Heritage Consultant / Senior Heritage Consultan

Urbis; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis in Sydney is seeking a Heritage Consultant to join our team and contribute to heritage reports, studies, and assessments with on-site experience and client engagement across diverse projects.

The role requires 1–5 years of industry experience, a heritage-related degree, and knowledge of statutory heritage legislation. This full-time position offers growth within a collaborative environment focused on built heritage outcomes.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a heritage-related discipline.
• 1-5 years industry experience.
• Knowledge of statutory heritage legislation and ability to apply it in practice.
• Proven ability to undertake heritage research using multiple sources and methodologies, and to present accurate preliminary assessments of findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical heritage advice and contribute to the delivery of heritage reports including heritage studies, conservation management plans, heritage impact assessments, interpretation and archival recordings.
• Gain practical on-site experience, contributing to fabric analysis and architectural conservation oversight.
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and submissions across a range of projects.
• Undertake property research, analysis, and report writing.
• Support project delivery, including client and stakeholder engagement, in line with agreed scopes and deadlines.

Skills

Heritage consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Heritage-related degree

Job description

• Location: Sydney
• Discipline: Heritage
• Job type: Full Time

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

About us.

Urbis is a multidisciplinary urban consultancy that delivers practical, creative solutions to complex challenges. We work across disciplines to support cities and communities as they evolve.

We provide our people with opportunities to collaborate, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop their expertise. Our work creates tangible outcomes for clients and communities, while offering broad exposure to diverse and complex projects.

If you're seeking the opportunity to contribute to impactful work and build your experience across the urban environment, we'd like to hear from you.

The opportunity & how you will make an impact.

We see heritage conservation and urban development as deeply connected, with layers of heritage being turned into design drivers to create thriving, vibrant, unique and meaningful places. Our heritage and archaeology expertise supports clients in identifying and managing cultural heritage to enable sustainable outcomes for current and future communities.

Please note that this position specifically relates to built heritage, and applicants seeking roles in archaeology may find the role is not aligned with their area of interest. We would, however, encourage those interested in archaeology opportunities to keep an eye out for future roles within our heritage team.

As a Heritage Consultant/Senior Heritage Consultant, you will:

• Provide practical heritage advice and contribute to the delivery of heritage reports including heritage studies, conservation management plans, heritage impact assessments, interpretation and archival recordings
• Gain practical on-site experience, contributing to fabric analysis and architectural conservation oversight
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, and submissions across a range of projects
• Undertake property research, analysis, and report writing
• Support project delivery, including client and stakeholder engagement, in line with agreed scopes and deadlines

About You.

We're looking for talented people who are purpose-driven and thrive in high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environments. In this role, you'll work across teams to bring out the best in others whilst contributing fresh thinking and positive energy.

We know everyone is different and bring different strengths and passions with them. In addition to yours, we're keen to connect with you if you bring the following skills and experience:

• A tertiary qualification in a heritage-related discipline
• 1-5 years industry experience

A knowledge of statutory heritage legislation, including the principles of the Heritage Act 1977, and the ability to apply them in practice

Proven ability to undertake heritage research using multiple sources and methodologies, and to present accurate preliminary assessments of findings

Why Urbis?

We are passionate about purpose with impact. You'll join an organisation united by a shared goal: shaping cities and communities for a better future. Your work will help create a positive legacy through innovative and meaningful contributions. You're encouraged to bring your ideas, be bold and contribute to an environment built on connection, flexibility and authenticity.

We invest in your growth, with inspirational leadership experiences, structured development pathways and the freedom to lead authentically. We empower you to shape your career and your impact.We believe in flexible benefits, performance-driven rewards and experiences that support you both professionally and personally—because what matters to you, matters to us.

Sound interesting?

If we sound like a great fit for you, and you are ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.