Senior Cultural Heritage Officer - Government
Senior Cultural Heritage Officer – 2 Positions
APG Workforce
is currently seeking
2 experienced Senior Cultural Heritage Officers
to join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), supporting transport infrastructure projects across Queensland's North Coast Region.
Position Details
Pay Rate:
$***** per hour + superannuation
Location:
Buderim QLD
Hours:
Monday to Friday, up to 40 hours per week
Positions Available:
2
Classification:
PO4.4
About the Role
As a Senior Cultural Heritage Officer, you will provide specialist advice and expertise in Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural heritage management to support the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.
Working within the Environment and Cultural Heritage Team, you will ensure projects meet legislative, departmental and government requirements throughout the planning, design, construction and maintenance phases.
This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of infrastructure projects while building strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups, project teams and other key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist cultural heritage advice and management services across multiple transport infrastructure projects.
Support cultural heritage compliance throughout project planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Traditional Owner groups, internal teams and external stakeholders.
Provide guidance on relevant cultural heritage legislation, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Conduct cultural heritage assessments and prepare reports, management plans and agreements.
Coordinate and participate in cultural heritage fieldwork, including surveys, studies and monitoring.
Undertake regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with cultural heritage requirements.




Identify and manage cultural heritage risks associated with infrastructure delivery.
Work collaboratively with the Environment and Cultural Heritage Team to achieve project outcomes.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
A degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management or an equivalent recognised qualification (mandatory).
Current Class C driver's licence (mandatory).
Construction White Card or willingness to obtain one.
Robust knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultural heritage management practices.
Demonstrated ability to undertake cultural heritage assessments and prepare technical reports and management plans.
Experience participating in cultural heritage fieldwork, including surveys, monitoring and inspections.
Sound understanding of cultural heritage legislation and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and provide specialist advice across multiple projects.
Strong governance, risk management and problem-solving skills.
Highly Desirable
Previous cultural heritage management experience within transport, civil construction or infrastructure projects.
Experience working with Traditional Owner groups and relevant cultural heritage stakeholders.
Membership of a relevant professional association, such as the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) or Australia ICOMOS.
Additional Information
Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, between 7:00am and 6:00pm, with a maximum of 8 hours per day.
Overtime is subject to prior approval.
Some fieldwork and site visits will be required.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
A satisfactory criminal history check is required prior to commencement.
Remuneration will be considered based on relevant experience and suitability, subject to departmental approval.
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