Address- Permanent Full-time – 35 hours per week
- Salary: $88,992 – $102,341 and 11% Superannuation + Car Allowances
About Us
Waverley is a diverse and innovative Council located in the heart of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a broad range of services, programs and initiatives, Waverley is one of the leading local government areas in NSW. Taking in some of Sydney's most beautiful beaches including the world famous Bondi Beach, and encompassing part of Sydney's global economic corridor at Bondi Junction, Waverley Council is an amazing place to broaden your career.
The Team
The Strategic Planner Heritage role is part of Council’s Urban Design and Heritage team in the Planning, Sustainability and Compliance directorate. This team works closely with the Strategic Planning and Economic Development teams. The strategic heritage planner also works with the DA planners, Open Space, Major projects and other parts of Council.
Waverley has a unique and spectacular landscape and a fascinating built and intangible heritage, including pre 1788 sites, early European settlement houses, Victorian terrace house streetscapes and interwar residential flat buildings as well as some fine modernist buildings.
The Waverley community greatly values their heritage. It represents their identity, their stories. Council is looking for a dedicated heritage professional to join a dynamic team who are committed to the protection, conservation, and celebration of that heritage.
The Role
The purpose of this role will be to implement and manage Waverley Council’s Heritage projects as well as providing high level heritage advice on development and strategic planning in Waverley.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on heritage issues for development applications, Planning Proposals and Precinct Plans.
- Prepare and review statutory planning instruments, plans, policies and reports with a focus on heritage.
- Provide a link between the Council requirements and the Department of Planning and Environment’s operations in the area of Heritage.
- Ensure changes in relevant legislation are properly reflected in Council’s policy and practice and that emerging issues are pro-actively met with appropriate responses.
- Represent Council’s interests in dealings with State and Federal Government Agencies and other Authorities.
- Preserve and promote the wellbeing of the community, including assisting with the implementation of policies and programs that create opportunities to increase the quality of the built environment in the public and private domain.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Heritage Conservation or equivalent
- Sound knowledge and application of the Burra Charter and associated legislation, particularly in relation to Heritage Planning.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in heritage related issues in a planning context including undertaking heritage assessments and other heritage projects.
Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience. For more information contact Huy Huynh on 0481240***.
Benefits of Working at Waverley
- WFH 2 days a week
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff social club, weekly yoga and other fun staff activities
- Yearly flu shots, skin checks and annual health and wellbeing fair
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Flexible working conditions, family friendly policies and other great employee benefits
Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People and Culture team at **@waverley.nsw.gov.au
