Overview

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Salary: $97,182 – $110,708 plus superannuation
Permanent, Full-time position
VRN: 04297

Help protect Canberra’s heritage: become a Conservation Officer with ACT Heritage!

Are you passionate about Canberra’s history, culture, and environment? Do you have a keen eye for research and the drive to tell the stories about our important places and objects? This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact as a Conservation Officer (Registrations) with ACT Heritage.

As a key member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying Canberra’s rich cultural, natural, and historic heritage. Whether it’s delving into the archives, visiting heritage sites, or engaging with the community, your work will ensure that the ACT’s heritage is recognised, protected, and celebrated for generations to come.

This is not just another job—it’s a chance to:

  • Be part of something meaningful: Shape the future of heritage conservation in the ACT by researching and assessing places and objects that hold heritage significance, including Aboriginal, history and natural sites and objects.
  • Engage with the community: Work directly with property owners, nominators, and heritage experts to influence decisions that impact Canberra’s heritage.
  • Enjoy flexibility and autonomy: With hybrid work arrangements and the ability to set your own schedule around field visits and research, this role offers a great balance of professional and personal life.
  • Develop your expertise: Whether you’re a seasoned heritage professional or have relevant experience in fields like architecture, history, or archaeology, this role offers opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Make a visible impact: Your efforts will contribute to the safeguarding of heritage places and objects that define Canberra’s identity, making your work directly beneficial to the community.

Based in a flexible, activity-based work environment in Dickson, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and see the results of your work unfold across the Territory.

If you’re ready to combine your research skills, love of storytelling, and dedication to community engagement, we want to hear from you!
Explore the full job description and apply today to become part of the team that’s making a difference in heritage conservation in Canberra.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Skills

  • Demonstrated high-quality research and writing skills, including the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, with the ability to work effectively under general direction and follow established guidelines.
  • Ability to draft significance assessments against heritage criteria in fields such as heritage architecture, history, planning, archaeology, landscape architecture, or related disciplines. This includes following established assessment frameworks and seeking guidance when necessary.
  • Well-developed project and administrative skills, including time management, attention to detail, strong editing and proof-reading skills.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn about, Canberra’s heritage, including Aboriginal, natural and historic heritage, with the ability to apply this knowledge within set guidelines and contexts.

Behaviour

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with members of statutory bodies, expert panels, and the community to achieve positive heritage outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and model behaviour aligned with the ACTPS Respect Equity and Diversity framework.

Desirable

  • Qualifications or experience in heritage conservation, history, architecture, planning, archaeology, landscape architecture, anthropology, or a related discipline, with the ability to work under general supervision.

Highly Desirable

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting research and writing heritage assessments, under general supervision.

Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply
Applications should be no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria.

Applications should be submitted online via the Apply Now button.

For further information contact: Heather Wallace on Heather.Wallace@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9562.

Applications close: Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

 

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