Do you have a "can-do" attitude and are willing to hit the ground running?
Utilise your knowledge and experience in heritage conservation
Work/Life Balance - Part time position (21 hours /3 days per week) - start/finish times and days are flexible
Temporary Term Contract for up to 2 years
Central Coast Council is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a healthy and safe work environment. We are committed to diversity in our community and our workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with a disability and people from diverse backgrounds to apply to be part of our inclusive team.
Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.
Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
The Heritage Officer will contribute to the development of Council’s heritage strategy, policies and educational/promotional material supporting and preserving Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage within the Local Government area. You will be responsible for liaising and collaborating with planning staff to deliver effective and responsible solutions for the development of Heritage items.
Our ideal candidate will have very strong communication skills, is an effective operator and someone who can hit the ground running from day one. You will be experienced in working within the requirements of Heritage and Local Government Legislation and have the ability to work with a cross section of Council Officers and skill sets.
Key activities of this role include:
Facilitate the provision of specialist design direction to applicants seeking to carry out work to heritage items and specialist heritage advice in relation to urban design matters;
Coordinate the review of sites potentially containing elements of Aboriginal heritage and review items that hold a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group in the LGA for social, cultural or spiritual reasons;
Review and deliver the annual Heritage Small Grants Program;
Liaise with all stakeholders in the planning process and the presentation of material to interested parties, the general community and Councillors.
Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.
This role provides a salary range between $864.36 to $1,037.40 per week ($41.16 to $49.40 per hour) + superannuation.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete additional online assessments.
Enquiries: Scott Duncan, Section Manager Local Planning and Policy on ph: 0437 739 010.
Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on Monday, 27 January 2020.
