Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7966
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.
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.
About the role
The Principal, Heritage Permits is responsible for delivering statutory functions, including assessing permit applications, exemptions, and managing related administrative tasks. The role also involves working with internal teams, external stakeholders, and other government departments to support positive heritage outcomes for places and objects on the Victorian Heritage Register.
You’ll lead a team that prepares accurate, objective, and well-informed recommendations for the Executive Director, playing a key role in protecting Victoria’s cultural heritage. As a mentor, you’ll foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, ensuring consistent, professional advice is provided to a broad range of stakeholders.
Strong relationship management will be essential, as you navigate complex issues with sound judgement and influence. You’ll also support team capability, continuous improvement, and the development of efficient processes that strengthen program delivery.
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Personal Attributes
The successful applicant will be a solutions-focused leader who thrives a policy-driven environment. With strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to heritage outcomes, you bring clarity, professionalism, and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Qualifications and experience
Mandatory
Desirable
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 Tuesday, 29th of July 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 Nicola Stairmand - Manager, Statutory Assessments, at [email protected].
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