Applications closing on 27 May 2024, 09:00 AMPart time (0.4 FTE)OngoingBand 6, $83,031 pa (pro-rata) + SuperClosing date: 9am on Monday 27 May 2024Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.The roleThe Heritage and Urban Design Officer plays an important role in conserving, protecting and celebrating the Shire's cultural heritage through:assisting Council to promote a broad and inclusive vision of cultural heritage as central to the identity and wellbeing of the Shirepromoting and advancing the part design can play in shaping the future form and social, environmental and economic performance of our municipalityadvising the public, developers and Council's statutory planning team about heritage and urban designassisting the Coordinator Strategic Planning in the preparation and completion of heritage and urban design strategies and guidelinesTo be successful in this role you will have:relevant experience and qualifications in heritage and urban designunderstanding of relevant legislation and design issues associated with development in rural regional Victoriathe ability to effectively communicate with developers and applicants to discuss and resolve mattersAnnual salary increasesHybrid working options – work from home and the officeFlexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days offWellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leaveCross-skilling and professional development opportunitiesIf you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Nathan Lord, Coordinator Strategic Planning, on (03) 5471 1815 .Please ensure your application includes:A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the positionA copy of your current resumeAdditional informationMount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
