Senior Heritage Planning Officer

Provide advice and lead delivery of historic heritage management services across the Gippsland Region and support cultural heritage management as required. The position will support the delivery of departmental priorities including the consistent, integrated, and efficient delivery of forest, fire and emergency management services.
You will sit within the Forest and Fire Planning Unit and provide professional advice on the protection and management of historic heritage places, objects, and values, and identify strategic opportunities to manage heritage values more effectively. It will also support, as required the cultural heritage team.
As a part of the Forest and Fire Operations Division leadership team the Team Leader, Heritage Management will be required to develop effective working relationships with Traditional Owners, Registered Aboriginal parties, partner agencies, First People-State Relations and Heritage Victoria as effective collaboration is essential to heritage protection and management on public land. The Team Leader Heritage Management will also contribute to building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is community focussed, collaborative, professional and engaged.
The Senior Heritage Planning Officer, will be an active member of the Regional Forest and Fire Planning leadership team, contributing to the delivery of group and departmental priorities, and to building an inclusive and high performing workforce that is customer focussed, collaborative, professional and engaged. The Forest, Fire and Regions Group plays a critical role in the delivery of integrated, accessible and high-quality land and natural resource management for Victorians and protection against and management of fires and emergencies. As a large diverse Group, it provides opportunities to make a positive impact on Victoria's natural environment and communities while offering its employees variety of work and challenges.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification or demonstrated practical experience in Heritage Management, Archaeology, or Anthropology, and appropriate Geographical Information system (GIS) skills or ability to acquire these.
• Knowledge of, and experience in the identification, protection, and management of historic heritage places, objects, and values is highly desirable.
• An understanding of relevant Aboriginal cultural heritage and historic heritage legislation and DELWP's Pupangarli Marnmarnepu Strategy.

This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within Gippsland Region with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 27 December 2023.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.