Address- Contract until 30 April 2024
- Great employee benefits
- $138,183 + 11% Superannuation
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world's most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne
How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…
The Manager Heritage Strategy will champion the City's Heritage Strategy and its implementation, providing a platform for heritage in the city, including its value to communities and its role in urban renewal and city growth. Through the delivery of a significant heritage program to update and consolidate the understanding of the city's history and development, the Manager, Heritage Strategy will be responsible for ensuring best practice and innovative approaches be piloted and adopted, including consideration of pre-settlement and post settlement cultural heritage. They will lead the exhibition and Planning Panel process to ensure appropriate heritage protection of the City's built environment through policy, working closely with the Planning Policy Team.
The role will provide leadership and high quality professional heritage advice to give effect to Council's goals for proactively managing the municipality's development.
What you will bring...(selection criteria)
- Relevant qualifications in cultural heritage, archaeology, strategic planning, urban design, architecture (or similar) and extensive experience in cultural heritage management and/ or advisory services.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a small multidisciplinary team and manage consultants effectively.
- High level of interpersonal skills in negotiation, persuasion, exercising discretion and judgement in a complex, administrative and political working environment.
- Proven experience effectively managing issues within a highly political and complex environment
- Ability to drive positive culture and demonstrate and display City of Melbourne values - accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence. This includes a personal commitment to ensuring the team embraces EO and diversity principles.
By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.
What we can offer you...
- Career / Self-Development & Leadership Programs
- Paid Volunteer Leave
- Optional ADO available
- Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits
- MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more...
How to apply…
As part of the online application form you are required to:
- attach your resume
- attach your cover letter, addressing selection criteria (no more than two pages)
'Given the temporary nature of this role, the opportunity might suit a candidate who can take on an external secondment'
Please attention your covering letter to Julian Edwards, (Acting) Director City Strategy
For further information about the position, please refer to the position description attached.
Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Monday 22nd January 2024
For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.
