Cowra Council is pleased to announce it has been successful in securing funding through the 2025–2027 NSW Heritage Grants Program, as recently confirmed by the NSW State Government.

This funding will support the delivery of a dedicated Heritage Advisor service in the Cowra region for the next two years. Council is now seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified planning and/or heritage professionals to provide this important service.

The primary objectives of the Cowra Council Heritage Advisor role include:

• Advising Council and the community on local and state heritage matters

• Assisting strategic planners with the development and interpretation of local heritage policies

• Providing expert heritage advice on Development Applications relating to heritage items

• Delivering a flexible, demand-driven service tailored to Council and community needs

Interested proponents are asked to submit a return brief including:

• An itemised fee proposal for the required services, including (but not limited to) DA heritage reports, Heritage Inventory reports, LEP amendment advice, and customer inquiries

• Confirmation of your ability to meet program requirements

• Evidence of current professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage

Submissions should also indicate a proposed timeframe for completing all project tasks and clearly outline the full scope of services, including any inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted via email to council@cowra.nsw.gov.au, marked Attention: Heritage Advisory Services.

For further information, please contact Cowra Council’s Environmental Services team on (02) 6340 2040