principal heritage officer

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services

Branch: City Planning and Design

Salary Range:Band 7 AUD $132,572.00 to $144,942.00 per annum plus superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions)

Work type:Temporary Full-time (up to 3 years)

Location: Brisbane CBD

Our Business and Branch

City Planning and Design develops strategic planning policy, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane's growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031.

The Opportunity

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team. As Brisbane experiences rapid population growth, planning for new homes, jobs, and vibrant mixed-use communities is critical to shaping the city's future—while preserving its rich history.

Brisbane City Council's Strategic Planning section is made up of a diverse group of planning and other specialists working together to create better places for Brisbane.

Within this section, the Heritage Policy team is a multi-disciplinary group of experts—including historians, planners, architects and policy specialists—who provide strategic planning, policy and other advice to identify, conserve and promote Brisbane's heritage places and its unique character.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate and knowledgeable professional to join our Heritage Policy team as a Principal Heritage Officer. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team that is shaping the cultural heritage and character of Brisbane.

If you are an experienced leader with a background in architecture, urban design, urban planning, or a related discipline—and a strong interest in cultural heritage planning—this role offers the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As Principal Heritage Officer, you will:

• lead a small team of Heritage Policy professionals to provide expert advice on conservation, heritage and character management
• coordinate and lead a range of heritage planning projects and work programs
• provide advice on conservation, heritage, and character policy
• deliver secretariat functions for Council's Heritage Advisory Committee
• oversee local heritage place nominations and investigations, as well as the Local Heritage Places online platform
• provide planning and policy advice for Brisbane City Plan 2014 overlays
• respond to heritage enquiries and support a diverse range of internal and external customers.

To be successful you will have:

• proven leadership capabilities and a customer-focused mindset
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• a collaborative approach to supporting and guiding team members through sensitive and challenging work
• demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, develop plans and budgets, and balance competing priorities
• strong knowledge of cultural heritage conservation, including legislation and best practice
• experience working within Brisbane's planning and development system.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council:CLICK HERE

How to apply: Click on the 'I'm interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council's Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date:Tuesday 11 November2025 at 11:55PM AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with 'Gold Employer' status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.