Senior Advisor Heritage

Help preserve the stories places and cultural heritage that connect communities to their past and shape their future.

• Influence decisions that protect and celebrate heritage ensuring important cultural historical and Aboriginal heritage values are considered in major developments and infrastructure projects.
• Work on projects with lasting community impact helping balance growth development and the preservation of places that hold meaning for communities
• On-going full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Primary Location:Parramattaother NSWDPHIoffice locationswillbe considered and flexible workingarrangementssupported.
• Clerk Grade9/10($133348- $146945)

In this role you will help ensure that as communities grow and change the stories places and cultural values that define them are not lost. Youll provide expert heritage advice on major development and infrastructure proposals reviewing Aboriginal and environmental heritage assessments and helping decision-makers understand the significance of heritage values. Through collaboration respectful engagement and sound technical judgement youll help create planning outcomes that honour our shared history while supporting the needs of future generations.

Read the role description for more detail:Senior Advisor Heritage

Were looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about protecting and celebrating heritage recognising the important role it plays in community identity connection and belonging.
• Brings experience in heritage assessment archaeology heritage management planning or a related field with the ability to provide practical and defensible advice.
• Has experience working with Aboriginal cultural heritage or historical heritage matters and values the importance of respectful and culturally appropriate engagement.
• Can analyse complex information and apply sound judgement balancing heritage considerations with broader planning and community outcomes.
• Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders collaborating effectively across government industry communities and technical disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and thoughtfully translating complex heritage matters into practical advice for a wide range of audiences.
  
  

Essential requirements

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline and/or relevant experience eg. Bachelor of Heritage Conservation Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology Heritage).

Why Join Us
Heritage is more than buildings landscapes and artefacts. Its the stories cultures and connections that help communities understand where theyve come from and where theyre this role youll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of NSW while helping protect the places and heritage values that matter to local communities. Youll work alongside passionate professionals collaborate with diverse stakeholders and play an important role in ensuring the legacy we leave for future generations is one worth preserving.

About us
At theDepartment of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together we create vibrant communitiesplacesand precincts and manage landassetsand property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful this roleyoullhelp shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career supported by flexible work options impactful projects and a collaborative diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge and we arecommitted to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported connected and belongs.

Apply now

Applytodaywith your CV and cover close2nd September 2026 at 11:55pm.

For moreinformation contact Nicole Davis; Manager Heritage Advisory via email or phone0.

A talent 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.

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Please note to be eligiblefor all on-going roles within the Departmentto apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.