Cultural Heritage Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time employment

Diverse regional projects

Major transport projects exposure

Ongoing learning & development

Inclusive workplace culture

Competitive salary & leave benefits

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Queensland seeks a Cultural Heritage Officer to support road and infrastructure projects while protecting the region's heritage. Based in Mackay, Rockhampton or Barcaldine, you will advise on heritage risks and work with Aboriginal Parties and government stakeholders to balance requirements and community expectations.

You will conduct site surveys, research, and fieldwork, manage heritage processes, and deliver guidance to project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Requires degree in a relevant discipline (see above).
• Experience with Queensland cultural heritage legislation is preferred.
• Experience in transport or linear infrastructure environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural heritage advice to support road and infrastructure projects.
• Manage cultural heritage processes and ensure compliance with legislation and departmental requirements.
• Conduct cultural heritage research, site assessments and field surveys.
• Identify and manage cultural heritage risks to support project delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate cultural heritage matters to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff on heritage obligations and processes.
• Manage unexpected heritage finds per legislative requirements.

Skills

Cultural heritage knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Degree in Anthropology/Archaeology/Social Science/Heritage Management/Heritage Conservation

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Rockhampton QLD

Transport and Main Roads is seeking a Cultural Heritage Officer to help deliver road and infrastructure projects across Central Queensland while protecting and respecting the region's rich cultural heritage.

This is a unique opportunity to combine your cultural heritage expertise with meaningful work that supports communities, strengthens partnerships and contributes to the delivery of critical transport infrastructure. Based in Mackay, Rockhampton or Barcaldine, you'll work across a diverse region stretching from coastal communities to the Queensland outback.

You'll provide specialist cultural heritage advice that supports the planning, design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure. You'll work closely with project teams, Registered Aboriginal Parties, government stakeholders and community representatives to identify cultural heritage risks and develop practical solutions that balance legislative obligations, project requirements and community expectations.

What you'll be doing

• Providing cultural heritage advice to support road and infrastructure projects.
• Managing cultural heritage processes and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and departmental requirements.
• Conducting cultural heritage research, site assessments and field surveys.
• Identifying and managing cultural heritage risks to support project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties and other stakeholders.
• Negotiating cultural heritage matters to achieve positive outcomes for projects and communities.
• Delivering training and guidance to support staff understanding of cultural heritage obligations and processes.
• Managing unexpected heritage finds in accordance with legislative and departmental requirements.
• Contributing cultural heritage data and information to departmental systems and records.

About you

You are a relationship-focused professional who can provide clear advice, navigate complex issues and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. You bring sound knowledge of cultural heritage management practices, strong communication skills and a commitment to ethical decision-making.

You'll hold a degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Social Science, Heritage Management, Heritage Conservation, or a related discipline, together with a current C class driver's licence. Experience applying Queensland cultural heritage legislation and working within transport or linear infrastructure environments will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

At Transport and Main Roads, you'll work on projects that have a lasting impact across Queensland while continuing to develop your professional expertise.

We offer:

• Flexible full-time employment.
• Opportunities to work across a diverse and unique region.
• Exposure to major transport and infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.

• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary, superannuation and leave benefits.
• The chance to build strong partnerships and contribute to meaningful cultural heritage outcomes.

If you're passionate about cultural heritage and want to play an important role in delivering infrastructure that respects Queensland's history and cultural values, we'd love to hear from you.