Built Heritage Consultant

Biosis Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development program

Team retreat days

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee spot rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Biosis Pty Ltd is seeking a Built Heritage Consultant to join our NSW team. You will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects, report to the Manager – Heritage (NSW), and contribute to project delivery through team involvement, project management, site investigations and client liaison.

You will lead and provide specialist built heritage advice, develop technical reports, and assist with winning projects, with opportunities to work across NSW offices and lead varied projects.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Planning, Heritage, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in the heritage sector.
• Experience in consulting, ideally within built heritage or related fields.
• Full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
• Experience in architectural focused heritage work; not archaeology.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; build stakeholder relationships.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with authorities, communities, clients, landowners and the public on assigned projects.
• Prepare high quality reports and provide technical built heritage advice.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.
• Interpret current regulatory requirements and explain implications to clients.
• Conduct historical research to support built heritage assessments.
• Support team development by helping junior staff understand Biosis' processes.
• Advise management on project opportunities and identify potential work to develop and win new projects.

Skills

Heritage consulting

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Technical reports

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Planning/Heritage/Architecture

Job description

About the role

Biosis Australia is growing, and we'd love you to be part of it!

We are seeking a Built Heritage Consultant to join our NSW team, where you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects. In this role, you will report to the Manager – Heritage (NSW) and play an active part in project delivery through your involvement in project teams, project management, site investigation, and client liaison.

A key part of the position involves providing technical guidance to clients, as well as leading project teams. You will provide specialist built heritage advice, contribute to identifying opportunities for the team, develop technical reports, and assist with winning projects.

You may be based in any of our NSW offices, and you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a wide variety of projects across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with relevant authorities, communities, clients, landowners, and the public on assigned projects.
• Prepare high quality reports and provide technical built heritage advice.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations while upholding Biosis' high standards.
• Interpret current regulatory requirements, assess their impact on project work, and explain these implications to clients.
• Conduct historical research and analysis to support built heritage assessments.
• Support team development by helping junior staff understand Biosis' work and internal processes.
• Advise the management team on project opportunities and identify potential work to help develop and win new projects.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Planning, Heritage, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 3 + years of experience working in the heritage sector.
• Have experience in consulting, ideally within built heritage or related fields.
• You must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
• Experience in architectural focused heritage work, rather than archaeological work
• Exceptional communication skills with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.

Our offer

Biosis prides itself on having a supportive and progressive workplace culture. All our employees enjoy:

• A learning and development program that's actually valued by staff
• Team retreat days
• Study assistance to pursue higher qualifications
• Internal job opportunities throughout NSW and Victoria
• Flexible work arrangements
• Active recognition and acknowledgment of exceptional work through employee spot rewards
• Employee Assistance Program ... and much more!

About Us

APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

As part of the APEM Group, Biosis is a team of expert consultants specialising in Aboriginal archaeology, botany, environmental approvals, GIS, historical archaeology, historical heritage, and zoology. We help clients navigate pre-planning, planning, and post-approvals for projects across Australia, primarily in the eastern states. Since 1983, we have been guiding clients in making informed decisions about ecology, heritage, and environmental approvals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and dedicated team where you can make a genuine impact on how we work and contribute directly to our success in delivering environmental and heritage consulting solutions across Australia. Let's grow, innovate, and build something better together!