Senior Assessments Officer

at  NSW Heritage

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in heritage management/conservation, Aboriginal heritage, architecture, archaeology, planning or relevant heritage discipline or demonstrated extensive experience in a relevant heritage field.
• Current driver’s licence.
  For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Assessments Officer

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.

Heritage NSW is looking to appoint a temporary full-time Senior Assessments Officer in the Heritage Assessments Branch. Senior Assessments Officers undertake a range of regulatory assessment functions under the Heritage Act 1977, the National Parks Ands Wildlife Act 1974, and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. We are looking for someone to join our team that is responsible for assessing the heritage impacts of Integrated Development Applications on some of NSW most significant heritage sites. Expertise in heritage architecture would be highly desirable. You will provide expert heritage advice on approval pathways, as well as advice on the effective management and conservation of built heritage. You will also be responsible for preparing accurate and timely written reports, submissions, briefing notes and correspondence on a range of assessment and approval matters.