Emerging Aboriginal Heritage Consultant | Field Surveys

ERM; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM's National Heritage Team is recruiting an Early Career Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join the NSW/ACT Heritage Team in Canberra. You will work on cultural heritage assessments, stakeholder engagement, field surveys, and report writing to support heritage projects.

Based in Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle, the role offers development in a multidisciplinary consultancy and opportunities to contribute to compliance and conservation across Australian heritage places.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with honours in Aboriginal archaeology, history or anthropology.
• Good understanding of NSW heritage legislation and the Aboriginal consultation process.
• At least 1-2 years field experience in New South Wales.
• Good rapport with Traditional Owners and ability to work collaboratively in field operations.
• Experience preparing Due Diligences and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments and conducting AHIMS/ACT NSW heritage database searches.
• Willingness to travel in NSW and interstate for fieldwork.
• Unrestricted Australian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cultural heritage assessments and management plans.
• Engage with Aboriginal stakeholders and conduct consultations.
• Conduct field surveys and-related research.
• Prepare reports and contribute to project deliverables.

Skills

Aboriginal archaeology

Heritage assessment

Field surveys

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree with honours in Aboriginal archaeology

Job description

ERM's National Heritage Team is recruiting an Early Career Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join the NSW/ACT Heritage Team in Canberra. You will work on cultural heritage assessments, stakeholder engagement, field surveys, and report writing to support heritage projects.

Based in Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle, the role offers development in a multidisciplinary consultancy and opportunities to contribute to compliance and conservation across Australian heritage places.