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.

About You

• 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

Mandatory Requirements

• 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.
  

Benefits

• Paying $65.79 per hour + super
• Based in a prime Gold Coast location
• Long term 12-month initial contract (with potential for extension)