Situations vacant: Two heritage positions at the City of Ballarat

SITUATION VACANT: Heritage Advisor (City of Ballarat)

Permanent Part Time Position
Salary between $82,014 -$90,820 per annum, pro rata plus 9.5% superannuation

The City of Ballarat is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Heritage Advisor to provide heritage planning and conservation advice to the statutory planning department, Council Officers, the public, development industry, owners of heritage buildings and places and other organisations and agencies as required. The successful applicant will also develop and implement policies that give guidance to Council and the community in determining applications which involve heritage elements; and to support Council in the conservation and management of Ballarat’s cultural and built heritage.

The Ballarat planning experience involves working with dynamic teams on a wide range of complex urban, interface and rural land use issues while the conservation experience involves supporting private and publicly-owned heritage place managers to achieve best practice conservation outcomes. The Heritage Advisor position seeks to expand upon the heritage skills base of the Heritage and Cultural Landscapes team, Statutory Planning department and other areas of Council.

Given the specialist advice required to undertake this position, it is considered that the successful candidate will have an architectural, urban design and/or planning background with skills in heritage management and conservation. Council may consider a qualified person who has a keen interest in pursuing further qualifications in heritage, urban design and architectural planning and conservation.

Key Selection Criteria

Degree in architecture, planning, urban design, heritage or a related field of expertise.
Proven performance in developing, implementing and maintaining co-operative working relationships between the private sector, Government and community groups.
Ability to investigate and prepare reports and recommendations on complex heritage related issues.
A demonstrated pro-active approach to problem solving.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in heritage conservation, urban design and planning fields, including knowledge of the Australian ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance (The Burra Charter) the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Heritage Act 1995 and related legislation.

Position Closes Friday 9 December 2016 at 5pm

The position information pack can be downloaded on the City of Ballarat's website

For any further information on the above position please contact Susan Fayad, Coordinator Heritage and Cultural Landscapes on (03) 5320 5677 or susanfayad@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

SITUATION VACANT: Project Officer – Heritage and Cultural Landscapes (City of Ballarat)

Permanent Full Time
Salary between $73,912 - $79,844 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation

The City of Ballarat is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Project Officer to support the implementation of the Ballarat Heritage Plan, and provide additional capacity for the Heritage and Cultural Landscapes Unit to achieve conservation and heritage management outcomes. The successful applicant will have the ability to build strong stakeholder networks and collaborative partnerships to support Council in the conservation and promotion of Ballarat’s built and cultural heritage.

This position is part of Council’s Development & Planning portfolio and seeks to plan, manage, budget and coordinate heritage and cultural landscape related programs and projects.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications in project management, heritage or a related field of expertise.
A demonstrated pro-active approach to problem solving and ability to work across and bring together interdisciplinary teams to achieve creative outcomes.
Experience in applying project management knowledge to effectively lead and undertake complex projects.
Experience in planning, prioritising and organising work to achieve goals and meet deadlines, including dealing with competing demands and managing multiple projects and tasks in a complex environment.
Experience in liaising effectively and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, to facilitate cooperation and support in achieving outcomes and to establish and maintain strong effective working relationships.
A commitment to implement best practice.
Ability to investigate and prepare reports and recommendations on complex issues.

Position Closes Friday 9 December 2016 at 5pm

The position information pack can be downloaded on the City of Ballarat's website.

For any further information on the above position please contact Susan Fayad, Coordinator Heritage and Cultural Landscapes on (03) 5320 5677 or susanfayad@ballarat.vic.gov.au.