geoarchaeology-of-Drowned-Gulf-Landscapes_R-097611-1

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate: Geoarchaeology of Drowned Gulf Landscapes

AgencyTexas A&M University

DepartmentAnthropology

Proposed Minimum Salary$4,500.00 monthly

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Department of Anthropology at Texas A&M University is hiring a new Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the geoarchaeology of drowned Gulf landscapes.

Join a dynamic research team supporting cultural resource stewardship of the offshore Coast region. This position plays a key role in developing best practice recommendations for archaeological surveys conducted prior to activities under the oversight of the Minerals Management Agency (formerly BOEM) as part of a cooperative agreement with MMA. This position involves analyzing extensive legacy datasets from decades of offshore surveys, analyzing new datasets collected during this project, conducting geoarchaeological survey offshore, analyzing geoarchaeological samples, developing Tribal capacity for submerged landscape archaeology, and helping inform future survey methodologies and technologies. Responsibilities include laboratory analysis of sediment cores and geologic materials, participation in offshore research cruises and onshore training workshops, and conducting geoarchaeological fieldwork and data interpretation. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to all stages of geoarchaeological research while supporting meaningful partnerships and advancing the understanding of submerged cultural landscapes.

Opportunities to Contribute:

  • Develop updated/refined regional paleo-landscape reconstructions to identify the aerial extent and below-seabed depth of areas in the Gulf with the potential to contain preserved pre-Contact archaeological remains as well as those areas with low or no potential.
  • Participate in offshore research and data analysis of remote sensing data and geoarchaeological samples from Gulf fieldwork.
  • Visit archival geoarchaeological datasets and collect samples. Analyze sediments and radiocarbon samples.
  • With project partners, engage Tribal communities to seek their perspectives on the purpose, design, and results of this study and incorporate these perspectives into the landscape and survey models.
  • With project partners, make sure that new data and legacy data are properly maintained with metadata kept to international standards.
  • With project partners, work on quarterly, annual, and final reports, and prepare scholarly articles on findings. 

Qualifications

  • Appropriate PhD in a related field.
  • Open water SCUBA certification. 

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

  • Experience with Southeastern archaeology.
  • Experience with offshore research and sediment core analysis.
  • Strong track record of journal article publications, external funding, and experience in geophysical data analysis.
  • AAUS scientific diver.
  • Experience with some or all of the following: GIS, remote sensing, geomorphology, geophysics, geoarchaeology, oceanography, or paleoclimatology or similar areas.
  • Master’s degree with ABD classification in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field, such as Geology, Geophysics, or Oceanography
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Salary: $54,000.00

Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.

Schedule/Location: Position is located in the Center for the Study of the First Americans, College Station, Tx. Fieldwork, archival sediment sampling, and meetings with project partners will require travel throughout the Gulf Coast. Fieldwork, sampling, travel, and meetings may require work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

What You Need to Do: 

Select the Apply button to begin your application. For best consideration, please submit your applications by October 20, 2026. Additionally, please submit a cover letter detailing your experience in geoarchaeology and submerged landscape research, a CV, and the names and contact information of three academic references. If you are ABD, your dissertation advisor must be one of these references. References will be contacted along with invitations to interview for the position. Submitting these documents is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure: Heritage Officer

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/jobs/heritage-officer-perth-metropolitan-western-australia-australia

Drive Change, Connect Communities 

Working for the Maritime Directorate at the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) allows you to play a part in connecting the people of Western Australia. We are a progressive organisation.  We are leaders in providing safe, accessible, sustainable, and efficient Maritime infrastructure, services and solutions that promote economic prosperity and enhance the lifestyles of all Western Australians.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Heritage Officer to support the protection, management and conservation of Aboriginal, historical and maritime heritage values across Western Australia.

You will work closely with the Senior Heritage Officer and play a key role in providing cultural heritage advice, coordinating heritage due diligence activities, and supporting statutory approval processes for a diverse range of maritime, coastal and riverine projects. You will work closely with Aboriginal communities, government agencies, project teams and other stakeholders to ensure heritage considerations are effectively integrated into project planning and delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the sustainable management of Western Australia’s unique heritage assets while developing your expertise in a collaborative and supportive environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help protect cultural heritage, support community engagement, and contribute to the safe and sustainable use of the State’s coastal and maritime environments.

There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling running until 30 June 2028. Suitable applicants through this process may receive further offers of employment in this or similar roles for a period of 12 months.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Misha White, Manager Stakeholder Engagement on Misha.White@transport.wa.gov.au.

The Ideal Candidate

The panel will be assessing applicants against the following suitability requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Commonwealth and Western Australian Aboriginal and historical heritage legislation and requirements.
  • Ability to advise and assist on cultural heritage related matters.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage, liaise and influence a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Well-developed conceptual, problem solving and analytical abilities.
  • Highly developed organisational and time management skills, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
  • A sound knowledge of Aboriginal and historical heritage matters as they relate to Western Australia.

Desirable:

  • Experience with Aboriginal engagement and ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with Traditional Owners.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification, i.e. Heritage Studies, Anthropology, or Archaeology.
  • A sound knowledge of Aboriginal and historical heritage as they relate to maritime, riverine and coastal locations.

We believe everyone at the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is a leader, contributing to our impactful work for the sector and community. We expect all employees to embody the behaviours and mindsets outlined in the Building Leadership Impact and Leadership Expectations.

Our Offer

  • A competitive salary, and 12% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options. 
  • Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work location for enhanced work life balance.  
  • Not just a job, but an opportunity to develop your career across other areas of transport. 
  • Support from your manager and team, we have a strong team culture and help each other achieve our customer service goals. 
  • Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years. 

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format: 

  • A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experiences you have gained in relation to the job description; and
  • A maximum two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the JDF and Selection Criteria.

Please, nominate two (2) referees who can provide feedback on your capacity to meet the Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be your most recent, immediate supervisor. 

Applications for this opportunity close at 3pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted on time, as late applications will not be accepted. 

DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), have any question about the process or how to submit your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6888.

Shipwrecks, Survivals & Lost History Conference: Friday October 30 – Sunday November 1, 2026: New Iberia, LA

http://www.needhelpservices.com/seminars.html

Shipwrecks, Survivals & Lost History Conference

A Special Maritime Event

SHIPWRECK CONFERENCE SYMPOSIUM

Friday October 30 – Sunday November 1, 2026



HAMPTON INN & SUITES
400 Spanish Towne Blvd.
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 321-6700

Special Group Conference Room Rates Available

FRIDAY EVENING – PRE-CONFERENCE BANQUET

LANDRY’S CAJUN, SEAFOOD, & STEAKHOUSE

Landry’s Cajun, Seafood & Steakhouse in New Iberia, Louisiana, is a locally owned restaurant. Founded in 1947, it serves authentic regional fare, including Cajun specialties, fried seafood platters, steaks, salads, and po-boys, alongside a popular weekend seafood buffet featuring live Cajun music.

SATURDAY – SHIPWRECK CONFERENCE

Guest Speakers, Door Prizes, Raffle, Silent Auction, Book Sale.

Shipwreck Author’s book signing event.

See artifacts recovered from the 1715 Fleet, El Cazador, El Nuevo Constante and other famous historic Shipwrecks as well as the Battle of Lafourche Crossing Site.

Tentative Speaker’s List (Subject to Change)

Anderson “Buzz” Bullock, Local Historian and Author “The Spanish brigantine-of War El Cazador: Louisiana Shipwreck Mystery – Solved.”

Jeff Burns, Director of the 1554 Fleet Society – The Loss of the 1554 Fleet off Padre Island, Texas and the aftermath.

Mark Gegenheimer, Documentary Filmmaker, Independent Maritime Researcher, and Historical Reconstruction Specialist. “The CSS Arrow shipwreck and the Empress of Ireland shipwreck.

Sal Guttuso, Operations Manager 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels, LLC, Founder History Hunts LLC and Author. “Finding the Fort: The Fort Capron Story.” a

Avery Munson, Historical researcher and diver, discoverer of the steamship SS New York. “The Loss and Discovery of the S.S. New York” and “The Heredia: A Tale of Shipwreck and Survival.”

Gary L. Pinkerton, Historian and Author of Paper Diver the 2024 biography about Harry E. Rieseberg, a famous fraud who claimed to be the world’s greatest underwater treasure hunter without ever actually diving.

Sean Rich – Tortugas Trading, Inc., Chairman and CEO = Mr. Rich is a professional archaeologist with both terrestrial and nautical experience. Mr. Rich is a well-respected historian, classical numismatist, jeweler, master antique gunsmith, arms and armor expert. He made frequent appearances on History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” as their antique arms and armor specialist (Seasons 1-6). In 2012/2013 – filmed and starred in the First Season of National Geographic Channel’s new television series “Lords of War.” He has served as a historic weapons consultant and supplied movie props for many films including Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Jungle Cruise and others. “The Real Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Christian B. Roper, explorer, filmmaker, and television personality known for leading expeditions into aquatic folklore. He is the founder of The Subsea Society, a research organization specifically dedicated to pursuing unsolved maritime mysteries across the Americas. Roper made his on-screen debut as an expedition leader on History Channel’s Beyond Oak Island. “Lafitte’s Lost Loot – Louisiana Treasure Tales.”

Robert F. Westrick, Director of Marine Archaeology, Coastal Environments, Inc. “El Nuevo Constante Shipwreck – Forty-Five Years Later in Retrospect and the Search for the Corizón de Jesús y Santa Bárbara” and “We Have the Technology – Deepwater Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico – An Archaeological Interpretation of the 7,000-Foot Wreck.”

Robert F. Westrick and Sal Guttuso “Medal Detecting Survey in the Pelican State – The Failed Texan Charge at the Battle of Lafourche Crossing: New Archaeological Evidence – Louisiana’s Bloody but Forgotten Civil War Battlefield Site.”

Saturday Evening VIP private after party.
VIP Ticket Holder’s Shipwreck Tales

In The Deep, a 1977 sunken treasure adventure film, when David Sanders (Nick Nolte) asks Romer Treece (Robert Shaw) what he does on a foggy night, Treece famously replies, “I just stay home and I drink rum.” Shaw’s character was based on Bermuda’s the real-life sunken treasure pioneer Teddy Tucker.

We’ll celebrate into the night drinking Dark ‘n’ Stormys, a highball cocktail made with Gosling’s Black Seal dark rum, spicy ginger beer, and a slice of lime. The dark rum floats on top of the fizzy ginger beer like a stormy cloud. It is the national drink of Bermuda. Or have a rum & coke, or whatever your drink of choice may be as we swap treasure tales.

Spend time with the speakers, kick back with a drink and swap shipwreck stories, get a tour of the shipwreck research library and test your strength by lifting an 80-pound silver bar recovered from the Atocha. VIP ticket holders will also have a private viewing of the never before aired documentary film Gold, Ghosts and Galleons.

This 45-minute documentary film was produced, written and directed by Mike Olafson, of Vintage Adventures. From lost cities in the sands of the Middle East to sunken treasure off the coast of Florida, Vintage Adventure Media follows in the footsteps of forgotten explorers, archaeologists and treasure hunters from the early 20th century. Gold, Ghosts & Galleons tells the story of HRD’s (Historical Research & Development Inc.) search for one of the missing 1715 Fleet shipwrecks off Vero Beach, Florida. The documentary was filmed on location in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce and the Florida Keys. Various interviews include Sire Robert Marx, Demostines “Mo” Molinar, Bob “Frogfoot” Weller and other successful Treasure Finders.

An intimate immersive event featuring shipwreck experts, the speakers and the authors in a deep dive meet and greet. You’ll sit in the same room, ask questions in a small group or one-one one setting and share storytelling and hear behind the scenes insights from the experts involved in exploration and discovery. Enjoy the kind of access that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

Sunday Morning

Bayou Teche Museum

The Bayou Teche Museum is located on Main Street in charming downtown New Iberia, recognized by Forbes Magazine as “America’s Prettiest Town” and immortalized as the hometown of James Lee Burke’s Dave Robicheaux. New Iberia is also the hometown of the late Blue Dog artist, George Rodrigue and Louisiana’s first female governor, Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco.

We will get private behind the scenes tour of the Treasure Ship S.S. New York exhibit. Led by Avery Munson, one of the original discoverers of the historic shipwreck. Hear the story of the loss of the ill-fated steamship and the search and discovery. See gold coins, gold pocket watches, the ships bell and other artifacts recovered from the wreck site.

Sunday Afternoon

Tabasco Factory Tour and Jungle Gardens Experience

Tabasco Brand Factor Tour and Museum
Avery Island, LA

Where is TABASCO® Brand hot sauce made? With this Avery Island Experience, find out how The McIlhenny family has made TABASCO® Brand sauce on Avery Island, Louisiana for over 5 generations. Built on a salt dome, it is a mysteriously beautiful place where the red peppers grow, and the factory hums. Explore the 10-stop tour that takes you from seed to sauce, get a full tasting at the tasting bar in the TABASCO Country Store®, light up your taste buds with authentic Cajun dishes in Restaurant 1868!

Witness the growing process of the pepper plants from seedlings to full-grown plants; visit the mash warehouse for a peek at the sauce’s aging process; view and smell the aromas of the stirring vats; and learn about the company’s bottling and shipping process around the world. Sample spicy new food products and check out a wide array of branded products and souvenirs for sale at the TABASCO® Country Store.

From there, we’ll explore the ancient oaks and admire the wildlife through 170-acre,14-stop tour in Jungle Gardens.

Full full conference itinerary, advance online ticket registration or other questions please email.

stephmwest@hotmail.com

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory CouncilOpen Council Seats – Spring 2026 Recruitment

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NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries regards the involvement of communities and the development of a stewardship ethic as vitally important to the successful conservation of sanctuary resources. Advisory council
members help accomplish this goal by serving as liaisons between sanctuary staff and various communities and users connected to the sanctuary environment. We are looking for highly motivated people willing and
able to volunteer their time to help us connect and work constructively with the diverse interests, users, and communities that have a stake in the resources of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Submerged Cultural Resources:
● Affiliation with submerged cultural resource organizations active in communities near the sanctuary;
● Ability and willingness to communicate with multiple organizations and the broader community in the sanctuary region;
● Familiarity with cultural resource conservation and resource issues and management approaches affecting the sanctuary;