Manager Assessments

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal expression of interest
• Temporary full-time (up to 30 November 2026) opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta (4 Parramatta Square)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $157,257 to $172,589 + super

Eligibility: This role is open to expressions of interest from all ongoing, temporary and casual NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water employees only.

About the Role

Heritage NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest for a three-month temporary assignment opportunity within our Heritage Assessments Branch. This position is currently responsible for managing a team specialising in approvals under the Heritage Act 1977. Key duties include providing leadership and expert advice on heritage matters, overseeing heritage applications, facilitating best-practice assessments, engaging proactively with stakeholders, and efficiently prioritising high-volume tasks.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional with demonstrated leadership ability and experience operating within heritage, planning, regulatory or related assessment environments. Experience in heritage assessment, historical archaeology and the planning system will be highly regarded.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading and supporting teams in a heritage, planning or regulatory environment
• Strong technical judgement and the ability to provide clear, defensible advice on complex matters
• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within timeframes
• A collaborative approach and commitment to capability building, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated experience in heritage regulation, heritage conservation, planning, archaeology, cultural heritage management or other related regulatory functions.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in heritage management, architecture, urban design, archaeology, town planning, landscape architecture or relevant field.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Assessments 

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please ensure you also include endorsement from your current manager.

Applications close: Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Taryn Gooley via taryn.gooley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9873 8513.

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