Heritage Data and Assurance Officer

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Heritage Data and Assurance Officer. This temporary full-time role focuses on turning heritage data into insights, improving data governance, and supporting reporting for NSW Government agencies. Parramatta-based with hybrid options.

You will analyse heritage data, identify quality issues, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to strengthen reporting frameworks and conservation priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex datasets and data quality issues.
• Understanding of heritage registers, asset management, and reporting requirements similar to Section 170.

Responsibilities

• Analyse heritage and conservation data to improve quality and integrity.
• Support compliance with heritage reporting requirements.
• Provide insights to inform listing, conservation priorities and governance improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Data governance

Reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in data analysis

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Turn complex heritage data into meaningful insights that strengthen the protection and management of NSW’s heritage
• Temporary full-time opportunity till 31 Oct 2028
• Office location: Parramatta, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 to $124,158 + super
  

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Heritage Data and Assurance Officer to join Heritage NSW within Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. In this temporary role, you will play a key part in supporting the delivery of heritage programs by improving the quality, consistency and integrity of heritage data across NSW Government agencies.

The role is responsible for analysing heritage and conservation register data, identifying data quality issues, supporting compliance with Section 170 heritage reporting requirements, and providing insights that inform heritage listing and conservation priorities. Working closely with government agencies and internal stakeholders, you will help strengthen reporting frameworks, improve data governance practices, and contribute to heritage reform initiatives.

To be successful, you will bring strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and experience working with complex or incomplete datasets. Knowledge of heritage registers, asset management, Section 170 programs, or similar regulatory and reporting frameworks will be highly regarded.

This role would suit someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, and contributing to the protection and management of NSW's heritage assets.

About You

You are a highly organised and analytical professional with experience working with complex datasets and a passion for maintaining data quality, accuracy and integrity. You enjoy investigating issues, identifying trends and translating data into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

You have strong problem-solving skills and can confidently manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes. You are comfortable working with incomplete or inconsistent information, applying sound judgement and attention to detail to ensure reporting is accurate and reliable.

A collaborative communicator, you build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders and can clearly explain complex information to diverse audiences. You take a proactive approach to engaging with others to improve data quality, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Ideally, you will bring experience in data analysis, data assurance, reporting, information management or a related field, along with an understanding of heritage registers, heritage asset management, Section 170 requirements or similar compliance and reporting frameworks. Relevant tertiary qualifications in data analysis, data assurance, data management, or equivalent experience are essential. Most importantly, you are motivated by contributing to meaningful outcomes and are excited by the opportunity to support the protection, management and recognition of NSW's heritage assets for future generations.

• Tertiary qualifications in Data Analysis, Data Assurance, Data Management and/or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Heritage Data and Assurance Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Applications close Sunday 11th October 2026 at 11:55PM.

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