Manager Assessments at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

167562.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Heritage Assessment, Historical Archaeology, Planning System Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Priority Management, Conservation, Regulatory Environment, Technical Judgement, Team Management, Governance Oversight, Cultural Heritage Advice

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Internal expression of interest * Temporary full-time (up to 4 September 2026) opportunity * Office location – 4 Parramatta Square, Parramatta * Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $152,677 to $167,562 + super Expression of Interest 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 Heritage NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest for up to six-month temporary assignment opportunity within our Heritage Assessments branch. This position is currently responsible for managing the MoU Team managing Transport for NSW environmental heritage applications and advice under the Heritage Act 1977 and a team member managing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage advice and Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits (AHIPs) under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Key duties include providing leadership and expert advice on heritage matters, overseeing the MoU governance, environmental heritage applications, facilitating best-practice assessments, engaging proactively with stakeholders, and efficiently prioritising high-volume tasks. About You The ideal candidate will be an accomplished heritage professional with demonstrated leadership abilities and comprehensive knowledge of heritage assessment, historical archaeology, and the planning system. You will bring: * Proven experience leading and supporting teams in a heritage, planning or regulatory environment * Strong technical judgement and the ability to provide clear, defensible advice on complex matters * Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills * The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within timeframes A collaborative approach and commitment to capability building, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Knowledge and Experience * Demonstrated experience in conservation. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS * Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in heritage management, architecture, urban design, archaeology, town planning, landscape architecture or relevant field. For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Assessments [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtwbTERfgmI12JRBHr5racG0JdyYgAwPGpWi5AYXHoHHUxA5qbM0boyTmRu_h4NqrD7dtTP_thlPA8NUYTaecYZAKjhmB3mrQLHNz0ASf2uoS4Ps0YUnL0nVtcPYpsjk38b-esFIyKTUnyGLQedEoF9Q%7e%7e] 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. Please ensure you also include endorsement from your current manager. Applications close: Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Rochelle Johnston via Rochelle.Johnston@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [Rochelle.Johnston@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] or on 0428 966 416. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? * Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew/work-us#toc-inclusion-and-belonging] * How we encourage and support people with disability [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/content/people-with-disability] * Information and adjustments for individual needs [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/adjustments-for-individual-needs] for the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au [dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or contacting Tori Basnet on 0400 543 556 (please mention reference number 548740). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] for a yarn. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nswdcceew], Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/nswdcceew], X [https://twitter.com/nswdcceew] (Twitter), YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@nswdcceew] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nswdcceew/].

Responsibilities

This position involves managing the MoU Team handling Transport for NSW environmental heritage applications and providing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage advice, including AHIPs. Key duties include providing expert leadership on heritage matters, overseeing governance, facilitating best-practice assessments, and managing high-volume tasks.