About the Government Asset Managers program

Many of our state's most historic places and objects are owned and managed by Victorian Government agencies.

These important assets enhance our understanding of the state's history and provide an unbroken link to Victoria's past.

Heritage Victoria's Government Asset Managers program helps agencies to be responsible and proactive custodians by:

  • Promoting greater understanding of statutory obligations under the Heritage Act 2017.
  • Preparing resource materials that promote best practice.
  • Providing opportunities to network and share information.

Resource material

Heritage Victoria has prepared a range of useful resources to assist government agencies in managing heritage assets.

Victorian Government cultural heritage asset management principles

Endorsed by the Victorian Government, this document outlines how to achieve best practice through five key steps and 18 core principles.

Guidelines for implementing the Victorian Government cultural heritage asset management principles

This document provides guidance on how to interpret and implement the Victorian Government cultural heritage asset management principles, including measures for success.

Heritage asset management strategy model for Victorian Government agencies

This document provides a step-by-step guide to preparing and implementing a heritage asset management strategy model.

Compliance checklist for Victorian Government agencies

This due diligence tool helps government asset managers understand their obligations under the Heritage Act 2017 before undertaking works or activities.

At a glance guides


This quick reference guidebook provides an overview of Heritage Victoria’s major areas of operation.

Newsletter

Heritage Victoria publishes a regular newsletter for Victorian Government agencies that manage heritage assets:

Funding

Heritage Victoria has identified potential grant and funding opportunities for Victorian Government agencies that manage heritage assets. Agencies are advised to check all relevant guidelines and eligibility requirements.

More information

Are you involved in the management of Victorian Government heritage assets?

If so, Heritage Victoria would like to hear from you. Please contact the Heritage Victoria Policy team for more information about how you can join the Government Asset Managers program.

Page last updated: 07/04/25