About the role
In this role you will provide expert technical advice and input into heritage assessments and heritage amendment processes and coordinate built heritage referrals by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve great outcomes. This team collaborates with property owners, heritage consultants and the community to safeguard significant places, and lead research that captures and promotes Geelong’s rich built and intangible heritage.

Work type: Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027, 3 days a week.
Classification: Band 6, $95,760 + super, pro rata.

Key responsibilities include:

• Apply best-practice heritage principles in the preparataion of heritage assessments and statements of significance to deliver strong project outcomes and advice.
• Liaise with external agencies, including Heritage Victoria, to ensure coordinated, well-informed heritage decisions.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports and guidance materials for Built Heritage projects.
• Drive continuous improvement across heritage project delivery, referral processes and professional practice.
• Coordinate heritage study timelines and ensure reporting and amendment requirements are met.
• Brief Strategic Implementation on heritage projects, provide expert advice, and support the timely preparation of Statements of Significance.
• Maintain an internal and external referral register, tracking requests, advice and outcomes.
• Manage and prioritise heritage referrals with the Built Heritage Coordinator, aligning with statutory timeframes and organisational priorities.
• Identify and implement improvements to built heritage processes and systems.
• Oversee the development of clear, user-friendly fact sheets, tools and digital content to support community understanding of built heritage.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in heritage, architecture, heritage conservation, planning or related field and significant professional experience in built heritage in a comparable organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies including the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Heritage Act 2017, Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, and Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.
• Sound knowledge of built heritage conservation principles, including heritage significance, statements of significance, heritage criteria and recognized conservation methodologies.
• Understanding of the Victorian planning system as it relates to heritage, including heritage overlays, strategic planning processes and the role of referral advice.
• Understanding of State heritage processes and the role of Heritage Victoria and other government agencies.
• Familiarity with heritage studies, strategies and implementation frameworks within a local government setting.
• Experience establishing, maintaining and using internal and external referral registers to track requests, advice, timelines and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience using web-based systems to manage referrals, and ability to prepare, manage and update content across online systems, templates and guidance material.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

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From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Janine Barrand | Coordinator Built Heritage

Janine.Barrand@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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