Heritage Advisor

• Part time, Ongoing
• Band 7, Starting salary $106,343 (Pro rata) plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

A rare opportunity exists for an experienced Heritage Advisor to join our Strategic Planning unit.

With your demonstrated knowledge in heritage planning and/or architecture in a heritage setting, you will:

• Provide expert advice to a range of stakeholder, including residents and developers, on heritage-related matters, projects and planning applications
• Contribute to heritage studies and associated planning scheme amendments to integrate heritage considerations into strategic planning for places
• Participate in the assessment of applications for heritage restoration funding, including works evaluation
• Assist with the promotion, education and engagement of the community in heritage planning and conservation

This is a part time position, of 3 to 4 days a week, with flexibility on the days and hours worked.

About You

You will have extensive relevant experience and qualifications in heritage or architecture. You will also bring to the role:

• High level of ability to assess architectural and heritage development proposals, and the ability to provide clear and practical recommendations on conservation and restoration
• Working knowledge of heritage styles, current best practice heritage conservation, the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Heritage Act 1995 and related legislation
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus
• Strong time management and organisaiton skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment

A satisfactory police check is required for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work options | Part time position | Secure and stable employment
• Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Contribute to our community
• Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Lauren Watt, Coordinator Precinct Planning and Heritage, (03) 5434 6492.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Thursday 19 February 2026.