Cultural Heritage Representative

BMD Group; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and employee

Long-term career development

Supportive team culture focused on SAF

Safety, respect and inclusion

Job summary

BMD Group in South East Queensland is seeking an experienced Cultural Heritage Representative to support the delivery of a significant transport infrastructure project. This role will ensure cultural heritage obligations are integrated throughout project delivery.

You will lead heritage management plans, liaise with the Principal's Cultural Heritage Team, coordinate inductions and monitor heritage sites, and work with project teams to meet compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' demonstrated experience in cultural heritage management or equivalent heritage-related project work.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, civil construction or development projects.
• Strong understanding of heritage legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing heritage monitors and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary cultural heritage representative for the project and liaise with the Principal's Cultural Heritage Team.
• Attend heritage meetings, workshops and project forums as required.
• Implement and maintain approved Heritage Management Plans (HMPs).
• Develop, lead and oversee cultural heritage management plans across the project.
• Coordinate and report on mandatory cultural heritage inductions and awareness programs.
• Manage cultural heritage site activities, including monitoring programs and field operations.
• Interface with project delivery teams and contractors to ensure consistent heritage management practices.
• Maintain heritage registers, records and reporting requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to project teams on cultural heritage obligations and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cultural heritage management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management or related discipline

Job description

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach.

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD delivers infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. As part of our growing infrastructure portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Cultural Heritage Representative to support the delivery of a significant transport infrastructure project in South East Queensland. This role will play a critical part in ensuring cultural heritage obligations are effectively managed and integrated throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary cultural heritage representative for the project and liaise directly with the Principal's Cultural Heritage Team
• Attend and participate in heritage meetings, workshops and project forums as required
• Implement and maintain approved Heritage Management Plans (HMPs)
• Develop, lead and oversee cultural heritage management plans, processes and strategies across the project
• Work closely with project and safety teams to ensure cultural heritage compliance requirements are met
• Coordinate and report on mandatory cultural heritage inductions and awareness programs
• Manage cultural heritage site activities, including monitoring programs and field operations
• Coordinate cultural heritage monitor logistics, onboarding, inductions and timesheet administration
• Interface with project delivery teams and contractors to ensure consistent heritage management practices
• Maintain heritage registers, records and reporting requirements
• Coordinate monitor engagements and communicate schedule changes, postponements or absences
• Manage and oversee unexpected finds processes and heritage-related site incidents
• Provide advice and guidance to project teams on cultural heritage obligations and risk mitigation strategies

About You

• Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage Management or a related discipline
• Minimum five years' demonstrated experience in cultural heritage management or equivalent heritage-related project work
• Experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure, civil construction or development projects
• Strong understanding of cultural heritage legislation, compliance requirements and heritage management frameworks
• Experience managing heritage monitors, heritage programs and stakeholder engagement activities
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Traditional Owners, project teams, contractors and clients
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to safety, environmental and cultural heritage outcomes

Why BMD?

• Opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project in South East Queensland
• Work within a collaborative and values-driven organisation
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, respect and inclusion
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We're a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to www.bmdgroup.global/careers.