Who we are: Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities.
Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities.
We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects.
Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.
We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be.
You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs and generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers.
Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
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The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Heritage (Archaeology) Consultant or Associate Director to join our Heritage Team in Perth.
In this role, you'll contribute significantly to our Heritage offering across a range of projects including historic and Aboriginal heritage.
Your focus will be on delivering exceptional client work and providing both technical and strategic advice.
As a senior cultural heritage professional, you'll also have the opportunity to nurture client relationships, identify new work opportunities, and support staff growth and development.
In this role, you will: * Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of historic and Aboriginal archaeology, cultural heritage management and Burra Charter Principles.
* Undertake both historic and Aboriginal archaeology, with particular expertise in either being desirable.
* Prepare high-quality archaeological assessments, Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Due Diligence Assessments, and Heritage Interpretation Plans.
* Undertake and lead field work, including archaeological excavations and Aboriginal heritage surveys * Manage small to medium size projects, including scoping and costing of projects, tracking job costs and coordinating consultants and sub-consultants.
* Coach and develop individuals within the team, as appropriate.
* Undertake historic and cultural research to establish a thorough understanding of heritage places and new communities.
* Prepare a high standard of written advice and have highly developed skills in technical report writing.
About You: * You hold tertiary qualifications in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management and/or Anthropology.
* You have proven experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment within the heritage industry.
* Ideally, you possess advanced skills in preparing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey Reports, Archaeological Management Plans and Strategies, Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Assessments, and Cultural Heritage Management Plans.
* You've worked closely with Aboriginal communities.
Experience in Southwest and Wheatbelt areas of Western Australia is a plus.
* High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Why Urbis?
Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of: * Working in a truly flexible workplace, while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
* Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
* Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
* Opportunities to partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
* Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.
Our commitment to Inclusion At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity.
We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.
How to Apply?
Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team?
Click on "Apply for this job." #JoinUrbis Please note, we're seeking candidates for both Senior Consultant and Associate Director roles.
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