Senior Manager Heritage Programs

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Internal Expression of Interest
• Temporary (up to 18 December 2026) full-time opportunity - role likely to commence from mid-September
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $178,315 to $ 197,753 p.a. + super

Heritage NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Heritage Programs for 3 months to lead the delivery of State heritage programs at Heritage NSW. You will work closely with the Heritage Council of NSW to deliver well researched and timely recommendations in relation to State Heritage Register listings. You will work closely with NSW Government agencies to assist them manage their heritage assets.

By partnering with community stakeholders, owners, state agencies, other key stakeholders and government jurisdictions, the role works to recognise and conserve our State’s heritage.

About you

To be successful for this role you will have: -

• Extensive experience in leadership roles, with the ability to lead a complex regulatory function
• Proven experience managing high-profile, complex or sensitive matters and balancing competing stakeholder, community and government priorities.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to provide expert advice on heritage policy, assessment and conservation outcomes.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of building productive relationships across government, industry, community and with the Aboriginal community.
• Experience as a collaborative and values-driven leader with experience developing high-performing teams, driving service improvements and delivering results in a complex operating environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Knowledge and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in heritage, archaeological site conservation or relevant field.

Essential Requirements

• Drivers Licence and ability to travel

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Heritage Programs

To Apply

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 note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anna London at Anna.London@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0458 658 037.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Tori Basnet on (02) 9585 6402 (please mention reference number 552480).

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