Senior Heritage Architect – Conservation & Reuse Lead

Urbis; Sydney, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbis is seeking a senior heritage professional to join our national heritage architecture teams. Relocation assistance is available to work in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane offices, with the ability to collaborate within a national team.

The role focuses on progressive conservation, adaptive re-use of Australia’s built heritage, and delivering strategic advice across diverse heritage places, from urban landmarks to regional sites.

Qualifications

• Registered architects or 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.
• Strong working knowledge of national heritage legislation, policies, and statutory planning processes.
• Proven mentoring and on-the-job coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide informed, strategic, and practical leadership on a wide range of heritage matters, including: documentation of heritage conservation and adaptive reuse; project delivery from feasibility to practical completion; heritage assessments and significance studies; Conservation Management Plans (CMPs); Heritage Impact Statements (HIS); supervision by architectural heritage professionals.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior and mid-level staff in delivering high-quality heritage reports and projects.
• Prepare winning proposals, tenders, and submissions to secure new opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Lead preparation historical and physical analysis of historic heritage sites to inform heritage reports and planning advice.
• Oversee project lifecycles from inception through completion, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with professionals from other disciplines to deliver integrated, sustainable project outcomes.
• Represent the firm in professional forums, public engagements, and industry events to promote heritage capabilities and values.
• Manage workload and project hours with discipline, contributing to financial performance of the team.

Skills

Mentoring

Client engagement

Business development

Written and verbal communication

Education

Architecture/Heritage Conservation degree

Job description

Urbis is seeking a senior heritage professional to join our national heritage architecture teams. Relocation assistance is available to work in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane offices, with the ability to collaborate within a national team.

The role focuses on progressive conservation, adaptive re-use of Australia’s built heritage, and delivering strategic advice across diverse heritage places, from urban landmarks to regional sites.