Senior Advisor Heritage

Help preserve the stories, places and cultural heritage that connect communities to their past and shape their future. 

• Influence decisions that protect and celebrate heritage, ensuring important cultural, historical and Aboriginal heritage values are considered in major developments and infrastructure projects.
• Work on projects with lasting community impact, helping balance growth, development and the preservation of places that hold meaning for communities
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Primary Location: Parramatta, other NSW DPHI office locations will be considered and flexible working arrangements supported.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348- $146,945)   

In this role, you will help ensure that as communities grow and change, the stories, places and cultural values that define them are not lost. You'll provide expert heritage advice on major development and infrastructure proposals, reviewing Aboriginal and environmental heritage assessments and helping decision-makers understand the significance of heritage values. Through collaboration, respectful engagement and sound technical judgement, you'll help create planning outcomes that honour our shared history while supporting the needs of future generations.

Read the role description for more detail: Senior Advisor Heritage

We're looking for someone who: 

• Is passionate about protecting and celebrating heritage, recognising the important role it plays in community identity, connection and belonging.
• Brings experience in heritage assessment, archaeology, heritage management, planning or a related field, with the ability to provide practical and defensible advice.
• Has experience working with Aboriginal cultural heritage or historical heritage matters and values the importance of respectful and culturally appropriate engagement.
• Can analyse complex information and apply sound judgement, balancing heritage considerations with broader planning and community outcomes.
• Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders, collaborating effectively across government, industry, communities and technical disciplines.
• Communicates clearly and thoughtfully, translating complex heritage matters into practical advice for a wide range of audiences. 
  
  

Essential requirements  

• Degree qualification in a related relevant discipline and/or relevant experience eg. Bachelor of Heritage Conservation, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology, Heritage).  

Why Join Us?
Heritage is more than buildings, landscapes and artefacts. It's the stories, cultures and connections that help communities understand where they've come from and where they're going. In this role, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of NSW while helping protect the places and heritage values that matter to local communities. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and play an important role in ensuring the legacy we leave for future generations is one worth preserving.

About us 
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.    

Apply now   

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close 2nd September 2026 at 11:55pm.

For more information contact Nicole Davis; Manager Heritage Advisory via email Nicole.Davis@dphi.nsw.gov.au or phone 0409 394 343.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.   

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.   

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.

Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. 

Please note to be eligible for all on-going roles within the Department to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident.    

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.