Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Implementation of the departments' cultural heritage manual and guidelines, including the completion of field briefs, site investigations, impact assessments and audits.
• Provide advice to management and staff on issues, processes, policy and legislative requirements on indigenous and historical Cultural Heritage to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Develop and deliver training packages on Cultural Heritage legislation, processes and requirements to ensure district staff have the skills and understanding to deal with Cultural Heritage issues effectively.
• Apply knowledge of historical and indigenous cultural heritage management to provide technical expertise and advice regarding cultural heritage processes and management measures for transport infrastructure projects through planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
• Undertake and coordinate engagement with Cultural Heritage stakeholders to meet legislative obligations and policy objectives.
• Influence infrastructure design and construction methodologies to align with cultural heritage goals, government objectives, and community expectations.
• Manage cultural heritage data collection, registration, and integration with departmental mapping systems to build a comprehensive information catalogue.
About you:
We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Possession of Bachelor of Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Science, Heritage Management, Heritage Conservation or related discipline.
• Current holder of a 'C' class driver's licence.
Requirements of the role
Experience and knowledge:
• Proven ability to conduct cultural heritage assessments to provide advice to stakeholders on legislative and policy requirements.
• Knows, understands, applies, and verifies relevant technical cultural heritage knowledge to enable considered, ethical and courageous decisions.
Skills and abilities:
• Ability to think critically and advise and coach line managers and supervisors on cultural heritage practices and issues building sustainable relationships to deliver customer-focused outcomes.
• Ability to undertake and coordinate positive and proactive stakeholder engagement.
Technical/ Occupation Specific:
• Cultural Heritage Management - Conducts cultural heritage assessments and advises stakeholder on legislative requirements.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/576781/24
Closing Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2024