Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.
* Temporary position until March 2028
* Full-time (35 hours per week)
* Based at Centennial Park and Parramatta office
* Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super
Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of our beautiful city.
The role
Step into a role where you'll lead heritage and culture programs that protect, activate, and celebrate the unique landscapes, buildings, and stories of Sydney's parklands. You'll design and deliver projects, provide expert advice, and work hands-on with diverse teams and communities to ensure our heritage assets are managed with care and creativity. Every day, you'll collaborate, communicate, and find practical solutions—balancing priorities and navigating complex stakeholder interests to achieve positive outcomes.
You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, managing relationships across a wide range of groups, analyzing complex issues, and negotiating the conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage assets. Your ability to communicate, coordinate, and drive projects forward will be key as you help shape the future of our parklands.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Heritage and Culture
What you will bring to the role:
* A bachelor's or master's degree in heritage, architecture, archaeology, landscape architecture, or a closely related field.
* Deep, hands-on experience in researching, managing, conserving, and finding new uses for significant cultural landscapes, buildings, and structures.
* Senior-level expertise in providing practical heritage advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* A strong track record of delivering expert advice and real-world solutions for the ongoing care and activation of heritage assets.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work with everyone from agency staff and community groups to government bodies and Aboriginal custodians, ensuring all voices are heard and best practices are followed.
* Solid project management skills, with the ability to implement frameworks and drive heritage and culture projects from start to finish for positive outcomes.
* Comfort with change, flexibility, and a proactive approach to evolving priorities and challenges.
What is an essential requirement:
* Tertiary qualifications in Heritage, Architecture, Archaeology, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline.
* Current Driver licence and ability to travel to and attend work at any site within the GSP portfolio.
* Ability to be contacted and work outside of normal bandwidth hours and on weekends where reasonable on urgent matters and as required at engagement and consultation meetings.
About us
As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.
GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.
What's in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 8th February 2026.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephanie Licciardo on or
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.
Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
Role Description