43072

Closes: 14 May 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $124,103 - $133,195 plus superannuation
Position No: 43072
Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 May 2025
Contact Officer: Heather Wallace on Heather.Wallace@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9562

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Details: Help protect Canberra’s heritage!

Are you passionate about Canberra’s history, culture, and environment?

As Manager of the Registrations team, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying Canberra’s rich cultural, natural, and historic heritage. Whether it’s delving into the archives, visiting heritage sites, or engaging with the community, your work will ensure that the ACT’s heritage is recognised, protected, and celebrated for generations to come.

This is not just another job—it’s a chance to:

• Be part of something meaningful: Shape the future of heritage conservation in the ACT by researching and assessing places and objects that hold heritage significance, including Aboriginal, history and natural sites and objects.
• Engage with the community: Work directly with property owners, nominators, and heritage experts to influence decisions that impact Canberra’s heritage.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy: With hybrid work arrangements and the ability to set your own schedule around field visits and research, this role offers a great balance of professional and personal life.
• Develop your expertise: Whether you’re a seasoned heritage professional or have relevant experience in fields like architecture, history, or archaeology, this role offers opportunities for growth and learning.
• Make a visible impact: Your efforts will contribute to the safeguarding of heritage places and objects that define Canberra’s identity, making your work directly beneficial to the community.

Based in a flexible, activity-based work environment in Dickson, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and see the results of your work unfold across the Territory.

Eligibility/other requirements:

Manage the team overseeing nominations and assessments to the ACT Heritage Register, including working closely with the Heritage Council. The position includes:

• strong project management experience
• stakeholder management skills
• experience of applying legislation
• knowledge of government processes
• experience responding to FOI requests

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 19 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

How to Apply: Applications should be a pitch of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria. Include a current curriculum vitae and names of two referees.

Send your Expression Of Interest to Heather Wallace, Director, Registrations and Engagement, ACT Heritage, heather.wallace@act.gov.au

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 19 May 2025 to 30 June 2025. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.