Heritage Advisor

GHD; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Heritage Advisor to join its Western Australian Environment team in Perth. You’ll support heritage approvals and deliver diverse projects across WA and nationally, with opportunities to grow your skillset within a multidisciplinary environment.

The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options and focuses on building client relationships while advancing technical capabilities within the Cultural Heritage sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience across heritage approval processes in Western Australia.
• Bachelor’s degree, and Honours or post graduate qualifications in archaeology or cultural heritage management are required.
• Experience in a consulting environment preferred with strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting heritage advice and approvals across WA and nationally.
• Working on projects across renewables, transport, water, energy, resources and environment sectors.
• Investigating and reporting on heritage matters, including statutory approvals and consultation with Traditional Owners.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, internal specialists, sub-consultants, and government agencies.
• Contributing to the continued development of the team’s technical skills through mentorship.
• Developing new business opportunities within the Cultural Heritage sector in WA and nationally.

Skills

Heritage assessment

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Field work

Education

Archaeology / Cultural heritage degree

Honours or postgraduate qualification

Tools

GIS

Job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced Heritage Advisor to join our Western Australian Environment business group in Perth.

You’ll support and deliver projects of varied scale and complexity, in Western Australia and nationally, giving you opportunities to grow your skillset in our multidisciplinary environment.

This is also a rare and exciting opportunity to develop your career and we will encourage you to focus on areas of interest that you are truly passionate about.

You’ll be part of a great company culture where we value collaborative relationships, and we offer excellent work / life balance and flexible working arrangements in a fun and supportive team. We’re also open to discussing full time or part time options.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Supporting heritage advice and approvals processes across a diverse range of projects in Western Australia and nationally.
• Working on projects across the renewables, transport, water, energy, resources, and environment market sectors
• Investigating and reporting on a wide range of heritage matters, including statutory approvals and consultation with Traditional Owners, through field and desktop work
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal specialists and sub-consultants, Commonwealth and State Government Departments, Agencies and Local Councils
• Supporting and contributing to the continued development of our team’s technical skills through mentorship
• Developing and supporting new business opportunities within the Cultural Heritage sector within Western Australia and nationally

What would you bring to the team?

• 2+ years of experience across heritage approval processes in Western Australia.
• A Bachelor’s degree, and Honours or post graduate qualifications in archaeology or cultural heritage management is required.
• Experience in a consulting environment strongly preferred, with a natural ability to build positive client relationships and openness to identifying and developing new business.
• A current Western Australian driver’s license

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.