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 Senior Heritage Advisor is responsible for carrying out a range of commercial consultancy projects, requiring skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, client liaison, archaeological assessment and excavation, and reporting.

This position will suit a highly motivated and experienced individual with well-developed research, writing, analytical, project management and technical skills, who enjoys working in a close-knit, supportive team environment. An understanding of New South Wales heritage legislation is essential.

Essential Criteria

The following criteria are considered essential:

• Appropriate degree (anthropology, archaeology, history, heritage studies, as appropriate) with Honours or equivalent
• 7+ years’ experience in consulting or equivalent professional practice
• Demonstrated high-level ability to lead and manage a project team and direct, develop and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated experience in client liaison, project management, directing project teams, working to deadlines within budget constraints, engaging and managing subcontractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage management in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community consultation
• Demonstrated extensive experience in field investigations and recording, research and impact assessment
• Sound knowledge of principles and best practice guidelines as outlined in the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter;
• Detailed knowledge of relevant New South Wales and Commonwealth legislation
• Demonstrated ability to meet Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex assessment and management reports to a high professional standard
• Valid Australian Drivers’ licence,
• Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card)

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria will be considered favourably:

• Active research interests and involvement with professional bodies.
• Specialist skills such as artefact analysis, GIS, surveying, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, geochronology, historical research, archival photographic recording and/or heritage interpretation.

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
• Great 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 are submitted via the ‘APPLY’ link on seek.com. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday, 7 June 2019