Senior Heritage Planner

About the role

As the Senior Heritage Planner, you will apply your expert knowledge to support strategic planning across City of Newcastle, acting as the key technical resource for heritage matters. You will lead and contribute to heritage studies, strategies, policies and planning controls, ensuring heritage is effectively integrated into decision-making while supporting appropriate growth and aligning outcomes with legislation, best practice and Council priorities.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge to support strategic planning across City of Newcastle
• Lead and contribute to heritage studies, strategies, policies and planning controls
• Ensure heritage is effectively integrated into decision-making
• Support appropriate growth and align outcomes with legislation, best practice and Council priorities
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams, agencies, consultants and the community
• Mentor staff, build team capability and foster a high-performing environment
• Operate with a high level of autonomy

Requirements

• Expert knowledge in heritage planning
• Experience in leading and contributing to heritage studies, strategies, policies and planning controls
• Ability to integrate heritage considerations into decision-making processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams, agencies, consultants and the community
• Ability to mentor staff and build team capability

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Heritage Studies or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in heritage planning
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices
• Experience in leading and contributing to heritage studies, strategies, policies and planning controls

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools

Benefits

Life at City of Newcastle (CN):

• Flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $18.00 per fortnight
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist and Psychology, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Pay

$77,166.06 + 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment + 12% Superannuation per annum for a 21-hour week

Schedule

21-hour working week with flexible/hybrid work arrangements/model

Contact

Shane Cahill - Strategic & Place Planning Manager

02 4974 2892

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