Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Planning
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8707
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
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 Full TIME FIXED TERM position until Fixed Term Full Time 30/08/2026
The Heritage Officer (Registrations) will contribute to the work of the multi-disciplinary team delivering Heritage Victoria’s statutory functions under Part 3 of the Heritage Act 2017. The role is responsible for preparing accurate and authoritative reports, related to the inclusion and amendment of places and objects in the Victorian Heritage Register. This involves undertaking desktop research to ensure that extents of registration and relevant documentation are prepared to a high standard and presented in line with current practice. This position will liaise with owners, clients, consultants and their stakeholders to provide advice on statutory processes and administrative functions and may support and/or represent the Executive Director at registration hearings.
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We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional to work collaboratively across the business in delivering DTP priorities while fostering an inclusive, culturally safe and respectful workplace. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills, apply critical thinking to problem-solving, and contribute to continuous improvement and team resilience..
Position accountabilities
- Undertake assessments of heritage places and objects for possible inclusion in the Victorian Heritage
Register and amendments to current heritage registrations, including amendments to add land.
- Undertake high quality research on heritage places and objects, efficiently synthesize information andapply guidelines and policies.
- Prepare authoritative, accurate, objective and concise written documents including reports,
recommendations and correspondence within required timeframes and standards.
- Contribute to the effective delivery of the Heritage Registration team’s work program.
- Provide high-level heritage advice and direction to stakeholders and owners of heritage places and
objects.
- Represent the Executive Director at registrations hearings and provide advice for the Executive Director,
Heritage Council, department, and Minister for Planning as required.
- Contribute to the efficient management of systems, procedures and record keeping that enable the
efficient and transparent administration and reporting of processes.
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.
- Evidence of high-level research and writing skills.
Other position-specific requirements
Driver’s License
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 23rd of October 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Marina Jansen, Principal Heritage Registrations via [email protected].
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