Senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant

• One of Australias largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Lead and deliver Aboriginal Heritage projects throughout NSW
• Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental consultancy operating for over 30 years with 9 offices nationwide. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables infrastructure defence regulation and policy resources and the urban development sector.

Umwelt are seeking to employ an experienced collaborative and delivery focused Senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in either Newcastle or Sydney.

About the Role:

Reporting into the NSW & ACT Heritage Manager you will provide advice on Aboriginal heritage matters. This role requires strong experience in delivering heritage assessments archaeological investigations and evaluations to identify and assess the cultural significance of heritage sites landscapes and archaeological remains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a range of projects which may include cultural heritage impact assessment conservation and policy
• Conduct field surveys and investigations to document and assess cultural heritage and archaeological resources using techniques such as archaeological excavation archival research field surveys and remote sensing technologies
• Evaluate the potential impacts of development projects on cultural heritage and archaeological resources considering factors such as project design construction activities and potential changes to the landscape
• Comply with relevant heritage and archaeological legislation regulations and guidelines.
• Liaise with a range of stakeholders including government agencies developers planners and heritage organisations
• Develop strategies and measures to mitigate adverse impacts on cultural heritage and archaeological resources such as archaeological excavations monitoring heritage interpretation and community engagement programs
• Prepare technical reports assessments and documentation summarizing their findings recommendations and proposed mitigation measures

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong stakeholder engagement experience in providing advice and advocacy on heritage and archaeological matters to clients government agencies and community groups as well as the ability to prepare and review high quality technical reports.

About You:

• A degree in Cultural Heritage Management Archaeology Anthropology or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Preferably experience in a consultancy environment
• Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and associated regulations and guidelines with experience in NSW highly regarded
• Interest and experience with client relationship management
• Australian Drivers licence (ideally with 4WD experience)

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off for 12 months of the year
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelts Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

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To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.