Senior Architectural Heritage Specialists -Expression of Interest

Urbis; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

Generous parental leave policy

Health & wellness programs

Ongoing training investment

Job summary

Urbis is seeking a Senior Heritage Professional to lead its architectural heritage projects in Perth. This role focuses on heritage architecture, building conservation, and provides an opportunity to mentor a dynamic team.

Successful candidates will have a solid understanding of heritage legislation and a commitment to culturally respectful practices. Benefits include relocation assistance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in heritage advisory, planning, or conservation.
• Strong working knowledge of national heritage legislation and statutory planning processes.
• Experience preparing conservation management plans and heritage impact statements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on heritage matters including documentation and assessments.
• Project manage delivery of architectural heritage projects.
• Prepare proposals and submissions to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Heritage architecture expertise

Building conservation

Heritage planning

Mentoring junior staff

Client engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Architecture or Heritage Conservation

Job description

About Us.

Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever‑changing world. We empower our brightest minds with opportunities to push boundaries, collaborate and deliver exceptional, creative solutions for our clients and each other.

If you're looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we're keen to meet you. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

The Opportunity & How You Will Make An Impact

We invite expressions of interest from inspiring and forward‑thinking heritage professionals to join our national heritage architecture teams at Senior level. Relocation assistance is available to work in our Perth, Sydney and Brisbane offices with ability to work as part of a national team. This opportunity is suited to someone who is passionate about the progressive conservation and adaptive re‑use of Australia's built heritage, and who values work that contributes to strong communities and the protection of shared history.

You will bring expertise in heritage architecture, building conservation and statutory heritage planning, underpinned by a strong working knowledge of national heritage frameworks. Your understanding of heritage legislation, building fabric, and the principles of conservation philosophy will inform your strategic advice and practical solutions across a diverse portfolio of heritage places—ranging from urban landmarks to regional and remote sites of cultural significance.

As a natural collaborator, you will mentor and support a high‑performing team, working across complex, multidisciplinary projects alongside lead architects, planners, engineers, and other specialists. You will play a leadership role in strengthening our Heritage architecture practice while contributing to national initiatives and the long‑term growth of the business.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead projects that make a lasting impact, to shape best‑practice heritage outcomes, and to champion a respectful, inclusive, and future‑focused approach to heritage conservation.

As a member of our Architectural Heritage team, every day is different! You'll make an impact by

• Providing informed, strategic, and practical leadership on a wide range of heritage matters, including:
  • Overseeing the documentation of heritage conservation and adaptive re‑use
  • Project managing delivery of architectural heritage projects from feasibility to practical completion
  • Heritage assessments and significance studies
  • Conservation Management Plans (CMPs)
  • Heritage Impact Statements (HIS)
  • Architectural conservation supervision
  • Expert witness services where required
• Lead, mentor, and support junior and mid‑level staff in the delivery of heritage reports and projects of the highest quality.
• Prepare winning proposals, tenders, and submissions to secure new opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead preparation of historical and physical analysis of historic heritage sites, interpreting archival and contextual data to inform heritage reports and planning advice.
• Oversee project lifecycles from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Work in close collaboration with professionals from other disciplines to deliver integrated, innovative, and sustainable project outcomes.
• Represent the firm in professional forums, public engagements, and industry events, actively promoting our heritage capabilities and values.
• Manage your workload and project hours with discipline and accountability, contributing to the financial performance of the team.

About You

• Preference will be given to registered architects or those working towards registration in an Australian jurisdiction.
• Tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Heritage Conservation, or a closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in heritage advisory, planning, or conservation—preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Advanced appreciation of Australian historical architecture, construction methods, and traditional building fabric.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high‑quality heritage assessments and reporting across a range of heritage‑listed places.
• Strong working knowledge of national heritage legislation, policies, and statutory planning processes.
• Proven experience in mentoring and on‑the‑job coaching, with a supportive and constructive approach to developing junior staff.
• Strong business acumen with experience in business development, client engagement, and securing new or repeat consultancy work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing CMPs, HISs, and other technical reports to a high professional standard.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Committed to culturally respectful practice, including the recognition and protection of Aboriginal heritage and working collaboratively with Traditional Owners.

Benefits

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous 18‑week parental leave policy, health & wellness programs and much more.
• Relocation assistance to work in our Perth, Sydney or Brisbane office.
• Active mentorship by the best in the business, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Monthly morning teas and regular social events to celebrate professional and personal wins.

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