Manager Blue Plaques Program

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 152677 - 167562

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to the protect the states environment and heritage.

Internal expression of interest
Temporary full-time (up to 30 October 2026) opportunity
Office location 4 Parramatta Square Parramatta (location negotiable)
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $152677 to $167562 super

Eligibility: This role is open to expressions of interest from all ongoing temporary and casual NSW Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water employees.

About the Role

Were seeking expressions of interest for an eight-month opportunity to lead the NSW Blue Plaques Program - a Ministerial priority and one of the most visible communityfocused initiatives in Heritage NSW.

Youll manage endtoend program delivery: from program design community engagement communications reporting and governance through to working closely with stakeholders across government heritage partners and the public. This is a handson leadership role where youll guide a small team coordinate external suppliers and ensure highquality ontime delivery in a fastpaced environment.

What is the Blue Plaques Program

The NSW Blue Plaques Program celebrates the people events and stories that shape our State. Its popular because its communitydriven highly visible and helps citizens recognise the histories that matter most to them. The program brings heritage to life - through plaques storytelling digital engagement and events - and youll be at the heart of making that happen across NSW.

About you

You will thrive in this role if you are:

Driven and organised - able to juggle competing priorities manage deadlines and deliver quality outcomes in a short timeframe.
A practical leader - confident leading and developing a small team while also being willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.
A strong communicator - able to build trust influence navigate sensitive issues and represent the program professionally across government and community.
Collaborative and communityminded - energised by working with diverse groups and telling the stories that matter to NSW communities.
Comfortable with accountability - including procurement governance budget management and regular reporting to senior executives and the Ministers office.

Success in this role comes from balancing strategic leadership with handson delivery maintaining momentum and engaging authentically with communities across NSW.

Why join us...

Heritage NSW is a supportive flexible and purposedriven place to work. Youll have access to professional development coaching and opportunities to broaden your skills across program management communications and community engagement. This is an opportunity to lead a highprofile program that delivers tangible impact for communities across the state.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Blue Plaques Program

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and one page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please ensure you also include endorsement from your current manager.

Applications close: Monday 2 February 2026 at 11:55PM.

For further information about the role please contact Renae Patterson via or on

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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to the protect the states environment and heritage.Internal expression of interestTemporary full-time (up to 30 October 2026) opportunityOffice location 4 Parramatta Square Parramatta (location negotiable)Salary relative to experience and ra...