Senior Heritage Advisor

About Extent Heritage

Extent Heritage is one of the largest heritage advisory firms in Australia with offices in SydneyMelbourne Brisbane and Hobart. We employ over eighty permanent professional staff covering the full range of heritage disciplines. We have an impressive range of clients across all levels of government and the private sector.

Our multidisciplinary capabilities include built heritage Aboriginal cultural heritage historical archaeology cultural landscape management interpretation historical research and digital heritage.

Our heritage places teams have expertise and experience that covers the full range of post-contactbuilt line with our People-Centred Heritage ethos in addition to undertaking built heritage assessments Extent Heritage is increasingly recognised in the field of heritage interpretation. We are also leaders in the field of digital heritage innovation- incorporating 3D recording and visualisations into many of our projects.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Heritage Advisor (relative to experience) on a full-time permanent basis. Our Built Heritage and Places team is growing and we are looking for highly motivated heritage professionals who want to grow their skills experience and career with us. This position is based in our Sydney office; however we welcome applications from candidates located outside the Sydney metropolitan area broader NSW or the ACT/Canberra region and you will have the opportunity to work on projects nationally.

The core business of our Built Heritage and Places team is built heritage conservation inclusive of heritage buildings and structures landscapes and objects. The team works with a wide range of clients including local and state government architects planners developers and owners of heritage places to proactively identify assess and manage heritage. This client base presents staff with many unique and diverse project opportunities.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Preparing heritage advice and heritage impact assessments heritage studies conservation management plans schedule of conservation works building condition assessment photographic archival recordings strategic and planning policies heritage asset management strategies interpretation strategies and plans.
• Preparing high quality referrals to council statutory planning teams and management plans in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Engaging with Traditional Owner groups government agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Conducting stakeholder consultations and surveys field surveys and reporting
• Preparing high quality fee proposals and work methodologies

About You

Essential skills and experience

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the following criteria:

• A bachelors and Honours or post graduate qualifications in heritage conservation architecture planning history cultural heritage studies or related field)
• Demonstrated professional experience of 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare documentation to a high standard.
• Experience in delivering successful and timely projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of built heritage management conservation and/or interpretation work.
• Demonstrated experience in surveys site inspections recording and research.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant local state and national level legislations applicable to local state national and World heritage.
• Demonstrated ability to understand buildings and fabric to undertake condition survey and assessment.
• Availability and willingness to work out of the Sydney metro area for short-term projects or fieldwork as well as inter-state.
• Excellent oral written organisational interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of principles and best practice guidelines as outlined in the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter.
• Demonstrated project management experience including managing project finances directing project teams working to tight deadlines within budget constraints engaging and managing subcontractors.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders including local governments and state departments.

Desirable skills and experience

• Drivers Licence
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience working in a consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience in conservation and/or interpretation
• Rail Industry Worker card

What we offer

You will have the support and opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise with our passionate multi-disciplined team located across our offices and a competitive salary package commensurate with addition to this we offer:

• Vibrant and friendly environment with a relaxed but fast-paced atmosphere
• Great projects to work on
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in business development
• Flexible working arrangements

How to apply

To be considered for this position please provide your CV.

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