Strategic Heritage Project Lead

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Senior Heritage Officer, Major Projects to represent Heritage Victoria in managing heritage places affected by major government projects. You will provide objective heritage advice across planning, approvals and project delivery, including permit assessments.

The role leads complex permit assessments, prepares reports, represents Heritage Victoria at hearings, and builds stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the

Qualifications

• List A tertiary qualification in heritage-related discipline, such as architecture, conservation, engineering, planning, archaeology, landscape or horticulture, with experience in heritage conservation (mandatory).
• A strong understanding of heritage conservation and management, including the philosophical and practical issues affecting Victoria’s most significant heritage places and the Heritage Act 2017.
• The ability to understand and anticipate economic and political trends, assess their implications for major projects and consider emerging issues and long‑term impacts.

Skills

Communicates with clarity and impact

Resilience and sound judgement

Future-focused mindset

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Proactive and collaborative

Education

List A tertiary qualification in heritage-related discipline

Understanding of heritage conservation and management

Ability to anticipate economic and political trends

Job description

Department of Transport and Planning in Victoria seeks a Senior Heritage Officer, Major Projects to represent Heritage Victoria in managing heritage places affected by major government projects. You will provide objective heritage advice across planning, approvals and project delivery, including permit assessments.

The role leads complex permit assessments, prepares reports, represents Heritage Victoria at hearings, and builds stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the