Heritage Lead

Found People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Flexible work

Career progression

Senior leadership role

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Found People is seeking an experienced Heritage Lead in Sydney to manage and develop a team of heritage professionals while overseeing delivery of heritage consulting services.

The role suits a senior Heritage Consultant, Heritage Manager or experienced Heritage Architect who combines technical expertise with people leadership, client relationships and business development. Attractive remuneration and flexible balance are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in heritage consulting, conservation or heritage architecture.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of heritage professionals.
• Strong knowledge of Australian heritage legislation and planning requirements.
• Experience advising on complex heritage matters and conservation outcomes.
• Understanding of Australian architectural heritage and historic buildings.
• Proven track record managing clients, projects and commercial outcomes.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of heritage professionals.
• Oversee heritage consulting projects and technical deliverables.
• Provide expert advice on heritage conservation, planning and compliance.
• Manage client relationships and complex stakeholder matters.
• Identify opportunities for business development and growth.
• Oversee project resources, budgets and delivery performance.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Heritage leadership

Team management

Heritage consulting

Client relationships

Business development

Heritage legislation knowledge

Job description

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Heritage professional to join an established professional consultancy in Sydney.

The business offers a supportive working environment, interesting projects and a genuine commitment to employee development and work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, with greater leadership responsibility, a competitive remuneration package and the flexibility to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits include:

• Highly negotiable salary package based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Senior leadership opportunity with long‑term growth potential.
• Interesting projects and a collaborative professional environment.

About the company

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Heritage professional to join an established professional consultancy in Sydney.

The business offers a supportive working environment, interesting projects and a genuine commitment to employee development and work-life balance.

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career, with greater leadership responsibility, a competitive remuneration package and the flexibility to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits include:

• Highly negotiable salary package based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Senior leadership opportunity with long‑term growth potential.
• Interesting projects and a collaborative professional environment.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Heritage Lead to manage and develop a team of heritage professionals while overseeing the delivery of heritage consulting services.

This opportunity will suit a senior Heritage Consultant, Heritage Manager or experienced Heritage Architect who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership, client relationships and business development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor and support a team of heritage professionals.
• Oversee heritage consulting projects and technical deliverables.
• Provide expert advice on heritage conservation, planning and compliance.
• Manage client relationships and complex stakeholder matters.
• Identify opportunities for business development and growth.
• Oversee project resources, budgets and delivery performance.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement.

Requirements for this role

• Extensive experience in heritage consulting, conservation or heritage architecture.
• Previous experience in a senior leadership or team management role.
• Strong knowledge of Australian heritage legislation and planning requirements.
• Experience advising on complex heritage matters and conservation outcomes.
• Sound understanding of Australian architectural heritage and historic buildings.
• Demonstrated experience managing clients, projects and commercial outcomes.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and support business growth.

• Executive leadership and practice growth opportunity
• Work / life flexibility
• Lead a respected team delivering quality heritage projects