Heritage Officer

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Temporary opportunity – maternity leave cover (until April 2026)
• Full-time hours (35 hours/week)
• Office location – The Rocks.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 super

About us
Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydney's most iconic harbourside venues and locations, including The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and White Bay Power Station. We also lead the planning and delivery of the Bays West Urban Renewal Precinct, a state significant project that will bring new homes, jobs, and public spaces to 77 hectares of government-owned land just 2 kilometres from Sydney's CBD.

The role
With around 150 heritage-listed buildings across some of Sydney's most iconic precincts, our small but dedicated Heritage team plays a big role. As Heritage Officer, you'll help make sure these unique places are properly cared for by providing conservation advice, undertaking historic research, and coordinating the delivery of our 10-year Conservation Management Plan update program. You'll work alongside our Design and Place team to help shape meaningful, high-quality outcomes that respect the past and meet the needs of our communities today.

You'll be providing day-to-day advice on conservation, maintenance, planning and heritage interpretation, all while balancing competing deadlines and supporting big-picture programs. It's a role that calls for a deep appreciation of heritage and an ability to advocate for best-practice outcomes across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

For more information read the full Role Description: Heritage Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Sound knowledge of Australian history and heritage conservation theory and practices, with a strong interest in conserving and enhancing heritage-listed assets
• A willingness to learn and grow technical conservation skills within a supportive team environment
• Understanding of NSW legislation, policy and planning processes relevant to heritage projects and State Significant sites
• Experience supporting the delivery of heritage conservation projects, with a focus on quality, timeliness and budget awareness
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with InDesign.
• Strong capability in document and records management

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in Heritage Conservation, Archaeology, History, Architecture or relevant, equivalent professional experience.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nina Pollock on *** or ************

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via *************** or ***​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.