Heritage Advisor (Senior/Intermediate Level)
We are seeking an experienced Heritage Advisor to join our Ecology, Natural Sciences and Heritage group in Victoria. The role will support and deliver projects of varied scale and complexity, both in Victoria and nationally, providing opportunities to grow your skillset in a multidisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
* Managing heritage advice and approvals processes for a diverse range of projects in Victoria and nationally.
* Working on projects across the property and buildings, transport, water, energy and resources, and environment market sectors.
* Investigating and reporting on a wide range of heritage matters, including statutory approvals and consultation with Traditional Owners, through field and desktop work.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal specialists and sub‐consultants, Commonwealth and State Government Departments, Agencies and Local Councils.
* Supporting and contributing to the continued development of our team's technical skills through mentorship.
* Developing and supporting new business opportunities within the Cultural Heritage sector within Victoria and nationally.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree, and Honours or post‐graduate qualifications in archaeology, cultural heritage management, conservation architecture or a related field.
* A minimum of 4+ years' experience across heritage approval processes in Victoria under the Heritage Act 2017 and the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006.
* Experience with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is preferred, but not a requirement.
* Some level of experience working with other state and territory legislation and heritage approval processes would be favourable.
* Must be able to meet the requirements to be a heritage advisor under Section 189(1) of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Minister's Guidelines on Appropriate Qualifications for Heritage Advisors.
* Experience in a consulting environment strongly preferred, with a natural ability to build positive client relationships and an openness to identifying and developing new business.
* For the right candidate, we will consider a part‐time appointment (minimum of 0.8 FTE).
Contact
Contact Linda Graham
Phone: +61 3 8687 8846
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
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