Heritage Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Heritage Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Part time role – 7 hours per day, 3 days a week
• Salary for 21 hours per week is up to $59,216.73 p.a. plus super.
• Earn additional market rate allowance of up to $3,756 p.a.

• Part time role – 7 hours per day, 3 days a week
• Annual salary for 21 hours per week is up to $59,216.73 p.a. plus super. Earn an additional market rate allowance of up to $3,756 p.a.
• Modern harbourside offices with garden surrounds

Woollahra has a rich and diverse history and natural setting that is represented in Victorian, Federation and inter-war buildings, precincts, settings and streetscapes. Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to join its heritage team in caring for this environmental heritage which has a local, regional and, in many instances, a nationally recognised level of heritage significance.

Your primary role is to provide expert heritage advice on development applications. Your skills and expertise in assessing the impact of development on the heritage significance of buildings and areas and your knowledge and experience with building design and construction will be critical to this role. You will also be required to provide general advice on heritage-related matters and assist with the preparation of conservation policy from time to time. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated current working experience in assessing the impact of development on the heritage significance of buildings and areas
• Demonstrated current working experience in assessing the heritage significance of Australian architectural styles and heritage conservation areas
• Demonstrated knowledge of and current working experience with heritage conservation best practice in the built environment
• A tertiary qualification in architecture or an associated discipline and demonstrated skills and experience in building design and construction
• Demonstrated knowledge of and current working experience with NSW local and state heritage legislation and NSW Heritage Division guidelines
• Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed skills in the use of PC software including Word and Excel
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality customer service
• A Class C driver’s licence

Desirable Criteria

• A tertiary qualification in heritage conservation or town planning
• Experience with appeals in the Land and Environment Court
• Mediation and facilitation skills and experience

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria
• If you have a separate statement addressing the each of the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Chris Bluett, Manager Strategic Planning on 02 9391 7083 during business hours
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE:   Monday, 30 July 2018

**Previous applicants need not re-apply**

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  

We value:

• Respect for people
• Integrity and excellent performance
• Professional, quality service
• Open, accountable communication