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 as well as key technical experience.

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 necessary.

Essential Criteria

The following criteria are considered essential:

Appropriate degree (archaeology, heritage studies, as appropriate) with Honours or equivalent

• Expertise in historical archaeology and heritage management
• 7+ years’ experience in consulting or equivalent professional practice
• Demonstrated high-level ability to lead and manage a project team and direct and develop junior staff
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing project finances, directing project teams, working to deadlines and within allocated budgets, engaging and managing subcontractors.
• Experience in achieving designated targets, and in achieving proposal success rate including through public tenders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of historic cultural heritage management in Australia.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in archaeological fieldwork with Excavation Director status to direct sites of local and/or State significance in NSW
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex assessment and management reports to a high professional standard
• 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.
• Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card)
• Valid Australian Drivers’ 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, and occasionally 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