Senior Heritage Officer

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term until February 2029 
Department: Corporate Development; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio 

Salary: UoM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Ensure heritage compliance / Collaborate across diverse teams / Influence strategic estate planning 

• Apply now to support heritage initiatives, ensuring compliance and enhancing the University’s historic estate. 

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.   

The University of Melbourne  
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Your next career opportunity  

As a Senior Heritage Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the University’s historic estate. You will ensure compliance with heritage legislation, provide expert advice, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the preservation of the University's heritage estate in accordance with heritage best practice. 

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Ensure Heritage Compliance: Support and implement procedures and frameworks to maintain compliance with heritage legislation. 

• Provide Advisory Services: Offer expert advice on heritage best practices and statutory requirements to internal stakeholders. 

• Manage Regulatory Approvals: Oversee the process of obtaining statutory heritage approvals for University projects. 

• Facilitate Stakeholder Collaboration: Work across divisions to integrate heritage considerations into projects and initiatives. 

You may be a great fit if:  

You will have a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, possess strong organisational skills, and demonstrate expertise in heritage compliance and regulatory environments. 

You may also:  

• Demonstrate strong organisational and research skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects. 

• Have high-level interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders. 

• Be proficient in MS Office applications and have strong data management skills. 

• Uphold high standards of compliance, governance, and quality assurance. 

For further information please refer to the attached PD.  

What we offer you!  
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:  

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being  

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance  

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance  

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – Corporate Development  

The Corporate Development (CD) team's objective is to advance University strategy and operations by driving increased institutional capacity and improving stakeholder experience. It is responsible for ensuring that the University’s property, infrastructure and sustainability strategies support the University’s objectives. This position is based in the Estate Planning and Performance team.

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.  

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.  

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit - https://www.unimelb.edu.au/indigenous/murmuk-djerring  

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.  

Working at the University – what you need to know  
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.  

Join Us and unlock your career potential!  
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:  

• Resume  

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience  

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.  

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.  

Position Description:  JR-007241 Senior Heritage Officer.docx