Senior Engagement Consultant – Archaeologist / Anthropologist / Heritage
Vardir (Var‐dear‐ah) is a Western Australian heritage, environmental and engagement consultancy delivering culturally respectful, compliant, and community‐led services across WA.
The Role
Senior Engagement Consultant – Specialty Heritage to support project delivery, Traditional Owner engagement, and regulatory compliance across a range of diverse areas.
Responsibilities
* Conduct and lead heritage projects, including complex fieldwork, excavations, surveys and permit application processes in close communication with stakeholders.
* Conduct ethnographic and historical research with Aboriginal communities by collecting oral histories, genealogies, and cultural information to document traditional land use and occupancy.
* Lead the delivery of lands management and heritage requirements, working with commercial proponents and stakeholders to ensure heritage values are understood, respected and that appropriate protocols are followed.
* Liaise with Traditional Owner groups and clients.
* Train, mentor, and support junior staff, providing guidance on field methods, reporting standards, safety expectations and professional development.
* Review and prepare documents including reports, briefing papers, correspondence, submissions and advice on operational lands, heritage and cultural issues.
About You
Essential qualifications and experience
* Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Heritage, or related field.
* Four (4)+ years' experience within the heritage industry.
* Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to train, mentor, and support junior staff.
* Ability to travel for regional fieldwork.
* Ability to work from our Mount Lawley office as required, in accordance with Vardir's flexible working arrangements and operational needs.
Desirable but not essential
* Experience working with Traditional Owner Groups.
* GIS Mapping.
* Drone Experience.
* 4WD Training.
* First Aid Certification.
* Working with Children Check.
What We Offer
We offer an alternative remuneration structure designed to recognise both office and field contributions.
* Base Salary (8‐hour office days).
* Additional field hours paid equivalent to 2 hours per field day (paid above base salary).
* Weekend and Public Holiday Hourly Rates.
* End‐of‐year bonus aligned with our internal rewards procedure.
Other benefits include:
* Paid Office Shut Down (not taken from leave entitlements).
* Paid Birthday Leave (your birthday or next alternative day off).
* TOIL allowances and internal structure to ensure TOIL is taken when accrued.
* Flexible working arrangements including flexible start and finish times, and WFH structures.
* Supportive and collaborative team culture.
* Ongoing professional development through in‐house training, conferences and courses.
Employment Type
Permanent Full‐Time.
Additional Requirements
Vardir requires a National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, evidence of an unrestricted driver's licence and proof of qualifications and certifications before an offer is made.
EEO statement
Vardir Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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