The purpose of the Director (Environment & Cultural Heritage) is to provide strategic direction, program management and high-level leadership and expertise in managing environmental, cultural heritage and corridor management issues for the organisation.

Job details

We are seeking a Director (Environment & Cultural Heritage) to join our team based in Brisbane.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Desirable qualifications
• Whilst not mandatory, a tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental management, natural resource management or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Requirements of the role
• Experience providing robust and strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders, using your effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide direction and support to team members and peers, whilst
modelling professional behaviour and a commitment to high performance.
• Experience with Complex environmental issues relating to construction projects (eg land contaminants - PFAS) would be highly desirable
• Experience with Federal (EPBC) and State Environmental Approvals would be highly desirable
• Experience with Cultural Heritage Processes and Agreements would be highly desirable

For further information please refer to the Role Description and Applicant Guide attached.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668941/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• applicant-guide (5) (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  668941 25 Role Description (Word, 567KB)
  Role Description