Division: Planning & Environment
Department: Planning & Place
Employment Status: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Employment Arrangement: 35 hours per week with access to Council’s flexible working arrangements
Salary Range: Grade 18 $ 94,034 to $ 108,271 per annum, (dependent upon experience) plus 11% Superannuation
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
Strathfield Council has a fantastic opportunity within our Planning and Place Department for a:
- Planner & Heritage Advisor on a permanent full-time basis, or
- Heritage Advisor on a permanent part-time basis.
The Planner & Heritage Advisor is responsible for determining, assessing and seeking resolution on the heritage impacts of proposed development across the LGA. This role will ensure quality heritage outcomes are delivered in private and public sector projects across the LGA.
Depending on professional background and workload, the full-time role will undertake other strategic planning projects or development assessment.
Position Description
To review this position description for this role, please click here.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Heritage Management, Heritage Conservation, or related fields such as Architecture, Urban Planning, or equivalent.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with relevant professional associations.
- Demonstrated experience in heritage projects planning, with an understanding of heritage legislation, best practices and guidelines applicable to urbanised areas, preferably in a local government environment.
- Experience or demonstrated skills in assessing various development applications, including domestic, commercial, and multi-dwelling formats.
- Experience or demonstrated skills in preparing built form controls, guidelines, development control plans, and other design-related policies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as visual presentation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service, including effectively addressing stakeholder needs and concerns related to heritage projects and maintaining positive relationships with community members, developers, and other stakeholders.
- A good team player, with strong multitasking skills. Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise the workload to ensure deadlines are met.
It is desirable that the candidate has:
- Working knowledge of current trends and opportunities for planning, sustainable design and innovative strategies in heritage conservation efforts.
- Experience in establishing and managing a local heritage grants program.
Staff Benefits
To see a list of staff benefits, please click here.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Your cover letter should address the selection criteria as found in the position description.
In line with Council's Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Paul Bu via email paul.bu@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Tuesday 30 April 2024
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ and other minority groups.