Heritage Council of NSW
The Heritage Council is an independent statutory body that includes members of the community, the public sector, the conservation profession, and a nominee of the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the Heritage Act 1977. It advises the Minister for Environment and Heritage on heritage matters in NSW and makes recommendations for the listing of places and objects on the State Heritage Register.
The Council makes decisions about the care and protection of heritage places and items that have been identified as being of State significance. This includes recommending the interim protection of potential heritage items so that an assessment of their significance can be made.
The Council has endorsed the Burra Charter as underpinning their decisions regarding any changes to State Heritage Register listed Items.
The Heritage Council has delegated some decision making to its committees. The committees provide specialist knowledge, skills and experience to assist the Council in making informed decisions. Some of the committees meet on a monthly basis, others meet as required.
The Council receives administrative support from Heritage NSW.
Approvals Committee – Expressions of interest
The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to 11:59pm on Sunday, 22 January 2023.
The NSW Government is inviting expressions of interest for membership of the Heritage Council of NSW’s Approvals Committee.
There is one position that is required to be filled during this process.
We are looking for an Aboriginal person with Aboriginal cultural heritage expertise to contribute to the outcomes delivered by the Heritage Council, with the support of its committees and panels.
Specifically, we would like to hear from you if you are an Aboriginal person who holds architectural qualifications with an understanding of heritage architecture and Connecting with Country framework.
As a committee member you will be expected to:
- actively contribute to the work of the committee
- provide effective and sound corporate governance
- provide leadership, vision and strategic direction
- provide innovative / new ways of thinking
- promote and enhance the profile and integrity of the Heritage Council, its committees and panels.
The committee meets 11 times per year and some out of session meetings may also be held. The committee members are remunerated in accordance with NSW Government guidelines. Meetings are generally held in Parramatta, with an option for teleconferencing. Offsite meetings are scheduled from time to time.
For further information and to apply, please download the:
Applications should be sent to The Secretariat, Heritage NSW via email at:
HeritageCouncil.Secretariat@environment.nsw.gov.au
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