Senior Heritage Planner — Lead Conservation & Policy

Hawkesbury City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly rostered day off

Fitness passport option

On-site parking

Health and wellbeing program

Long service leave after 5 years

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Social club and events

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Heritage Conservation Specialist to provide expert heritage and conservation advice across internal and external stakeholders. You will lead the Council’s Heritage Strategy, assess development applications, and help prepare heritage policies and strategies.

Required qualifications include a tertiary degree in heritage conservation or related discipline, strong research and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience applying heritage conservation principles and handling complex issues.
• Ability to prepare/assess heritage significance and impact assessments.
• Knowledge of NSW heritage legislation and related guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council and community in heritage conservation and strategy development.
• Assess development applications for heritage impact and compliance.
• Prepare heritage policies and related strategies and reports.

Skills

Heritage conservation

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in heritage conservation or related discipline

Postgraduate qualification in heritage conservation or related discipline

Job description

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Heritage Conservation Specialist to provide expert heritage and conservation advice across internal and external stakeholders. You will lead the Council’s Heritage Strategy, assess development applications, and help prepare heritage policies and strategies.

Required qualifications include a tertiary degree in heritage conservation or related discipline, strong research and analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.