PO3 Cultural Heritage Officer
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Design & implement Cultural Heritage Management Plans for road infrastructure projects.
- Carry out field briefs, site investigations, impact assessments, and audits, adhering to departmental environmental and cultural heritage standards.
- Provide expert advice to staff and management on cultural heritage policy, legislative compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Negotiate outcomes with Registered Aboriginal Parties to support seamless project delivery.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on cultural heritage processes.
- Manage cultural heritage consultancies—drafting TORs, managing consultant relationships, reviewing recommendations, and ensuring implementation.
- Develop and deliver training for regional staff on cultural heritage legislation and best practices.
- Proven experience in cultural heritage or related work, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team and engage Aboriginal parties and internal stakeholders
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail to manage field work, training, audits, and consultancy tasks simultaneously
- Analytical problem-solver, able to assess heritage risks and adapt as project priorities evolve
- Resilient and proactive in dynamic, field-based environments,
- Passionate about heritage preservation, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity and community engagement
- Degree in Heritage Management, Heritage Conservation, Archaeology, Anthropology, or similar.
- Valid Class C driver’s licence.
- White Card (Construction Induction) prior to commencement.
- Clear criminal history check.
- Paying $65.79 per hour + super
- Based in a prime Gold Coast location
- Long term 12-month initial contract (with potential for extension)