Establish BAC's In-House Heritage Survey Service
Building Ballardong-led heritage capability, employment and services.
At a glance
Building Ballardong Heritage Capability
BAC is working to establish an in-house heritage survey service that strengthens Ballardong participation in the protection and management of cultural heritage across Ballardong Country.
The service will build BAC's internal capability while creating opportunities for Ballardong people to participate in heritage work, develop skills and knowledge, and contribute to culturally appropriate heritage processes.
What we're delivering
During 2026–27, BAC will establish the people, systems, governance and commercial arrangements required to progressively deliver heritage survey services through the Corporation.
Establish the heritage service model
UnderwayDefine the scope, responsibilities, workflows and service arrangements required for BAC to coordinate and deliver heritage survey services.
Strengthen cultural governance and monitor pathways
UnderwayEstablish transparent processes for cultural advice, appropriate knowledge-holder involvement and the identification and allocation of suitable heritage monitors for work across Ballardong Country.
Build Ballardong heritage capability
UnderwayDevelop a pool of Ballardong people able to participate in heritage surveys and monitoring, supported by practical training, mentoring and opportunities to build experience.
Develop professional heritage systems and records
UnderwayEstablish appropriate systems for heritage requests, scheduling, field information, records, mapping, documentation and project management while protecting culturally sensitive information.
Deliver and grow heritage services
PlannedProgress heritage work through BAC and build a sustainable service capable of supporting cultural outcomes, Ballardong participation and appropriate commercial revenue.
Latest progress & updates
BAC is developing the governance, systems and workforce capability required to establish a strong Ballardong-led heritage service.
Heritage service arrangements, cultural governance pathways, monitor processes and supporting systems are being developed.
Heritage monitor pathways under review
BAC is working through culturally appropriate and transparent processes for identifying suitable heritage monitors, including pathways for cultural advice and local knowledge-holder involvement.
Heritage information and workflow systems being developed
BAC is considering how mapping, project information, fieldwork and heritage records can be managed more consistently while maintaining appropriate controls over culturally sensitive information.
Building pathways for Ballardong participation
The in-house service is being designed to increase opportunities for Ballardong people to participate in heritage work and progressively build skills, experience and employment pathways.
Documents & resources
Public information about BAC's heritage services, participation pathways and relevant strategic documents will be published here as the service develops.
Strategic Plan & Annual Plan
View BAC's Strategic Plan 2026–2029, Annual Plan 2026–27 and other key strategic planning documents.
Service information coming
Public information about heritage services, participation pathways and relevant processes will be added as the service is established.
Building Ballardong heritage capability
BAC wants to create meaningful opportunities for Ballardong people to participate in heritage work, build experience and contribute their knowledge in culturally appropriate ways. Information about participation opportunities will be provided as the service develops.