Heritage Consultant

Environmental Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosis Australia invites applications for a Heritage Consultant to join our team on a 12-month contract, based in Port Melbourne. This mid-level role suits an ambitious archaeologist ready to accelerate their career with supportive colleagues.

You’ll work on Aboriginal and historical heritage projects across Australia, travel when needed, and contribute to CHMPs, impact statements, and due diligence assessments while upholding Biosis’ high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor (Honours) or Master’s degree in Archaeology.
• 2-3+ years’ experience.
• Interest in Aboriginal and/or historical heritage.
• Ability to work on site, away from home and in remote locations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Current and valid driver’s licence.
• You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this job.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of site patterning, land and site formation processes on the locations and survival of artefacts for both Aboriginal and historical sites.
• Be a key contributor to the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), heritage impacts statements and due diligence assessments.
• Lead and contribute to fieldwork projects across both Aboriginal and historical archaeological projects.
• Continue to develop skills in communication and consultation with relevant authorities, communities, clients, landowners, and the public, in relation to own projects.
• Develop skills in technical report writing and understand the different types of reports required.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and meeting the client’s requirements.
• Develop an understanding of and implementing Biosis' high standards.
• Manage budgets for projects and develop skills in managing variations.
• Understand the current regulatory requirements, their impact on our work and be able to explain to existing clients.

Skills

On-site fieldwork

Communication skills

Driver's license

Right to work in Australia

Education

Bachelor (Honours) or Master’s degree in Archaeology

Job description

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

We’re excited to welcome a new Heritage Consultant to join our team on a 12-month contract, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role at our Port Melbourne office.

This is a mid-level role for an ambitious individual eager to accelerate their career in heritage. You will work alongside experienced and highly knowledgeable colleagues who will guide and support you. Ideally, you will have a Bachelor (Honours) or Master’s degree in Archaeology, an interest in either Aboriginal or historical archaeology, and 2-3+ years industry experience to qualify for this position.

The role requires adaptability to diverse projects and locations. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are key to thriving in this position. This is an excellent opportunity to establish your career and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of site patterning, land and site formation processes on the locations and survival of artefacts for both Aboriginal and historical sites.
• Be a key contributor to the preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), heritage impacts statements and due diligence assessments.
• Lead and contribute to fieldwork projects across both Aboriginal and historical archaeological projects.
• Continue to develop skills in communication and consultation with relevant authorities, communities, clients, landowners, and the public, in relation to own projects.
• Develop skills in technical report writing and understand the different types of reports required.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget and meeting the client’s requirements.
• Develop an understanding of and implementing Biosis' high standards.
• Manage budgets for projects and develop skills in managing variations.
• Understand the current regulatory requirements, their impact on our work and be able to explain to existing clients.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An archaeology degree (Honours), or a Masters in Archaeology or similar.
• 2-3+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated interest in Aboriginal and/or historical heritage.
• Relevant work experience in Aboriginal and/or historical heritage (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to work on site, away from home and in remote locations, if necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A current and valid driver’s licence.
• You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this job.

Next Steps!

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! 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.