At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactWe are looking for a highly experienced archaeologists with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions.
With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in Victoria and NSW, we are seeking a Principal Archaeologist to join our team in North Sydney/regional NSW in a permanent role.Our Jacobs Cultural Heritage team comprises heritage specialists Australia-wide with experience in Aboriginal archaeology, historical archaeology, maritime archaeology, underwater archaeology, interpretation, and built heritage and architecture.
We work on projects from large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure developments to smaller heritage-specific projects.
Our key clients include state government road, rail and transport agencies, infrastructure construction contractors, water utilities companies, local government and Commonwealth government departments.
We provide heritage advice across many different stages in a project lifecycle - from business case inputs and early design phase considerations, to undertaking assessments for heritage approvals and providing construction phase support.
We love that we have the opportunity to find solutions that take heritage values, our clients and key stakeholders into consideration.The purpose of the Principal Archaeologist role is to provide technical and professional leadership in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage.The Principal Archaeologist helps lead the heritage team to develop industry-leading technical capabilities as part of an engaged, resilient and adaptable heritage team.
You will strive for innovation while maintaining outstanding project delivery, responsible and proactive project and client management, and provide support and encouragement to the technical development of staff.Key responsibilities include:Leading and contributing to winning opportunities through strong client relationships and proposal writing, providing technical leadership, coaching and mentorship within the Jacobs heritage team and beyond.
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Leading and supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage projects, including working collaboratively with a range of disciplines and staff experience levels.Provide high level technical and professional leadership, project management experience and business development support to our heritage teams across Australia and New Zealand.Here's what you'll needProven experience in leading teams to deliver projects within the heritage sector in Australia.Extensive consulting experience with a focus on Aboriginal heritage in NSW.Expert knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and relevant guidelines across multiple states in Australia.Experience in the delivery of large-scale environmental and heritage projects (ACHA/R, AHIP, EIS, REF, SOHI etc.).
High level stakeholder and client management skills.Proven success in chasing and winning new work and clients.Excellent collaboration skills.Demonstrated ability to support and manage teams, through mentoring and coaching.Appropriate qualifications and experience to lead fieldwork in accordance with the requirements of the new Minister's Guidelines.Don't meet every single requirement?
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