Senior Heritage Consultant, Interpretation & Public ArtAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsOverviewAs part of the Heritage Interpretation & Public Art Team at Artefact you will provide high quality and creative heritage interpretation and public art solutions and advice for a range of projects.
These include large scale infrastructure projects to urban and greenfields developments, for government, corporate and community clients.This creative and project focused role produces Heritage Interpretation Strategies, Heritage Interpretation Plans, Public Art Strategies, manages artist engagement and artwork concept development, interpretive material content and provides professional and creative heritage interpretation & public art advice to a range of clients.What we are looking forDegree in museum studies, curation, heritage, arts administration, cultural heritage or similar disciplineMinimum 5 years' experience in the museums, visual arts or heritage sector such as heritage consultancies, museums, galleries, local councils, historic houses, parks or equivalent public realmExperience in managing heritage and/ or visual arts projects such as exhibitions, heritage interpretation projects, public art outcomes and producing high quality reportsUnderstanding of the key principles and purposes of heritage interpretation and/ or public artExcellent project and budget management skillsExperience in stakeholder management and community consultation, particularly with Aboriginal stakeholdersExceptional writing skills for professional reports and public interpretation materialA positive and creative approach to problem solvingEffective time management and ability to manage complex projects and meet competing prioritiesHighly organised with robust attention to detailClear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive attitudeRole DescriptionAs a Senior Heritage Consultant – Interpretation & Public Art your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Work within the Heritage Interpretation & Public Art TeamDeliver high-quality and creative interpretive and public art solutions across a range of projects, from large-scale infrastructure to small urban developments, for government and corporate clientsProduce Heritage Interpretation Strategies and PlansDevelop Public Art Strategies and PlansManage artist engagement and artwork concept developmentCreate content for interpretive materialsYou will also have the opportunity to project manage a range of interpretation and public art projects, including:Writing proposalsUndertaking researchDeveloping interpretive concepts and solutionsWriting reports and reviewing draftsConsulting with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholdersWorking with designers and production companies on the design and production of interpretive elements for projectsSupervising the work of Heritage Consultants on projectsWorking closely with the Team Leader and team to deliver innovative, appropriate interpretive and public art solutions artefact acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waters of Australia.
We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.
We thank them for sustaining and caring for Country for millennia.How to applyPlease provide a CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, and how they align with the requirements of the role.Artefact – "Illuminate the Past - Inspire the Future"About ArtefactArtefact is a leading heritage consultancy firm in NSW, providing archaeological, cultural heritage management and environmental assessment services.
We work from regional offices in Bathurst and Newcastle and a head office on a heritage wharf overlooking Sydney Harbour.
As a Purpose led organisation, social and environmental justice is in our DNA.
We encourage like-minded people to join us, to follow our Purpose to use Artefact as an agent for positive change.
Allocated time to work on social and environmental justice initiatives through our Purpose Team program.
Flexible work options.
Professional development leave and allowances.Job insightsSalary match • Number of applicants • Skills matchArtefact is a leading cultural heritage management consulting and advisory firm in Australia, offering a comprehensive range of services across various sectors.
Our commitment to illuminating the past to inspire the future drives us to deliver outstanding results for our clients, ensuring that heritage and environmental considerations are seamlessly integrated into project planning and execution.Artefact is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds.
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📌 Senior Heritage Consultant, Interpretation & Public Art
🏢 Artefact Heritage and Environment
📍 Sydney