Heritage Policy Officer

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2026.

As the Heritage Policy Officer, you will help deliver high-quality World Heritage nomination documents and contribute to critical policy, planning and advisory work. You will be involved in drafting reports and management plans, engaging with stakeholders, supporting meetings and site visits, and integrating heritage objectives into broader government strategies.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Contribute to the preparation of nomination documents, policy advice, and draft World Heritage Management Plans
• Deliver high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence for key stakeholders
• Support effective consultation with partners and coordination of site visits
• Help define boundaries for nominations in line with heritage and government requirements
• Assist with broader heritage integration across government policy initiatives

The successful candidate will bring a solid foundation in policy design and development, underpinned by an ability to interpret legislation, gather and analyse data, and apply findings to draft meaningful, outcomes-focused policy. You will be a critical thinker who approaches complex problems with clarity and structure, resolving issues within established guidelines or, where necessary, identifying new approaches to achieve project objectives. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential; you’ll build and sustain productive relationships with project partners, government agencies and community groups, responding to diverse priorities and needs. You will also demonstrate practical experience in coordinating project tasks and monitoring progress, contributing to the delivery of high-quality outcomes in a structured, team-based environment.

On a personal level, the ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative and proactive. You are comfortable navigating changing priorities and working with teams across departments or sectors. You build trust, share knowledge generously, and foster a cooperative team culture. Your calm, flexible approach helps others stay focused and productive — even when timelines tighten, or challenges arise.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in planning, heritage conservation, or a related field — or equivalent experience in heritage or policy roles.

Role Specific: A valid driver’s licence is required.

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 9:00pm on Wednesday 18 June 2025

Please include a resume and cover letter.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For more information, contact Rebecca O’Brien – Principal, Heritage Policy: [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 11.59PM