Description Lead and direct cultural heritage projects throughout Victoria One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental and social consultancies Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits About Umwelt With over three decades of experience and eight locations nationwide, Umwelt Australia 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 and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operation, and decommissioning.About the role: We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and delivery focused subject matter expert who is confident in dealing with projects of complexity.You will lead a wide range of cultural heritage projects, including First Nations and/or historical heritage, within anthropological, archaeological, built and/or landscape heritage contexts.The majority of the projects you will work on will be in Victoria, however you will also collaborate with interstate teams on significant projects in other Australian states.Key responsibilities: Preparing proposals and quotations for heritage projects Undertaking desktop research and review of projects and the heritage environment to understand client risk, approval requirements and assessment needs Leading cultural heritage field work, including archaeological surveys and excavations Artefact identification and recording Demonstrated knowledge of Victorian heritage legislation guidelines Collating, analysing and synthesizing data and preparation of desktop, field, and consultation outcomes Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community.Undertake anthropological work, including in-depth interviews and cultural mapping activities with First Nations peoples.Preparing technical reports Completing technical quality review of deliverables About you: The ideal candidate for this role is someone seeking a senior heritage role where they can demonstrate their 10 ++ years of experience in the heritage/consulting industry.Key requirements: Degree qualification in Cultural Heritage Management, Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Victorian heritage legislation, and guidelines Ideally have 10+ years consulting experience, as a Heritage Consultant/Project Archaeologist in Victoria Strong report writing skills with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work with other professional, community members and stakeholders as part of a collaborative working environment to deliver high quality results Strong Cultural Heritage Management Plan experience Demonstrated business development experience Excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences, which include clients, government agencies and internal staff Demonstrate leadership experience, including project management and team coordination Current Australian driver's license What's in it for you?Our people are our number one priority, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow.As part of our team, you will be offered: #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative that offers staff an additional day of paid leave per month to support mental health and wellbeing.Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance.A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally.Opportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically projects Opportunities to join the companies Employee Share Plan (ESP) Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers 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 Our vision is to make a difference for our clients, our people, and the world around us.We rely on the diversity and unique experiences that each of our employees bring to deliver on this vision.We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in the workplace.Our team is privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we are actively progressing, as a team, the commitments we have made in our own Reconciliation Action Plan.We encourage applications from First Nations peoples.We support and promote a family-friendly working environment, and we offer a range of family-friendly work practices that allow our team members to balance their work commitments with their family responsibilities.Join our team If you believe you meet the criteria apply via, SEEK.Your application should include a covering letter addressing how you meet the above essential 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 ****** To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.Role Type Hybrid • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior Company Overview Report this job
