PROTECT WHAT MATTERS.
SHAPE WHAT FOLLOWS.
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 outstanding
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.
How to
apply
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 ******** *** or Ian
Quinn on ******** ***.
Alternatively, submit your application via the Apply Button
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The preferred candidate will
be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a
pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to
perform the genuine occupational requirements of the
position.
PLEASE NOTE: Your
application may not be considered if you do not follow the
instructions outlined above.
Closing
date
The closing date for applications is Friday 24
July ****
About
Council
The Toowoomba region is about
rich traditions and bold ambitions.
Our long and proud agricultural
history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia's second largest
inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and
acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.
The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat
Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive
infrastructure investments.
Growth hasn't come at the expense of
liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most
family friendly cities in Australia.
Toowoomba Regional Council
services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of
approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about
delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents
and visitors throughout the region.
We recognise that our success
depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff
and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and
opportunities to develop your career.
Council does not
accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or
any other vacancy.
No response will be
provided.

📌 Senior Heritage Advisor (3956) (Queensland)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Queensland