Rising Aboriginal Heritage Consultant — Fieldwork & Engagement

ERM International Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM International Group is seeking an Early Career Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join our NSW/ACT Heritage Team. The role focuses on preparing cultural heritage assessments and management plans, engaging with Aboriginal stakeholders, conducting field surveys, and delivering research and reports.

The position supports work across NSW/ACT with potential base in Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle, contributing to interdisciplinary heritage projects and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with honours or equivalent in Aboriginal archaeology, history or anthropology.
• Good understanding of NSW heritage legislation and Aboriginal consultation process.
• At least 1-2 years field experience in New South Wales.
• Good rapport with Traditional Owners, including working collaboratively and respectfully throughout field operations.
• Experience preparing Due Diligences and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments and carrying out AHIMS and other NSW/ACT heritage database searches
• Ability and willingness to travel in NSW and interstate to conduct archaeological fieldwork programs.
• Unrestricted Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cultural heritage assessments and management plans.
• Engage with Aboriginal stakeholders and conduct consultations.
• Conduct field surveys, undertake research and prepare reports.
• Base in NSW/ACT Heritage Team and contribute to multi-office projects.

Skills

Field experience

Stakeholder engagement

AHIMS database knowledge

Report writing

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

First Aid certificate

Education

Bachelor's degree with honours or equivalent in Aboriginal archaeology/history/anthropology

Job description

ERM International Group is seeking an Early Career Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join our NSW/ACT Heritage Team. The role focuses on preparing cultural heritage assessments and management plans, engaging with Aboriginal stakeholders, conducting field surveys, and delivering research and reports.

The position supports work across NSW/ACT with potential base in Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle, contributing to interdisciplinary heritage projects and client outcomes.