The Opportunity
We are looking for a Heritage Consultant for our Queensland Heritage business, with experience particularly in Aboriginal cultural heritage. Experience in historical heritage management will also be considered favourably.
In this role, you will be responsible for technical project delivery including undertaking due diligence assessments, cultural heritage surveys and reporting. This position is a maternity leave back-fill role for a consultant ideally located in southeast Queensland and willing to travel to service our projects across Queensland.
You will provide technical interpretation and advice in response to client needs, contribute to project managements, and lead field work. Working closely with the Manager and senior team members, you will help ensure Project Delivery Excellence.
About Niche
Niche is the largest privately-owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. We were founded in 2009 from a determination to find a better way of building a sustainable future for people and nature.
We do work that matters, contributing our expertise to projects supporting Australia’s critical infrastructure and clean energy transition, and creating nature positive strategies and projects that achieve landscape-scale impact. We empower our people by equipping and inspiring them to find their purpose and develop their expertise in pursuit of a sustainable future.
With a team of over 200 people and growing, Niche isn’t only a great workplace – it’s a connected and inclusive community of incredible thinkers and doers, constantly innovating, learning and excelling at what they do.
Key responsibilities
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Prepare high-quality due diligence assessment and impact assessment reports and management plans in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
- Conduct Aboriginal and historical heritage assessments, including field surveys and excavations, stakeholder consultation, and reporting.
- Produce accurate and complex technical deliverables, analysis and reports.
- Contribute to project management ensuring that timelines and budgets are met.
Qualifications and experience
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Honours or equivalent degree in archaeology or heritage management.
- Experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage management in Queensland including a strong understanding of Queensland heritage legislation.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in heritage consulting.
- Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork independently with Traditional Owner representatives and willingness to travel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Full Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence.
Why join Niche?
Our people tell us they love being part of a great team where they feel a strong sense of belonging. That’s what drives us to support each other to do our best work.
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Flexible work arrangements to support a work-life balance, including additional paid Life Leave to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment.
- An inclusive community of experts, advisors and mentors at your fingertips to support your growth and learning.
- Collaborative, supportive work environment to help you to do the best work of your career and continue to grow.
- Groups and social events to facilitate making meaningful connections.
- Interesting and impactful work that leaves a lasting legacy.
- A competitive salary based on skills and experience.
How to apply
If this sounds like a great fit, please submit your application.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
We do not accept Agency representations.
Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified candidates of all differences to apply. Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing. We also recognise the same recruitment process doesn’t fit all, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, simply let us know at the time you apply. Applicants are required to have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.
Please visit https://niche-eh.com/ for more information
