Heritage Advisor - Senior and Intermediate

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. 

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking two experienced Heritage Advisors at Senior and Intermediate level, to join our Victorian Ecology, Natural Science and Heritage group in Melbourne, and make a valued contribution to our strong pipeline projects. 

You’ll support and deliver projects of varied scale and complexity, both in Victoria and nationally, giving you opportunities to grow your skillset in our multidisciplinary environment. As this role supports our broader service line, with projects across the country, you’ll be afforded the opportunity to be involved in interstate field work to broaden your skillset.

This is also a rare and exciting opportunity to develop your career and truly make the role your own, and we will encourage you to focus on areas of interest that you are truly passionate about. 

You’ll be part of a great company culture where we value collaborative relationships, and we offer excellent work / life balance and flexible working arrangements in a fun and supportive team. We’re also open to discussing full time or part time options. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Managing heritage advice and approvals processes for a diverse range of projects in Victoria and nationally
• Working on projects across the property and buildings, transport, water, energy and resources, and environment market sectors
• Investigating and reporting on a wide range of heritage matters, including statutory approvals and consultation with Traditional Owners, through field and desktop work
• Regular fieldwork, which will give you the chance to apply your expertise on-site and contribute directly to project outcomes locally and interstate.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal specialists and sub-consultants, Commonwealth and State Government Departments, Agencies and Local Councils.
• Supporting and contributing to the continued development of our team’s technical skills through mentorship
• Developing and supporting new business opportunities within the Cultural Heritage sector within Victoria and nationally

What would you bring to the team?

• Between 1 and 6 years of experience across heritage approval processes across Australia
• Experience with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is preferred but not a requirement.
• Experience working with state and territory legislation and heritage approval processes.
• A Bachelor’s degree, and Honours or post graduate qualifications in archaeology, cultural heritage management, conservation architecture or related field.
• Meeting the requirements to be a heritage advisor under Section 189(1) of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and The Minister’s Guidelines on Appropriate Qualifications for Heritage Advisors is essential as is being suitably qualified to supervise Complex Assessment.
• Experience in a consulting environment strongly preferred, with a natural ability to build positive client relationships and openness to identifying and developing new business.
• A current Victorian driver’s license

Interested? Apply online now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. 

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