Cultural Heritage Manager

As a dynamic and growing Cultural Heritage team, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cultural Heritage Manager based in our Brisbane or Ipswich office to lead, manage, and complete a wide range of heritage projects.

Our current and emerging projects cover a range of sectors, including local government, large infrastructure projects, state heritage-listed parks and gardens, transport, energy, and water resources.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in cultural heritage management, engage in technically challenging work, and advance your career within a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment.

At Redleaf, we are passionate about identifying and valuing our past heritage, including the preservation of present-day items, landscapes, and buildings for future generations.

We deliver innovative solutions for our clients through an integrated team of experts in ecology, environment, and heritage. Our focus is on enabling our clients to manage significant heritage values while also supporting them in achieving their project objectives.

We value Indigenous Australians' knowledge and understandings of landscapes and cultural values. Our team has excellent working relationships with Traditional Owners, which is essential for determining and managing potential risks associated with projects.

We work collaboratively with Traditional Owners to facilitate the signing of cultural heritage management agreements or cultural heritage management plans, organise field surveys, and develop appropriate methods for the conservation of Indigenous Australian cultural heritage.

With an expanding team, we operate across Queensland and into New South Wales, completing projects for construction companies, town planners, engineering firms, all levels of government, natural resource management groups, mining and energy industries, transport infrastructure, primary industries, developers, and other related sectors.

Our experienced team has strong working relationships with government regulators and town planners to guide large and small projects through the permitting processes and legislative frameworks across Queensland and NSW.

We are seeking to appoint a Cultural Heritage Manager to lead a team of heritage professionals across a range of projects in Queensland and New South Wales.

The position will manage and deliver Indigenous Australian cultural heritage, historic heritage, and built heritage projects, including:

• Traditional Owner engagement, liaison and negotiations on behalf of our clients, site clearances, monitoring, duty of care assessments, cultural heritage management plans, Aboriginal archaeological investigations, cultural mapping and analysis, and Native Title assessments.
• Historic heritage development applications, heritage impact statements, conservation management plans, archaeological investigations, heritage exemption certificates, and approvals.
• Delivering training seminars for clients and contributing to business development through client liaison and expanding our market presence in Queensland and New South Wales.

We are looking for a highly motivated Cultural Heritage Manager with:

• A minimum Bachelor's Degree with Honours in archaeology, anthropology, or another relevant field.
• 5-10+ years of relevant industry experience (remuneration based on experience and skill set).
• A detailed working knowledge of Queensland and/or New South Wales legislation and heritage management practices. Knowledge of heritage issues in other Australian states. (Familiarity with the Commonwealth planning and environmental regulatory framework are desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in heritage conservation and its application to Indigenous Australian and historic built heritage places.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders in complex and sometimes challenging environments.
• An understanding of the sensitivities relating to the conservation and management of Australia's significant heritage places.
• Proven capability in the investigation and analysis of heritage places and the development of appropriate conservation outcomes.
• Experience in the recording of heritage places using various recording techniques and technologies (experience in archaeological investigations desirable).
• Strong project management and consulting skills with a focus on delivering integrated client outcomes.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and government agencies.
• A commitment to excellence, with an enthusiastic approach to solving client challenges and delivering high-quality work.
• A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Experience leading and managing teams on complex projects, bringing out the best in team members.
• Creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Curiosity, resilience, and empathy.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A current Australian 'C' Class Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Physical fitness and resilience to work in diverse field environments.

• A team passionate about people and the environment.
• A workplace that values heritage, sustainability, and innovation.
• An experienced team with internationally recognized research expertise.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Logistical and equipment support to ensure smooth project execution.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally through new skills and experiences.
• A role where you will play a key part in helping clients manage their heritage values effectively.

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