Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Region's Cultural Heritage team
• Monitor and respond to new and emerging cultural heritage issues for the department providing strategic advice with whole of government focus and identifying opportunities to align solutions with other areas of TMR.
• Lead the building and maintenance of operational and strategic relationships with the Region's Traditional Owner Groups including managing effective consultation and negotiations these key stakeholders, including the development of Cultural Heritage Management Agreements.
• Program manage the provision of cultural heritage services to assist in the delivery of the Region's QTRIP program and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements projects where required.
• Provide expert advice and recommend solutions on cultural heritage issues at all levels of the department and at the interagency level. manage cultural heritage performance matters including industry standard best practice where applicable.
• Analyse a wide variety of technical and performance related information using multiple tools and systems.
• Build and maintain effective relationships within TMR and with other agencies and organisations to ensure T MR effectively manages cultural heritage issues.
• Represent the department on cultural heritage matters at various internal and external forums, workshops and events.
• Manage state-wide response to Ministerial inquiries, Cabinet submissions and general enquiries.
• Contribute to the development and review of cultural heritage legislation and whole of government policies.
• Lead the development and management of Regional Cultural Heritage management systems and other policies, manuals, guidelines, and technical notes to ensure that the Region's systems meet the departmental needs and environmental legislative requirements.
• Lead the preparation of departmental and whole of government cultural heritage reporting requirements.
• Participate in auditing programs and incident report reviews.
• Manage and report on the Cultural Heritage team program, procurement activities and financial/budget performance.
• Lead the Cultural Heritage Team, developing skills, ensuring health and wellbeing and supporting the performance of both employees and contractors, and manage recruitment to ensure adequate resources.
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Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Degree qualification from a tertiary institute in archaeology, anthropology, social science, or an equivalent qualification.
• A current Class 'C' Drivers Licence.
  
  

Requirements of the role

• Desirable: Demonstrated experience in leading a team of professional staff
• Desirable: Extensive experience in a related role is considered as necessary for success in this role
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Benefits of working at TMR

• We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.
• We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.
• We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.
  
  Applications to remain current for 12 months.
  Job Ad Reference: QLD/633839/25
  Closing Date: : Thursday, 15 May 2025