Cultural Heritage Support Officer - CQ/SQ

A career that matters and lasts

As the Cultural Heritage Support Officer, 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:

• Competitive Salary starting from $106,726 + 14.75% super
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
• Additional leave purchasing 
• 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay? 
• Hybrid, family-friendly flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Cultural Heritage Support Officer, you'll provide essential administrative and logistical support to Powerlink's Cultural Heritage team. This role is pivotal in facilitating engagement with Traditional Owner groups, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure compliance with cultural heritage obligations and support the implementation of Powerlink's Reconciliation Action Plan. You will also: 

• Support Cultural Heritage Officers in engaging with Traditional Owner groups and stakeholders, coordinating meetings, managing logistics, budgets, and schedules.
• Maintain Cultural Heritage databases and records, ensuring governance and compliance requirements are met.
• Assist with financial processes including invoicing and purchasing, liaising with Administrative Support for reconciliation and stakeholder responses.
• Organise travel, meetings, and catering; prepare agendas, minutes, and proofread/edit information.
• Provide high-level support for Cultural Heritage team initiatives, including liaison with Traditional Owner groups and external stakeholders.
• Respond to internal queries on Cultural Heritage matters, conduct database searches, and prepare timely responses.

The people you'll join:

Based at our Virginia office, you'll join our team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation, striving to create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected. We foster a culture that supports personal growth and professional development, offering opportunities to work on impactful projects that make a difference in our communities.

What you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or related discipline, or lesser qualification when coupled with significant experience within an administration environment
• Experience in project, accounts, or administrative support roles, with a focus on process improvement.
• Ability to recognise and respond to sensitive Traditional Owner and stakeholder issues.
• Experience in working in diverse and cross functional teams

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 Friday 22nd November 2024. 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 recruitment@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. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

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.