Join our Canberra team: Senior Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant

If you are a highly experienced and enthusiastic archaeologist and heritage specialist who enjoys working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team we would love to hear from you.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant to join our Canberra-based archaeology team.

This role will feed your passion for historical and Aboriginal archaeology and cultural heritage. Technical proficiency in these areas coupled with your excellent communication and project management skills will help you deliver quality outcomes for heritage, clients, Traditional owners and community stakeholders.

The Senior Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant will be required to:

Plan, manage and deliver a range of archaeological work and projects including due diligence assessments, cultural heritage management plans, historical archaeological assessments and impact statements, Aboriginal cultural values assessments, investigation and research, site inspections/fieldwork and archaeological monitoring, GIS mapping and more.
Collaborate with our consulting team across a range of heritage services and disciplines such as built heritage and interpretation to deliver projects.
Manage and grow client relationships, including preparation of proposals and tenders.

Expressions of interest from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged.

About you

Relevant tertiary qualifications (with honours or equivalent) in Archaeology.
5+ years’ experience in a heritage consulting role/environment including the preparation of high-quality client advice, reports, budgets, and other documentation.
Excellent communication skills adaptable to stakeholder/audience.
Demonstrated experience in archaeology project teams – as a project member or manager – experienced with managing budgets, scope, resources and managing client relations.
Passionate about archaeology, cultural heritage, and the interests of First Peoples – consultation experience in building relationships and working with Traditional Owner organisations and Representative Aboriginal Organisations.
Ability and willingness to travel and spend time away from home for projects involving archaeological fieldwork.
Commercially savvy with experience addressing client requirements.
Understanding of relevant Commonwealth & ACT legislative/statutory requirements, or a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to regulatory frameworks quickly.
Experience in both historical and Aboriginal archaeology is an advantage.
Experience with GIS mapping.
Unrestricted Australian driver’s license.
Construction industry “White Card”.
Workplace first aid (can be obtained after commencement).

Benefits

A collaborative, social, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Flexible work arrangements including flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements where the role permits.
Employee profit share.
Employee assistance program.
Paid parental leave.
Loyalty leave.
Alternative public holidays.
Annual health and well-being allowance.
Annual learning and development allowance.
Mobile phone allowance.
Employee referral allowance.
PPE allowance.