Heritage Permits Specialist (Fixed Term)

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Heritage Officer (Permits) to assess permit applications and other statutory changes to places on the Victorian Heritage Register. You will provide specialist advice, prepare reports, and support hearings while meeting legislative timeframes and promoting inclusive environments.

The role requires a heritage-related qualification, knowledge of the Heritage Act 2017, and experience in heritage conservation, with duties spanning stakeholder

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a heritage-related discipline, such as architecture, conservation, engineering, planning, archaeology, landscape or horticulture, with experience in heritage conservation (mandatory).
• Understanding of the philosophical and practical issues involved in conserving and managing the State’s most significant heritage places, and knowledge of the Heritage Act 2017 (mandatory).
• Experience working in a heritage-related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess permit applications, exemptions and other statutory applications for changes to places and objects on the Victorian Heritage Register; provide objective recommendations and high-quality reports within legislative timeframes.

Education

Heritage-related qualification

Job description

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Heritage Officer (Permits) to assess permit applications and other statutory changes to places on the Victorian Heritage Register. You will provide specialist advice, prepare reports, and support hearings while meeting legislative timeframes and promoting inclusive environments.

The role requires a heritage-related qualification, knowledge of the Heritage Act 2017, and experience in heritage conservation, with duties spanning stakeholder