Senior Heritage Advisor

Protect what matters. Shape what follows.

Flexible transition arrangements considered | Council experience not essential

Heritage isn’t about standing still. Done well, it helps communities understand who they are, what they value and where they’re going.

Toowoomba’s heritage is one of its defining strengths and this newly available opportunity will help to ensure that character continues to enrich one of Queensland’s fastest growing regional communities. 

As Senior Heritage Advisor, you will help protect and position heritage as a living asset, protecting and celebrating the Regions character while supporting thoughtful contemporary growth, policy and vibrant places for future generations. 

If you’re looking for meaningful contribution, influence and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, we’d love to hear from you.

Why this opportunity?

You'll help shape policy, influence planning outcomes and strengthen the role heritage plays in creating vibrant, connected communities.

You will:

• Provide expert built heritage advice across planning, development and strategic projects
• Assess heritage impacts and guide practical, balanced conservation and adaptative reuse outcomes
• Contribute to heritage policy, character initiatives, planning scheme work and place-based projects
• Work collaboratively with planners, designers, applicants, consultants, community members and Council teams
• Help build a contemporary heritage culture that protects what matters while supporting thoughtful development
• Celebrate Toowoomba’s Garden City identity and the stories that make the Region distinctive.

Why you?

You may be a heritage architect, heritage consultant, built heritage specialist, heritage planner or another professional with experience in conservation, architecture, planning or the broader built environment.

Whether you've built your career in local government, consulting or private practice, you'll bring sound judgement, stakeholder influence and a passion for helping communities retain their unique identity while embracing change.

You will bring:

• Strong built heritage judgement
• Excellent research, written advice and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to balance conservation with contemporary development outcomes
• Confidence working with community, industry and technical stakeholders
• Curiosity about heritage as identity, tourism, storytelling and place
• A collaborative, practical and solutions focused working style

Why here?

Whether you're already part of the Toowoomba community or considering a regional move, this is an opportunity to combine meaningful work with an exceptional lifestyle.

Known for its temperate climate, heritage streetscapes, open spaces and vibrant community, Toowoomba offers the opportunity to help shape one of Queensland's richest heritage landscapes while enjoying the lifestyle many people are actively looking for.

Excellent schools and universities. Leading regional health services. A thriving food, arts and events scene. More attainable housing. And the space to build both a rewarding career and a great life.

You'll join Toowoomba Regional Council at an exciting time, working alongside an energetic and collaborative leadership team where new ideas are welcomed, and heritage is recognised as an important part of the Region's future.

Bring your ideas.

Celebrate our stories.

Help shape what's next.

Learn more about the Toowoomba region  

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Dean & Ling Executive has been exclusively engaged by Toowoomba Regional Council to manage this appointment.

For a strictly confidential discussion, please contact Janine Jackson on 0409 802 806 or Ian Quinn on 0403 343 097. Alternatively, submit your application via the Apply Button or visit www.deanling.com.au