Built Heritage Consultant

Biosis Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 report to the Manager - Heritage (NSW) and contribute to project delivery through your involvement in project teams, project management, site investigation, and client liaison.

You will provide specialist built heritage advice, lead project teams, develop technical reports, and assist with winning projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Planning, Heritage, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Heritage consulting

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independence

Education

Planning/Heritage/Architecture degree

Job description

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.

At Biosis, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply - we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at [e-mail].