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Senior Heritage Consultant (Built Heritage or Archaeology)


Company : Artefact


Location : Newcastle, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Heritage Consultant Built Heritage or ArchaeologyAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsExciting opportunity for an experienced heritage consultant to join our team in the HunterDo you want to join a purpose driven organisation?Looking to make a real difference in the heritage space?Artefact "Illuminate the Past - Inspire the Future"Artefact 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 lead 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 programFlexible work optionsProfessional development leave and allowancesGreat career progression and mentoring opportunitiesWhat we are looking for:Minimum three years full-time experience in the management of built heritage or archaeologyIdeally hold a Bachelors degree or post-grad qualifications in a relevant disciplineHave a working knowledge of current heritage legislation and heritage practicesEffective time management skills and ability to manage small projectsDemonstrated experience in completing assessments and fieldworkStrong written and analytical skillsAs a Senior Heritage Consultant your responsibilities will include but not limited to:Working within a supportive team to complete projects on time and budget to industry best practice standardsParticipate in fieldwork-based activitiesUndertake research, assessment and provision of recommendations for heritage projectsDevelop content for project reports that comply with legislative guidelines, heritage best practice and Artefact standardsIf you would like to be a part of our friendly multidisciplinary team that offers the most innovative heritage solutions across Australia, and believe you have the qualifications and skills to successfully perform in the role, we would like to hear from you.Artefact acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waters of Australia. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal of Pirrama (Pyrmont) where our Sydney office is located, the Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua of the Hunter Region where our Mulubinba (Newcastle) office is located and the Wiradyuri of the Central West where our Bathurst office is located. 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.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Heritage Consultant? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence?Artefact 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 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.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsSenior Heritage Consultant Built EnvironmentArtefact Heritage and EnvironmentPyrmont, Sydney NSW25d agoSenior Strategic Planner - Heritage SpecialistCessnock City CouncilCessnock, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW21d agoPort Stephens CouncilRaymond Terrace, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW7d agoWhat can I earn as a Heritage Consultant #J-18808-Ljbffr