David Major

David is a Yuin Maneroo man from south east NSW and has worked in land and cultural heritage management for more than twenty five years. David has worked both within Government and as a consultant in NSW, ACT, and Victoria – with his most recent senior role in Government being the Executive Director of Visitor Engagement, Conservation, Planning and Partnerships at Parks Victoria.

David is an experienced facilitator and coach educator, and has provided mentoring to emerging leaders for many years. David has a passion for supporting community leadership and capability, and has spent a lot of his career developing strategic approaches to community and government partnerships and co-design.

David is also an experienced board member and has been a member of the NSW Heritage Council, the Temperate East Marine Park Advisory Committee for Parks Australia and is a member of the Australian Facilitators Network.

David has championed the recognition and protection of cultural landscapes for many years, and believes that heritage management is about telling stories with a focus on making heritage accessible and part of every community’s ongoing identity.