Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor - Flexible Infra Projects

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development

Employee assistance program

Competitive superannuation

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a Cultural Heritage Advisor to support multiple project delivery teams across regional transport infrastructure programs. The role focuses on heritage advice, assessments, and management services across planning, design, construction and maintenance stages.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide guidance on legal and departmental requirements, and lead heritage-related field work while mentoring

Qualifications

• Criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment.
• Degree qualification from a recognised tertiary institute in archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage management or an equivalent qualification is mandatory for this position.
• Current holder of Class C driver's licence.
• Desirable: Relevant cultural heritage management experience associated with the delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Desirable: Membership of professional bodies e.g. Australian Archaeological Association (AAA)/ICOMOS, or related discipline.
• Desirable: Has or can become Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP).

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the role of cultural heritage advisor on multiple project delivery teams, providing cultural heritage advice and management services as part of Regional programs.
• Promote, foster and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Traditional Owner groups.
• Provide information and advice to stakeholders on relevant legislation, departmental policy, procedures, and requirements for cultural heritage management.
• Undertake cultural heritage assessments and prepare reports, management plans and agreements.
• Project management and participation in cultural heritage field work including surveys, studies, monitoring and audits.
• Manage cultural heritage services provided by consultants, including development of briefs and procurement.
• Develop and implement new systems and procedures to improve cultural heritage management within regional operations and the wider Department.
• Identify, develop and deliver training packages to ensure stakeholders understand heritage requirements.
• Participate and represent the Department on external working groups/committees.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Environment and Cultural Heritage Team.
• Undertake a mentoring and leadership role to facilitate development of team members.

Education

Degree in archaeology / anthropology / cultural heritage management

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is seeking a Cultural Heritage Advisor to support multiple project delivery teams across regional transport infrastructure programs. The role focuses on heritage advice, assessments, and management services across planning, design, construction and maintenance stages.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide guidance on legal and departmental requirements, and lead heritage-related field work while mentoring