Heritage Consultant - Sydney

Artefact Heritage and Environment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development leave

Training and career growth

Harbour view office

Purpose Team program

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Artefact Heritage and Environment, Sydney-based heritage consultancy, is seeking a Heritage Consultant to undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places, prepare clear reports, and engage with Aboriginal communities and clients to build positive relationships.

The role requires at least one year of full-time archaeology or cultural heritage experience, a relevant degree, and a collaborative approach to work across

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting
• Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing
• Understanding of NSW heritage legislation and practice
• Strong writing, communication and organisational skills
• Collaborative approach across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments
• Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations
• Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard
• Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders
• Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

Skills

Archaeology

Fieldwork

Writing

Communication

Organisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology/heritage

Job description

Artefact Heritage and Environment – Pyrmont NSW

As a Heritage Consultant, you will undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations, work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard, prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards, engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments

• Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations

• Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

• Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards

• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders

• Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

About you

• At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting

• A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing

• An understanding of heritage legislation and practice in NSW

• Strong writing, communication and organisational skills

• A collaborative approach and an interest in working across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

About us

Artefact is a heritage and environmental consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst. We provide archaeological and cultural heritage advice that helps clients understand and manage heritage places and values. Our purpose is to illuminate the past and inspire the future.

About the role

As a Heritage Consultant, you will undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations, work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard, prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards, engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments

• Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations

• Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

• Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards

• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders

• Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

About you

• At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting

• A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing

• An understanding of heritage legislation and practice in NSW

• Strong writing, communication and organisational skills

• A collaborative approach and an interest in working across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

Benefits

• Remuneration commensurate with experience

• Flexible working arrangements, balanced with project and fieldwork needs

• Professional development leave and an allowance to support your learning

• Training, mentoring and opportunities for career growth

• A supportive team and a heritage workspace overlooking Sydney Harbour

• Opportunities to contribute to social and environmental justice initiatives through our Purpose Team program

• An employee referral scheme and a pet-friendly office under our Pets at Work policy

About us

Artefact is a heritage and environmental consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst. We provide archaeological and cultural heritage advice that helps clients understand and manage heritage places and values. Our purpose is to illuminate the past and inspire the future.

Our commitments

• FIRST NATIONS FIRST — Be guided by our First Nations Communities.

• BE ACTIVISTS — Stand against inequality and injustice.

• SUPPORT CLIMATE JUSTICE — Strive to reduce climate impact.

• DO THE RIGHT THING — Make ethical decisions.

For more information, please contact our HR team via email at**@artefact.net.au

Artefact acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waters of Australia. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal of Pirrama (Pyrmont) where our Sydney office is located, the Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua of the Hunter Region where our Mulubinba (Newcastle) office is located and the Wiradyuri of the Central West where our Bathurst office is located. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present. We thank them for sustaining and caring for Country for millennia.