Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor - NQ

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As a Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities

The opportunity:

As the Senior Cultural Heritage Advisor, you’ll provide expert advice on complex cultural heritage matters, helping to manage heritage risk and ensure compliance with legislation and Powerlink policies. You’ll support and guide Cultural Heritage Officers across projects, including assessments, site inspections, and engagement with Traditional Owners, landholders, and project teams.

You'll lead the development and implementation of cultural heritage strategies, contribute to the creation of internal procedures and guidelines, and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and government agencies. A key part of your role will be fostering respectful partnerships with First Nations communities and supporting the delivery of audit outcomes to uphold our heritage commitments.
 

The people you'll join:

You’ll be joining a passionate and supportive group within Powerlink’s Indigenous Partnerships team, a dedicated team that leads our engagement with First Nations communities across Queensland. The team works closely with Traditional Owners, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure respectful, meaningful, and collaborative partnerships. You’ll contribute to shaping how Cultural Heritage is understood and managed across the business, all while helping to strengthen Powerlink’s broader commitment to reconciliation and inclusive infrastructure development.

What you'll bring:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, coupled with relevant experience in archaeology, anthropology, cultural heritage management, or other relevant disciplines
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners and representative bodies.
• Deep understanding of Queensland’s cultural heritage legislation and ideally, its application to infrastructure projects.
• Strong capability in stakeholder consultation, cultural heritage strategy development, and compliance oversight.
   

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 4th May 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.