Heritage Advisor

• Permanent, Full-time opportunity with a Monthly RDO with Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Applications for Part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) will be seriously considered 

• Annualised Salary Band 7, $97,407 to $107,865 per annum plus statutory superannuation 

About the City of Ballarat 

Ballarat is a city of communities and is home to a diverse group of people, each contributing their own culture, ideas and aspirations to Ballarat’s identity. The city’s story is one of layered change. Today, the municipality extends across parts of the traditional country of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people who have lived here for tens of thousands of years and who remain connected to local landscapes.   

The city’s urban form was quickly established during the Victorian gold rushes and today includes distinctive settlement patterns and a significant number of historic buildings, public art, historic collections, gardens and public places. Ballarat values this legacy and it contributes greatly to the liveability of the city, providing a solid basis for ongoing economic prosperity.   

Along with legislative responsibilities, the City of Ballarat has a strong commitment to best practice heritage conservation and management and to achieving high-quality heritage outcomes.   

The role 
Play a pivotal role in conserving, protecting and celebrating the rich history of the City of Ballarat. Reporting to the Manager Statutory Planning, you will advise a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on heritage issues across the municipality. 

The City of Ballarat’s statutory planning team is a growing and dynamic team, assessing a wide range of complex urban and rural land use issues. Through the provision of well-considered and grounded advice, this position would contribute to the heritage skills base of Statutory Planners and related internal disciplines. Though the primary focus of the role remains advising on the appropriateness of development proposals, potential also exists to contribute to higher-level policy development and strategic project work.  
 

About you 

Given the specialist qualifications required of this position, the successful candidate will have an architectural, urban design and/or planning background with significant experience in heritage management and conservation. Council may consider a qualified person who has a keen interest in pursuing further qualifications in heritage, urban design and architectural planning and conservation.  You will also possess well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise and clearly communicate with line managers and all internal and external stakeholders. 

Key Selection Criteria 

• Degree in architecture, planning, urban design, heritage or a related field of expertise;   

• Proven ability to positively lead statutory planners, stakeholders and local community in matters relating to heritage conservation  

• Proven ability to provide a high level of customer service in a timely and professional manner  

• Well developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and communicate with Council colleagues and the public 

• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing process improvements in matters relating to heritage management and in accordance with corporate objectives  

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and to develop sound working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; 

• Ability to investigate and prepare written recommendations on complex heritage related issues;  

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in heritage conservation, urban design and/or planning, including a sound knowledge of The Australian ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance (The Burra Charter), the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Heritage Act 1995 and related legislation. 

To apply 

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 12 noon Monday 2nd August, 2021. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer screening questions based on the key selection criteria.  

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.  

Contact 

For any additional questions, please contact Connor Perrott, Manager Statutory Planning on 0419 108 257. 

The City of Ballarat is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and flexibility. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.  We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all and are committed to ensuring that all jobs in our workforce can be performed flexibly. If you're short listed for a role and are looking for flexibility, we encourage you to start the flexible working conversation with the hiring manager to find out what options may be possible for the role you're applying for.