Senior Strategic Heritage Officer

• Base salary up to $116,479 p.a. + Super + Potential to earn additional market rate allowance of up to $7,500 p.a.
• Fully maintained private use vehicle with free secure parking in Double Bay (or $8,500 vehicle allowance) 
• Access to a fortnightly RDO and hybrid work arrangement - flexible work/life balance

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly skilled and qualified Senior Strategic Heritage Officer to join our growing heritage team within the Strategic Planning & Place department at Woollahra Council. 

The Woollahra municipality has a rich and diverse history and natural setting that is represented in Victorian, Federation and inter-war buildings, precincts, settings and streetscapes. Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to join its heritage team in caring for this environmental heritage which has local, regional and, in many instances, a nationally recognised level of heritage significance.

As the Senior Strategic Heritage Officer, you will join a close-knit and collaborative team. You will be responsible for the preparation of heritage conservation policy and information, provide advice to Councillors and staff, and promote heritage conservation in the community. You will also respond to customer enquiries and assist in explaining policies to customers.

About you

You will be a high achiever with;

• A tertiary qualification in Architecture, Town Planning or an associated discipline with particular emphasis on the built environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review and implementation of NSW heritage-related legislation, policies and strategies used in local environmental plans and development control plans.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing heritage significance and preparing heritage inventory sheets for local and state heritage items.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing the impact of development on the heritage significance of buildings and areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NSW heritage legislation and Heritage NSW guidelines.

Please click here to view the full list of essential and desirable criteria. 

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - work from home up to 2 days per week
• High quality training and development opportunities 
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the 'APPLY' button
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
• If you have a separate statement addressing the each of the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Anne White Manager Strategic Planning & Place on (02) 9391 7*** during business hours
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE:   11:59PM on Sunday, 21 April 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.