Senior Cultural Heritage Lead – Infra & Indigenous

Queensland Government; Sharon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Gympie seeks an experienced Senior Cultural Heritage Officer to support road and infrastructure projects in the Southern Queensland Region. You will provide guidance across Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage, helping project teams manage significance and risks while meeting legislative requirements.

Key focus on building strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups, project teams and stakeholders to deliver respectful heritage management across planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Science, Heritage Management or related discipline.
• Experience applying heritage legislation and working with Traditional Owners is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior cultural heritage advice across multiple project delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Traditional Owner groups and stakeholders.
• Conduct cultural heritage assessments, field surveys, monitoring and audits.
• Prepare cultural heritage reports, management plans and agreements.
• Advise on legislation, policy, procedures and heritage requirements.
• Identify heritage risks and support their management with project teams.
• Manage consultants, briefs and procurement related to heritage work.
• Develop procedures, training and engagement approaches to improve heritage management.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor degree in Archaeology

Job description

Queensland Government in Gympie seeks an experienced Senior Cultural Heritage Officer to support road and infrastructure projects in the Southern Queensland Region. You will provide guidance across Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage, helping project teams manage significance and risks while meeting legislative requirements.

Key focus on building strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups, project teams and stakeholders to deliver respectful heritage management across planning,