Senior Heritage Officer- CL 9/10 2x positions: 1x Ongoing and 1x Temporary until 29/02/2028 Located in Eveleigh, Sydney CBD with convenient access to major transport hubs Flexible working arrangements available Competitive salary ranging from $120,859 to $133,183 p.a. plus superannuation 35 hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities About the Role School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
As a Senior Heritage Officer you will play a vital role in providing technical advice and expertise on the management of the Department's items of heritage significance, in consultation with Aboriginal organisations, Heritage NSW, community groups, project teams, and other key stakeholders, to promote informed infrastructure planning, design and development.
For more information please review the role description or visit School Infrastructure NSW & the Department website.
About You The ideal candidate will possess:
Experience in providing advice on heritage and conservation management. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including Heritage NSW, Aboriginal Organisations, and community groups. Experience in managing and coordinating heritage projects, implementing heritage plans and researching heritage issues. For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Heritage Officer
Essential requirements of the role Relevant tertiary qualifications in Heritage or a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education. Key knowledge and experience Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. How to apply When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:
Targeted Q1) Please provide an overview of your experience providing specialist advice to stakeholders with varying expectations, viewpoints and interests, across a range of complex and sensitive heritage issues (300 words maximum) Targeted Q2) Please provide an example of how you have developed and maintained highly effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders (300 words maximum)
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening which includes a National Criminal History Check.
Closing date: 5 October 2024 at 11:59pm
For role enquiries please contact Duncan Jones at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion . " A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
