The City of Launceston, an award-winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:Position Title: Place and Heritage OfficerPosition Number: POS1836This permanent full-time position will report to the Team Leader, Place Making. As part of the Place Making team, you will develop strategic and innovative approaches to historic heritage within a Place Making Framework with an emphasis on heritage and built character in Launceston.The key aspects of this role are to lead or support the development of projects and policies, and provide ongoing guidance which preserves and enhances the character of Launceston's places from a Place Making, heritage and/or urban design perspective.We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills, and experience:A good understanding of statutory and strategic planning processes.Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of small to medium strategic projects.A good working knowledge and experience in urban design, architecture, or current heritage management theory and practice.Qualifications in town planning, urban design, architecture, archaeology, or a similar heritage-related discipline is desirable.At least 3 years' experience in a heritage management-related field is highly desirable.Ideally, we are seeking applicants that meet all the above criteria. If you are interested in this role but believe that you do not have the necessary level of qualifications or depth of experience, you are encouraged to apply. A development plan may be an option, together with guidance and mentoring.If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply, please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.For further information, please contact Marcus Grantham, Team Leader Place Making on 03 6323 3*** or ****** apply, please address your application to People and Culture, clearly stating the position number and send to ****** or complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume, and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for an interview.If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at ******, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details, and a member of the team will be in touch.Applications must be received by 3:00pm, Thursday, 21 November 2024.
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