Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant, NSW

Unwelt; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Umwelt in NSW is seeking an experienced Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant to lead our heritage team across Newcastle, the Central Coast or Sydney. You will oversee project delivery, coordinate fieldwork, manage budgets and timelines, and provide strategic guidance on Aboriginal heritage and archaeology.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology or Anthropology, consultancy experience, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• Degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Experience in a consultancy environment preferred.
• Knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and guidelines; experience across states is valued.
• Demonstrated leadership with project management and team coordination.
• Strong client relationship management and ability to develop tailored solutions.
• Australian Drivers licence (ideally with 4WD).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of heritage and archaeology projects, overseeing teams and budgets.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and provide expert advice.
• Engage stakeholders internal and external.
• Present findings to clients and community.
• Apply legislation knowledge to assess significance and develop conservation strategies.
• Mentor junior staff in heritage management and consultancy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationship management

Report writing

Education

Degree in Cultural Heritage Management/Archaeology/Anthropology

Job description

Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant, NSW

Umwelt is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and delivery focused Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in NSW. This role can be based in Newcastle, the Central Coast or Sydney.

This role has a focus on overseeing, leading and working with a team to deliver Aboriginal heritage and archaeology related projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring the quality of deliverable, with opportunities to also lead historical heritage and archaeology projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of heritage and archaeology projects. This includes overseeing project teams, planning and delivery of fieldwork, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that project goals are met.
• Engaging with clients to understand their project requirements, provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological matters, and develop tailored solutions that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Effective stakeholder engagement with both internal and external stakeholders relevant to the role.
• Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community
• Well versed in heritage and archaeological legislation, regulations, and guidelines, and apply this knowledge to assess significance, develop conservation strategies, and mitigate impacts on heritage and archaeological values.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, helping to develop their skills and expertise in heritage and archaeological management and consultancy.

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong stakeholder engagement, experience in providing advice and advocacy on heritage and archaeological matters to clients, government agencies and community groups, as well as the ability to prepare and review high quality technical reports.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• Preferably experience in a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and associated regulations and guidelines, with experience in other Australian states and territories highly regarded
• Demonstrate leadership experience, including project management and team coordination
• Interest and experience with client relationship management
• Australian Drivers licence (ideally with 4WD experience)

As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications, and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.