Title: Heritage Officer (Permits)
About Us
The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.
About the group
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.
Heritage Victoria is the principal body in Victoria responsible for the State's historic heritage. It delivers the functions of the Heritage Act 2017, which enables the identification, protection and management of Victoria's State significant heritage places and objects, including historic archaeological sites and maritime heritage. Heritage Victoria maintains the Victorian Heritage Register, the archaeological Heritage Inventory and the Historic Shipwrecks Database. It advises property owners, local and State government bodies, industry and the general community on heritage practice. It seeks to increase recognition of Victoria's significant heritage, to support the retention of significant values when heritage places are adapted or changed, and to communicate the benefits of investing in heritage assets.
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term, full-time position until 31/7/2026.
The Heritage Officer (Permits) will contribute to the work of the multi-disciplinary team delivering Heritage Victoria’s statutory functions under the Heritage Act 2017. The position will be responsible for the assessment of permit applications, permit exemptions and other statutory applications in relation to changes proposed for heritage places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register. The position will provide recommendations required in the delivery of statutory functions and liaise with and provide advice to owners, clients, consultants and other stakeholders on statutory processes and heritage matters.
In addition to the above, a current Driver’s License is required for this role.
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Position Accountabilities
The successful candidates will be required to assess permits, exemptions, and statutory applications within required timeframes, ensuring the preparation of accurate, objective reports and correspondence. Prepare for and contribute to the representation of the Executive Director at Heritage Council hearings, provide expert heritage advice to stakeholders to support positive heritage outcomes, and foster effective partnerships across government, industry, and community. Contribute to efficient system and record management practices that support transparency and accountability, work collaboratively across teams to deliver organisational priorities, and uphold cultural safety by fostering inclusive, respectful environments.
Key Selection Criteria –
Core Victorian Public Service (VPS) capabilities
- Influence and Persuasion (Applied level) – Consistently adapts the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience and plans how to tackle objections; Applies own ideas by linking them to others’ values, needs & goals.
- Interpersonal Skills (Accomplished level) – Detects the underlying concerns, interests or emotions that lie behind what is being said & done; Presents as genuine & sincere when dealing with others; Projects an objective view of another’s positions; Uses understanding of individuals to get the best outcomes for the person & organisation.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Foundational level) – Contributes ideas toward improving the effectiveness of own work area; Understands and delivers against standards of quality and effectiveness applicable to own area of work; Maintains quality in the face of time pressure.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Applied level) – Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determine additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
- Working Collaboratively (Applied level) – Build a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Support others in challenging situations.
- Resilience (Applied level) – Gives frank and honest feedback/advice; Listens when ideas are challenged, seeks to understand the nature of criticism and respond constructively; Displays confidence and conviction when communicating an opinion.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
- A tertiary qualification in a heritage related discipline including but not limited to architecture, conservation, engineering, planning, archaeology, landscape or horticulture with experience in heritage conservation required.
- Demonstrated understanding of the philosophical and practical issues relating to the conservation and management of the State’s most significant heritage places is required.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Heritage Act 2017.
Desirable
- Experience working in a heritage related field.
What we offer
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 24th of July 2025.
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Jessica Hood - Principal Heritage Permits via (03) 5381 9428 or jessica.hood@transport.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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