- Senior Manager Heritage Programs
- Environment Officer Class 14
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $161,614 to $179,232 + super
- Ongoing opportunity
- Based in Parramatta/regional location – to be negotiated
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!
About the role
As Senior Manager Heritage Programs, you will lead the delivery of State Heritage Register and World Heritage programs. You will help promote heritage awareness across the state to support and empower the community to value, celebrate and conserve their heritage and culture.
The role leads the implementation and evaluation of heritage programs to ensure that governance and project management meets customer expectations, achieves outcomes and objectives and comply with statutory requirements.
You will design and deliver programs that:
- support the community to identify, nominate and register potential items for the State Heritage Register
- empower owners and managers of heritage items to comply with legislative requirements, and
- promote the conservation the state's cultural objects and heritage sites.
About you
We are looking for an experienced strategic, relatable leader with a strong collaborative nature and operational acumen, to successfully lead a large team of project staff who work across different locations. You will be a highly skilled communicator and negotiator, who can effectively lead change and deliver high performance. You will have previous management experience, leading a multidisciplinary team with a focus on leadership, service delivery and efficiency.
You will have experience in delivering programs and projects to strict deadlines and have relevant experience in working within a statutory environment.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in heritage, archaeological site conservation or relevant field.
- Drivers Licence and ability to travel
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Heritage Programs
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close 11:55PM Wednesday 20th November 2024
Should you require further information about the role please contact Sam Kidman, Executive Director Heritage at sam.kidman@heritage.nsw.gov.au or on 0436 913 351.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Graeme Ellis on 0437236477 (please mention reference number 538404).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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