Principal Aboriginal Heritage Consultant

• One of Australia’s largest employee owned environmental consultancies
• Lead and deliver Aboriginal Heritage projects throughout NSW
• Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits

About Umwelt

With over three decades of experience and nine locations 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. We provide fully integrated environmental, social and heritage assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operation, and decommissioning.

Umwelt is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and delivery-focused Principal Aboriginal Heritage Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in NSW. This role can be based in Newcastle, the Central Coast or Sydney.

As a Principal Aboriginal Heritage Consultant, you will have significant experience and expertise in Aboriginal Heritage management and conservation. This role involves overseeing, leading and working with a team to deliver Aboriginal heritage related projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring the quality of deliverable.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of heritage projects. This includes overseeing project teams, planning and delivery of fieldwork, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that project goals are met
• Engaging with clients to understand their project requirements, provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological matters, and develop tailored solutions that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices
• Effective stakeholder engagement with both internal and external stakeholders relevant to the role
• Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community
• Well-versed in heritage and archaeological legislation, regulations, and guidelines, and apply this knowledge to assess significance, develop conservation strategies, and mitigate impacts on heritage and archaeological values
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, helping to develop their skills and expertise in heritage and archaeological management and consultancy

The ideal candidate 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.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
• A minimum of 10+ 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
• Demonstrate leadership experience, including project management and team coordination
• 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 per month
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt’s 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 everyone’s 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.

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