Senior Heritage Consultant

Urbis; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance insurance

18 weeks parental leave

Annual training budget

Health & wellbeing programs

Regular social/learning events

Job summary

Urbis is a multidisciplinary urban consultancy with a focus on heritage. We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Perth heritage team, delivering assessments, management plans, and conservation advice across diverse projects.

You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with planners, architects and engineers to achieve high-quality outcomes. You will build strong client relationships, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to business development while applying your expertise in

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in heritage-related field.
• At least 5+ years of professional heritage experience.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver heritage projects.
• Strong knowledge of WA heritage legislation and planning frameworks.
• Experience mentoring junior professionals and leading teams.
• Excellent client relationship management and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver built heritage and archaeology projects from start to finish.
• Provide strategic, practical heritage advice across diverse projects.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, reports, and client submissions.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, engineers and specialists.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Client relationships

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentoring junior staff

Team collaboration

Education

Architecture/Archaeology/History/Cultural heritage/heritage conservation/anthropology degree

Tools

MS Office

GIS

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in our Perth office! In this role, you'll provide strategic heritage and archaeology advice across a diverse range of projects, helping clients navigate built, historical and Aboriginal cultural heritage matters. From heritage assessments, impact studies and management plans to conservation advice and archaeological investigations, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that protect and celebrate Australia's shared history. You'll apply your expertise in heritage planning, conservation and heritage legislation to deliver practical solutions, working alongside planners, architects, engineers and other specialists on complex, multidisciplinary projects. As a trusted member of the team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients, mentoring junior team members and supporting the continued growth of our Heritage practice. If you're passionate about heritage conservation, archaeology and creating positive community outcomes, we'd love to hear from you! As a member of our Heritage team, every day is different! You'll make an impact by:

• Leading and delivering a diverse range of built heritage and archaeology projects, including heritage assessments, impact assessments, management plans, conservation advice and due diligence studies.
• Providing strategic, practical advice on places of historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage significance across a variety of sectors and project types.
• Managing projects from proposal through to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet client, regulatory, budget and timeframe requirements.
• Preparing proposals, tenders, reports and client submissions while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Undertaking fieldwork, site inspections, surveys, stakeholder engagement and heritage investigations as required.
• Collaborating with planners, architects, engineers and other specialists to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary project outcomes.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the continued growth and success of the Heritage team and broader business.

About you.

You may be a heritage consultant, archaeologist, historian, heritage architect, cultural heritage practitioner or heritage adviser with established experience delivering heritage projects and providing practical advice to clients and project teams. We're looking for an experienced heritage professional who can take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our heritage practice. You'll be comfortable working across a varied portfolio and collaborating with specialists from across our planning, design, engagement and advisory teams. We recognise that heritage professionals bring different backgrounds and areas of expertise. In addition to your own strengths, we're keen to hear from you if you bring the following experience and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in architecture, archaeology, history, cultural heritage, heritage conservation, anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years' professional experience in heritage consulting, cultural heritage management, heritage planning or conservation, preferably within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering heritage projects, including coordinating inputs, managing budgets and programs, and producing high-quality outcomes for clients.
• Strong experience in one or more areas of built heritage, Aboriginal cultural heritage, historical heritage, archaeology, conservation or interpretation, with an ability and interest in working across a broader heritage portfolio.
• Strong working knowledge of Western Australian heritage legislation, policy and statutory processes, including relevant Aboriginal cultural heritage, built heritage and planning frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake and oversee heritage research, assessments, site investigations and technical reporting, translating heritage values and constraints into clear and practical advice.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing professional heritage documentation such as heritage assessments, cultural heritage management documentation and interpretation strategies.
• Strong project management and commercial skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, deadlines and client expectations.
• Confidence working directly with clients, government agencies, project teams and other stakeholders, providing clear and considered heritage advice.
• Experience contributing to proposals, tenders, business development and client relationships, with an ability to identify opportunities for new and repeat work.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior heritage professionals, including reviewing work, sharing technical knowledge and providing constructive on-the-job guidance.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex heritage matters clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to complex multidisciplinary projects alongside planners, architects, designers, archaeologists, historians and engagement specialists.
• A strong commitment to culturally respectful practice, including working appropriately with Aboriginal communities, Traditional Owners and knowledge holders and recognising the importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage and connection to Country.
• A willingness to undertake site work and travel throughout Western Australia as required.

Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and those returning to work after a career break. By joining us you will receive many benefits including:

• Salary continuance insurance, a generous 18 week parental leave policy, health & wellbeing programs and much more.
• 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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