Cultural Heritage Program Lead

6 days ago

Dandenong, Australia City of Greater Dandenong Full time

**Work type**
- Permanent Part Time

**Location**
- Dandenong

**Department**
- Community Strengthening

**Band 6 - $99,846 - $108,835 per annum, pro rata (plus super)**

**Permanent Part Time (30.4 hours per week)**
**About Us**

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

**About the Role**

The Experiences and Partnerships team is seeking a Cultural Heritage Program Lead to champion the city’s historical and cultural legacy. This role will manage the Cultural Heritage team and lead the development of heritage programs, including the Civic Archive, digitisation initiatives, exhibitions, and interpretive signage. The primary purpose of this role is to:

- Oversee the ongoing development and operation of the Civic Archive and associated digitisation program for heritage records.
- Support the Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee and convene the Civic Collection Acquisition and Deaccession Working Group.
- Oversee the design and delivery of key projects, and programs that deliver historical and cultural heritage information to the community.

**About you**

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

**Benefits of working with us**

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include:

- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._
**To apply**
- A brief cover letter
- Your resume
- Response to key selection criteria

**Position Description**: Cultural Heritage Program Lead - 320.5 KB

**Applications close**: 5pm, Thursday, 28 August 2025

**Further information**:Vera Hu, 8571 5433

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