Heritage Manager

Job Title

Heritage Manager

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Heritage Asset Manager to provide specialist heritage advice, supporting compliant maintenance, conservation and asset management outcomes across a diverse portfolio of heritage assets.

You will work closely with Asset Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, Project Management, Event Operations and external heritage advisors to ensure heritage obligations are embedded into planning, maintenance, capital works and day-to-day operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist heritage advice across maintenance, conservation, asset planning and projects.

• Ensure compliance with heritage legislation, Conservation Management Plans and approval requirements.

• Support the management of heritage risks across live, public-facing precincts.

• Review project documentation and provide heritage input into scoping, risk assessments and delivery.

• Coordinate heritage advice, approvals, consultants and documentation as required.

• Maintain accurate records and support governance, reporting and audit readiness.

About You

You will bring experience in heritage management, conservation planning, architecture, planning or a related field.

You will ideally have:

• Knowledge of heritage asset maintenance, repair and conservation, including Burra Charter principles.

• Experience with NSW heritage legislation, planning policy and statutory approval processes.

• Experience working with State Heritage Register items or government-owned asset portfolios.

• Strong attention to detail, governance and documentation skills.

• Clear communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

Join a collaborative team working on important heritage assets across complex, active public-facing environments. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation outcomes while supporting safe, functional and engaging spaces.

 

 

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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