October 24, 2024

City of Launceston

Launceston

FULL TIME

Place and Heritage Officer

Employment
Information
Package

Place and Heritage Officer
Position number: POS1836
Enquiries:
Name: Marcus Grantham
Position: Team Leader Place Making Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
Phone: 03 6323 3634
T 03 6323 3000
Email: Marcus.Grantham@launceston.tas.gov.au
E contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au
Application closing date: 3.00PM, THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2024 www.launceston.tas.gov.au

Contents

Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9

Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au

When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word
(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.
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Introduction
Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and
enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head
of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is
renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining
experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly
residents. Our city is human scale. A series of green and
wild spaces linked by heritage streetscapes and thoughtful
adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, tradition and
innovation.

The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405
square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal council in
terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the
major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned
and operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the
Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annual
reporting.
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City of Launceston
organisational chart

The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.

An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.

The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.

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Organisational values

At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.
Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our
values at all times.

Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if
they are a good fit for you.

WE CARE
OUR PEOPLE ABOUT OUR
MATTER COMMUNITY
• We value clear and open • We take pride in our work and
communication pursue a standard of excellence
• We support and en courage each • We genuinely listen, and value
other collaborative relationships

• We respect diversity • We strive towards the best

We recognise individual needs, outcome for our community

experience and strengths • We make responsible and
sustainable decisions
WE BRING AN WE GO HOME
OPEN MIND SAFE AND WELL
• We actively seek opportunities to • We show care for people and look
continuously improve out for one another
• We respect and explore different • We speak up and support others to
ideas and perspectives be healthy and safe
• We embrace change that leads to • We take personal responsibility for
positive outcomes our own health and wellbeing
• We value innovation and creativity • We value work-life fit
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Information for applicants

City of Launceston is an equal When applying for this position, you must provide the following
opportunity employer. Our documentation:
workforce is diverse, inclusive, 1. Covering letter
flexible and family-friendly. 2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria
only)
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and 3. Resume
contributions of all employees The online Application for Employment can be accessed here
and treat each other and our (you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
community with respect. 1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you
We want opportunities at City are applying for the role.
of Launceston to be accessible 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The
and attainable to all candidates. most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications,
If you are interested in this role relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and
but have concerns about your work attitudes is selected for the position. Selection is based on
suitability, please talk to us the assessment of each application in relation to the selection
before submitting your criteria identified in the position description. The position
description is included later in this information kit.
application.
The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,
skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform
the role. You must provide a statement that addresses each
highlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statement
should include examples that demonstrate how you meet each
criterion.
Please see information here on how to address the Selection
Criteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work
history, special skills, training and competency details and
referees, plus any other information that may support your
application. Be clear and informative. Include the names,
position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
two work referees.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order
to submit your application for this role, please contact the
People and Culture Team via email at
contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au, noting your preferred
method of communication and contact details and a member
of the team will be in touch.

Please read this information
carefully, as it will help you
with the preparation of your
employment application.
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Recruitment steps

1. Application received
2. Shortlisting

Shortlisted applicants will be

contacted by telephone or email
to arrange an interview.

Unsuccessful candidates will

be advised by email. 3. Interview
4. Pre-Employment Checks:

Reference Check
Police Check
Medical Assessment
Drug and Alcohol screening

All costs covered by City of Launceston 5. Suitability determination and
preferred candidate identified
6. Letter of Offer

Employee benefits

Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options

through St Luke’s Health and BUPA.

Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support

and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and
advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family
members.

We are committed to providing a working environment that is

sufficiently flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload
demands of the City of Launceston while accommodating, where
possible, the needs of our employees.

Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.
Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.
Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two

or four week’s additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditions
of employment

Position title Place and Heritage Officer
Employment terms Permanent full-time
Working pattern 19-day month
Total remuneration Remuneration commensurate with qualifications and industry
experience Grade 5/6

Grade 5: $93,282 - $106,239*
*Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed below
Base salary $80,939 - $92,182

Grade 6: $108,944 - $123,996*
*Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed below
Base salary $94,528 - $107,589

Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25%

Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave per

year, plus leave loading.

Personal leave (for sick and carer’s leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for part-

time employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personal
illness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.

Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half-

pay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.

Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.

The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here
The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2022 is available here
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Position Description

Position Description Form - Officer
PF NUMBER: PF0 POS NUMBER: POS1836

POSITION TITLE: Place and Heritage Officer
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 5/6
EMPLOYEE:
TEAM: Place Making
NETWORK: Community & Place
REPORTS TO: Team Leader Place Making
PREPARED BY: Marcus Grantham
DATE: October 2024

APPROVED BY:
NAME: Michelle Ogulin
POSITION: Manager Liveable Communities
SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

This position will develop strategic and innovative approaches to historic heritage within a Place Making
Framework with an emphasis on heritage and built character in Launceston. As part of the Place Making
team, this position has responsibilities to:

Develop and help implement place, heritage and character policies and guidelines to facilitate a

more liveable city;

Lead or support place making projects/initiatives that shape the future character and identity of

Launceston's built environment;

Provide ongoing guidance in relation to the preservation and enhancement of the character and

heritage of built environment identified as significant;

Provide ongoing promotion and advocacy, within Council and with external stakeholders, of the

value of heritage and character in Launceston; and

Participate in ongoing integration within the team to share ideas, skills and experience to make and

shape better places and become invested in their success.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and display
our values

• we value clear and open communication • we take pride in our work and pursue a

we support and encourage each other standard of excellence

• we respect diversity • we genuinely listen, and value collaborative

we recognise individual needs, experience relationships

and strengths • we strive towards the best outcome for our
community
• we make responsible and sustainable
decisions

• we show care for people and look out for

we actively seek opportunities to one another

continuously improve

we speak up and support others to be
we respect and explore different ideas and healthy and safe

perspectives

we take personal responsibility for our own

we embrace change that leads to positive health and wellbeing

outcomes

we value work-life fit
we value innovation and creativity

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …

General

City of Launceston's Behave in a way that supports the City of Demonstrates, through
Values Launceston's values. behaviour, an alignment to

and an understanding of

Our people matter our values
We care about our community
We bring an open mind
We go home safe and well

Technology Use technology and information to maximise New and existing
efficiency and effectiveness. technologies are utilised
effectively.
Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across Actively participating in
networks. team meetings/tool box
Support delivery of the Network's strategic and meetings, by offering ideas
annual plan actions. and suggestions and
providing feedback
Work with horizontal teams as relevant to Collaborative opportunities
technical role accountabilities. are sought across Networks

Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a Improved work practices
culture of introducing new and improved work and projects.
practices and projects within your team and your
network.

Technical

Heritage and Lead role in the development and implementation Creation of effective
character policies and of heritage and character policies and guidelines guidelines, policies and
guidelines to facilitate a more liveable city. procedures.
Tracking the effectiveness
of policies and guidelines
and modifying them where
required.
Lead / support the
implementation of policies
and heritage listings
Heritage and Identification of future heritage places and Policies and heritage listings
character expertise precincts and coordinate / support the are as accurate as possible
and advice preparation of datasheets for their ongoing and up to date
management.

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
Assist in the management of the Co L heritage Database is as accurate as
database to ensure information accuracy and possible and up to date
availability to support existing and new listings.

Prepare the necessary responses for Referrals provided within
Development Application referrals that require the stipulated timeframes
heritage consideration
Provide ongoing support and guidance in relation High quality advice is
to the preservation and enhancement of the provided in a timely
character and heritage of the built environment manner.
identified as significant. This includes advice on
proposed developments involving urban design
and heritage issues.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to Effective coordination and
assist in the administration and coordination of administration of the
the Heritage Advisory Committee. Heritage Advisory
Committee, which includes:

organising meeting

dates and times

development of

meeting agendas in
collaboration with
internal and external
stakeholders

development of

meeting minutes;
and

assist with the

investigation and
implementation of
committee
recommendations

Place Making and/or Lead or support Place Making and/or urban Successful delivery of
urban design project design projects and initiatives that shape the projects, on time, within
lead and/or support future character and identity of Launceston's built budget and scope.
environment. Meeting the Place Making
urban design and heritage
objectives of projects.
The quality of the
relationships established
and the deliverables
resulting from these.

Promotion and Ongoing promotion and advocacy, within Council Heritage Awards
advocacy for and external stakeholders, of the value of heritage programme is continued
heritage and character in Launceston's buildings, and strengthened.
streetscapes and wider built environment.
Making the most of
engagement and activation
events to promote the value
of heritage (e.g. Launceston
Open House)
Facilitate the distribution of appropriate and Website contains useful and
timely information regarding the general care of up to date heritage
heritage places and the regulatory processes information.
governing them. Quality ongoing
relationships with other
teams and external
stakeholders.

Work Safely with a Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance
Duty of Care for with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health
fellow employees and and Safety Policy and Procedures
ensure procedural
compliance While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health
and safety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or
omissions do not adversely affect the health and
safety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably
able, with any reasonable instruction that is given
by the person conducting the business or
undertaking to allow the person to comply with
this Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or
procedure of the person conducting the business
or undertaking relating to health or safety at the
workplace that has been notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may
direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee’s skill,
competence and training.

WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
Organisational

Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making

Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions from

others

Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives

Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care

Position Specific

A good understanding of statutory and strategic planning processes.

Demonstrated experience in preparing heritage statements significance assessments.

A good working knowledge and experience in urban design, architecture, archaeology and/or current heritage

management theory and practice.

Demonstrated experience in the successful delivery of small to medium strategic projects.

Demonstrated experience of Place Making concepts, urban design, public realm design etc

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications in town planning, urban design, architecture, archaeology, or a similar heritage related discipline is

desirable.

Built environment policy and guideline development and delivery experience highly desirable.

At least 3 years' experience in heritage management related field is highly desirable.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager Manager Liveable Communities
Direct Reports Nil

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
Team Leader Place Making Reports to
Managers Work accountably to managers
Liveable Communities Team Peers/colleagues
Relevant City of Launceston officers Internal customers and colleagues
Executive Leadership Team Provide advice
Councillors Provide advice
External Nature of Relationships
With government departments in the heritage and Key stakeholders and partners
development sectors, including:
Department of State Growth
Engineers
Designers/Architects
Land surveyors
MRT
RMPAT
Tasmanian Planning Commission
Heritage Tasmania
Northern TAS Local Government Areas
With non-government organisations in the heritage Key stakeholders and partners
and development sectors, including:
Land owners, residents and Ratepayers
The broader community

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS
(Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)
Purchasing Approvals Limit $0

Confidentiality

Staff are
a) Able to access; or
b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,
organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a
sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.

By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment
with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be
disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.
c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise
Agreement.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Expectations of a City of Launceston employee:

Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintain

professionalism;

Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and

Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.

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