Cultural Heritage Officer, Transport And Main Roads
2 days ago
About usThe Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion—an 80:20 funding arrangement—for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date.
This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030.
It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2024-25 to 2027-28.
Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.Benefits
• Annual reimbursement of professional fees
• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
• Mackay/Townsville/Cairns: 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
• Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton: 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Locality allowance
• Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
• Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
• Relocation assistance
The RoleIn the role of Cultural Heritage Officer, you will provide high level specialist advice on cultural heritage and native title policy, methodologies and standards both within and external to the department.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Provide guidance and cultural heritage management to meet the Department's and the Government's cultural heritage management commitments and legislative requirements, particularly in relation to the delivery of road and infrastructure works.
• Demonstrate an applied understanding of historical and indigenous best practice cultural heritage management, including cultural heritage site survey and recording techniques to support delivery of the roads program.
• Provide a sound level of cultural heritage advice (both Indigenous and historical) and identify options and solutions to support the planning, design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure that aligns with government objectives and community expectations.
• Undertake research, including cultural heritage site survey where required and assemble data to be used in cultural heritage documentation associated with infrastructure projects.
• Collect and input cultural heritage data into the department's heritage register.
• Develop, strengthen and maintain relationships with registered Aboriginal Party/ies.
• Negotiate with registered Aboriginal Party/ies and their agents on cultural heritage including cultural heritage risks, to support the delivery of road and infrastructure projects.
• Be cognisant of time, cost and broader government expectations to ensure timely and optimal outcomes for TMR and the community.
• Work with and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with all relevant parties to assist with effective management of natural, social and cultural resources.
• Manage unexpected finds in line with departmental policies and legislative requirements.
• Assist with basic advice regarding the requirements of Native Title for infrastructure projects and liaises with TMR's centralised Native Title Unit who conduct Native Title assessments.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:QLD/658418CAP/25Closing Date: ongoing
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