P03 Cultural Heritage Officer

Protect Queensland's Cultural Legacy - Cultural Heritage Officer (PO3 Equivalent)

Are you passionate about preserving cultural heritage and ensuring meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners? A Queensland State Government agency is seeking a qualified and proactive Cultural Heritage Officer to join its South Coast Environmental & Cultural Heritage team. This opportunity offers meaningful, on-site in the delivery of road infrastructure projects that respect and protect cultural values.

Role Details

• Role Title: Cultural Heritage Officer
• Role Type: Temporary Labour Hire
• Location: Nerang, QLD
• Rate: PO3 Equivalent + Superannuation

About the Role
Based in the fast-growing South Coast Region, you will work within a supportive technical services team providing specialist cultural heritage advice. You'll lead and contribute to cultural heritage planning, negotiation, and compliance activities that support major infrastructure delivery. Your work will help ensure that projects meet legal obligations while honouring the cultural and historical significance of the land.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) for infrastructure projects
• Conduct site investigations, impact assessments, and cultural heritage audits
• Provide expert advice on legislative and policy requirements to ensure compliance
• Liaise and negotiate respectfully with Registered Aboriginal Parties and other stakeholders
• Prepare clear and concise reports documenting cultural heritage assessments and outcomes
• Oversee and manage cultural heritage consultancies including tender processes and deliverables
• Deliver internal training and awareness on cultural heritage legislation and processes
• Support day-to-day project and advisory work under the guidance of the team leader

About You - Key Skills & Capabilities

• Strong understanding of Queensland's cultural heritage legislation, policy, and protocols
• Practical experience working with Traditional Owners and managing CHMPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and negotiation
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound judgement, initiative, and cultural sensitivity when navigating complex heritage issues
• Organised, adaptable, and committed to project timelines and stakeholder engagement

Mandatory Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Heritage Management, Conservation, Archaeology, Anthropology, or similar
• Current Class C driver's licence
• Construction White Card (or ability to obtain prior to commencement)
• Ability to undergo pre-employment screening including a criminal history check
  

Applications close on Thursday 24 July 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you're ready to make a tangible impact on Queensland's cultural landscape, we encourage you to apply.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.