Burwood Council

Senior Heritage Planner

• Part-time maximum term contract up to 12 months
• Salary range between
  $720.12 to $863.84 per week + 11.5% super

About us:

We are the City of Transformation, we work as one team and value excellence, courage and, curiosity.

The Burwood Council area is a hub of Inner West Sydney and is identified as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. It is a cosmopolitan destination with a thriving business and retail centre, with plans for a strong and vibrant future.

Our progressive community enjoys well-designed public spaces, inclusive cultural events, intriguing laneways with impressive public art and an enviable restaurant and cafe scene.

At Burwood Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036.

Read on further if you would like to join us

Your Position:

You will be Council's in-house expert on all heritage-related
matters in the City Strategy Directorate, with demonstrated experience and
understanding of heritage and conservation assessment, policy, design, and
management across strategic and statutory processes.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Working across Council to
  ensure effective planning, delivery and management of the Directorate's
  responsibilities and functions as they relate to all heritage-related matters;
• Providing high-level
  expertise, advice and direction in relation to developing, consulting,
  reporting on and implementing Strategic Land Use, Planning, Development &
  Urban Management Strategies, Plans and Policies matters as well as heritage
  conservation for the Burwood LGA;
• Preparing heritage reports
  and documentation such as, but not limited to: statements of heritage impact;
  heritage assessment; conservation management plans; interpretation strategies;
  grant submissions; and research;
• A demonstrated
  understanding of the application of statutory heritage and planning legislation
  to projects, particularly the Heritage Act 1977, and ability to
  navigate various approval pathways and statutory systems (e.g. Heritage Act
  exemptions, experience with conditions of consent);
• Making recommendations on
  heritage matters to be incorporated into policies, codes or planning
  instruments, including masterplans, development control plans, and character
  and place/precinct plans;
• Contributing as required to
  the creation of exceptional urban environments and places through the provision
  of timely expert advice for development applications, and delivering high
  quality strategies, plans and policies across a broad range of council programs
  and projects.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications, at degree level in Heritage Conservation and demonstrated experience providing Heritage Advice and Assessment
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively, whilst developing working relationships with all stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to develop and implement high quality and effective education and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to represent Council in public forums, planning and design excellence panels, and court in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Availability to work out of hours and on weekends as required.

Key Requirements:

• COVID-19 vaccination for all employees (2 Vaccines)
• Willingness to complete a National Police History Check
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment health assessment
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Culture & Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Enquiries:

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or please contact Sumathi Navaratnam, Manager City Planning on 9911 9913.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and follow the steps.

Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Closing date:

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 at 11:59 pm

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.