About Extent Heritage

Extent is one of the largest specialised heritage companies in Australia, with over 40 staff nationally, and undertaking on average 300 projects a year. Our projects include all aspects of Aboriginal, historical and built heritage, ranging from due diligence through to formal assessment, field investigation, approvals, and post-approval mitigation (such as salvage excavation and conservation), for a diverse collection of private and public sector clients. We are well known in the industry for our successful track record in delivering large archaeological excavations cost effectively and to best practice standards.

Over the last decade our firm has managed some of the largest heritage projects in Australia and the region, many of which required the deployment of large resource commitments over extended periods of time and/or required management of complex and sensitive heritage issues. These include WestConnex and Windsor Bridge road upgrades, the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, the National Broadband Network, and Chevron Australia’s construction of the Wheatstone LNG plant (Pilbara, WA). Our Asia-Pacific work includes projects such as heritage assessments and management planning for World War II battlefield sites along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, expert contributions to the International Forensic Team working in East Timor, and specialist missions assessing World Heritage properties for UNESCO and ICOMOS in several countries in southeast Asia.

About the role

The Heritage Advisor is responsible for carrying out a range of commercial consultancy projects, requiring some basic skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, client liaison as well as key technical experience.

This position will suit a highly motivated individual with some level of research, writing, analytical, project management and technical skills, who enjoys working in a close-knit, supportive team environment.

Essential Criteria

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Appropriate degree (archaeology or heritage studies, as appropriate) with Honours or equivalent
• Experience in heritage management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in consulting or equivalent professional practice
• Understanding of relevant New South Wales and Commonwealth legislation
• Demonstrated field survey and excavation experience.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Demonstrated experience of heritage assessment, fabric identification, and archaeological reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in archaeological excavation
• Familiarity with site assessment, historic map overlays, and post-excavation analysis
• Ability to meet Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment requirements.
• Ability to work within a team environment, bring drive and motivation to achieve industry standards.
• Familiarity with project management and an ability to meet deadlines and complete work within a budget
• Ability and willingness to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Construction ('white') card
• Willingness to work interstate and in remote areas.
• Valid Australia Driver’s Licence

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria will be considered favourably:

• Interests in research and participation at heritage forums
• Involvement with academic and other professional bodies relevant to the industry
• Specialist skills such as artefact analysis, GIS, use of professional survey gear, historical research, archival photographic recording and/or heritage interpretation.
• Senior First Aid Certificate, asbestos awareness certificate, etc

What we offer

You will have the support and opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise with our passionate, multi-disciplined team located across our offices and a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. In addition to this, we offer:

Vibrant and friendly environment with a relaxed, but fast-paced atmosphere

• A variety of interesting projects to work on
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional and personal development opportunities

To be considered for this position, please provide your CV (a maximum of two pages), the details of two referees, and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.  Applications close 5.00pm, Friday,  21 June 2019