An opportunity is now available for a Principal Cultural Heritage Officer with high level leadership and cultural heritage management expertise to the organisation.

Job details

When you work at TMR, you are part of something bigger! Our vision is to create a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone - no department has a bigger role to play in keeping the Queensland of today moving, or in helping build for the future.

In the role of Principal Cultural Heritage Officer, you will provide high level specialist advice on cultural heritage policy, methodologies, and standards both within and
external to the department. You will also manage and implement cultural heritage processes and procedures for input into the delivery of the Region's contribution to
the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP), ensuring projects are not delayed while remaining compliant with state and federal legislation.

To help keep Queensland moving, we are actively recruiting for a Principal Cultural Heritage Officer with:
•Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to emerging cultural heritage issues, deliver strategic whole of government advice, and identify opportunities to align solutions with broader TMR priorities.
•Proven experience leading strong operational and strategic relationships with Traditional Owner Groups, including effective consultation, negotiation, and development of Cultural Heritage Management Agreements.
•Ability to provide expert cultural heritage advice, including high level guidance on policies, methodologies and standards, while managing performance matters using best practice approaches and analysing complex technical information across multiple systems.
•Utilise exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to build and maintain effective relationships across TMR and with external agencies to support effective cultural heritage management.

A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to study assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

Applications to remain current for 12 months. 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/683843/26

Closing Date: Monday, 13th April 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 683843 26 Role description (PDF, 367KB)