Senior Heritage Consultant

• One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Opportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projects
• Additional benefit of #ME days (Paid Wellbeing Days

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment. With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

About the Role 

Our Queensland Cultural Heritage team delivers a diverse range of heritage services, with a strong focus on the successful delivery of cultural heritage projects for clients across multiple sectors. We are seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to lead and manage projects involving Aboriginal cultural heritage desktop and field assessments, duty of care assessments, Aboriginal Party consultation and engagement, and the development of cultural heritage agreements, including Cultural Heritage Management Plans. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects across Australia as part of Umwelt’s national Heritage team, including work in NSW, the ACT, Victoria and Western Australia, as well as occasional projects in other states and territories. We are flexible and welcome applications from candidates located throughout Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of commercial cultural heritage projects, with a primary focus on Queensland
• Undertake desktop research, site investigations, identification of cultural heritage site and place types, assess risk of harm, significance, impacts and made informed decisions and provide justifiable recommendations
• Provide high quality technical advice to clients and regulators on cultural heritage matters and any approvals requirements
• Prepare standard heritage documents in support of client’s project needs, including, but not limited to, desktop constraints and risk assessments, duty of care assessments, cultural heritage field survey reports, impact assessments
• Deliver technical tasks and studies independently across standard project contexts, applying discipline knowledge and sound judgement
• Prepare technical reports and deliverables independently and review the work of junior team members, ensuring written outputs are accurate, clear and fit for purpose
• Apply and interpret relevant legislation, guidelines and technical standards relevant to the discipline
• Act as Project Manager on projects of low to moderate complexity

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in anthropology, archaeology and/or cultural heritage management with a focus on the Australian context
• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in cultural heritage management practice in Queensland in a consulting or comparable environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical work independently across standard project contexts
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Queensland heritage and planning legislation, regulatory frameworks and approval pathways, particularly the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and Queensland Heritage Act 1992
• Experience contributing to client communication, project coordination and proposal development
• Strong written and verbal communication, including technical report writing and client interaction
• A collaborative and supportive approach to team contribution and knowledge sharing
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence
• Undertake travel and field visits as required for the role
• Be eligible to obtain baseline Defence security clearance (AGSVA)

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 working with experienced professionals, with in-house access to ecology, environmental, heritage and social technical experts to support your 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 extra paid days off
• 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
• 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.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au

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