An exciting opportunity is now available for a Principal Cultural Heritage Officer to provide high level leadership and cultural heritage management expertise to the organisation. You will support QTRIP projects at planning, design, and construction phases in meeting departmental and government commitments regarding cultural heritage management. In addition, you will lead the fostering and maintenance of strategic alliances with internal and external clients including Traditional Owners and/or their agents. You will provide leadership and innovation in the sector, not just legislative compliance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities required:

Significant experience in the cultural heritage aspects in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of linear infrastructure
Advanced technical abilities in archaeology and/or cultural heritage management
Well developed written and oral communication skills




Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong organisation skills
Ability to work within strict deadlines

Advantages on offer include:

A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Salary packaging arrangements
Learning and development opportunities
Access to study assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/697270/26
Closing Date: Thursday 20 August 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Principal Cultural Heritage Officer (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast