Heritage Lead | Conservation Strategy & Growth

MACRO Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Partial remote work

Professional development support

Study leave: four days annually

Job summary

MACRO Recruitment is seeking a Heritage Lead for a conservation consultancy based in Sydney’s northern metropolitan region. The role targets senior leadership across heritage projects with a focus on strategic growth and national presence.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate deep heritage expertise, strong client networks, and the ability to mentor a team while balancing development objectives with conservation principles. Competitive salary and flexible options are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in heritage architecture, conservation, or consultancy with leadership demonstrated.
• Proven success in business development within heritage projects.
• Solid understanding of heritage regulations, planning frameworks, and conservation methods.
• Australian citizenship is a mandatory requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of heritage consultants across major Australian cities.
• Drive strategic growth and enhance the national presence of the heritage practice.
• Develop and maintain strong relations with clients, architects, government bodies, and industry partners to secure new projects.
• Manage complex heritage and adaptive reuse projects ensuring adherence to legislation and planning guidelines.
• Offer expert strategic advice balancing development objectives with conservation principles.
• Oversee budgets, revenue objectives, profitability, and resource management for optimal team performance.
• Support professional growth, manage staff performance, and plan for future leadership.
• Collaborate across design and project teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
• Represent the consultancy externally and contribute at executive leadership level.

Skills

Heritage leadership

Heritage architecture

Conservation consultancy

Business development

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Job description

MACRO Recruitment is seeking a Heritage Lead for a conservation consultancy based in Sydney’s northern metropolitan region. The role targets senior leadership across heritage projects with a focus on strategic growth and national presence.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate deep heritage expertise, strong client networks, and the ability to mentor a team while balancing development objectives with conservation principles. Competitive salary and flexible options are offered.