**Closes: 09 January 2026**:
**Classification**: Board/Committee/Council
**Position No**: ACT Heritage Council
**Directorate**: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
**Advertised (Gazettal date)**: 26 November 2025
The ACT Heritage Council (Council) is a statutory body responsible for a range of provisions under the_ Heritage Act 2004_ (Heritage Act) as an independent decision maker.
The Council’s role is to identify, assess, conserve and promote places and objects in the ACT with natural and cultural heritage significance; assess nominations and formally register places and objects on the ACT Heritage Register and to encourage public interest in, and understanding of, issues relevant to the conservation of heritage places and objects.
It also makes decisions about the conservation of heritage places and objects and plays a key role providing advice on planning and development matters.
The Council has specific responsibility for the conservation of Aboriginal places and objects associated with Aboriginal people because of their culture and traditions.
**The Council has 10 voting members:
- Six members with expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:
- Aboriginal culture, Aboriginal history, Archaeology, Architecture, Engineering, History, Landscape Architecture, Nature Conservation, Object Conservation, Town Planning and Urban Design
- Four public representatives:
- Two Aboriginal community representatives
- A community representative
- A representative from the property ownership, management and development sector.
To be eligible for these Council appointment applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience to be considered an expert in their field. Applicants need an understanding of and connection with the ACT community. This may be demonstrated through a choice to live and/or work in the ACT.
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**How to Apply**: For further information regarding the position and to apply, please visit the ACT Diversity Register Board here.
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**Career interest categories**:
Boards, Committees and Tribunals