Your contribution:
In this influential role, you will lead a small team of high-performing staff including administrative and system officers, ensuring the seamless development, implementation and coordination of effective budget and business planning, performance management and reporting, workforce planning and management, management audits and governance frameworks, systems, processes, and activities within the branch.

The Heritage Branch delivers statutory services, and policy and regulatory work programs under various legislation, including the Queensland Heritage Act 1992, the Newstead House Trust Act 1939 and the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018 (Cmth). Technical functions of the branch include heritage significance assessments, managing the Queensland Heritage Register (QHR) and supporting the Queensland Heritage Council. Heritage officers also assess development applications, including under the Planning Act 2016, provide advice to other government agencies in relation to the protection of State heritage places and maintaining digital solutions for heritage data management.

We are seeking a results-driven leader with a strong background in governance, finance, and human resources. Your ability to communicate with influence, provide sound strategic advice and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be essential to success in this role. If you have a commitment to public service excellence and a drive to support effective decision-making at the executive level, we invite you to apply and be part of our team.

How to apply:
We are open to assessing your suitability in a way that works for you. For more information on how to apply, including options for adjustments, visit
https://www.detsi.qld.gov.au/our-department/employment/why-work-with-us.

To apply for this role, please provide us information about:
• Your current relevant skills and capabilities for the role.
• Why you are the best-suited person for this role.
• How you could support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

You can provide these in a succinct resume and short statement (two-page).

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/633380/25

Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2025