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Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant, NSW
Umwelt
Newcastle NSW
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Amplify Your Career with Umwelt

Join us and make a positive impact for our clients, our people, and the world around us – working on diverse and interesting projects that matter.

Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out in your career, or an experienced professional looking for new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Joining our team means working with people who care deeply about what they do and why they do it. You’ll learn from their experience and insights, while contributing your own unique perspective and skills to our projects.

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We seek to work with people who are energetic and passionate. In return, we’ll offer you opportunities to build your career in a business that is respectful and encouraging. Our people are our number one asset, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that supports you.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, you’ll be rewarded with a range of additional benefits


We’d love to hear from you. If you would like to send us an expression of interest, if you need assistance with an application or if you’d like to organise a confidential discussion with one of our friendly Recruitment Specialists, simply contact us on HRManagement@umwelt.com.au


Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant, NSW


Location: Newcastle or Sydney

Umwelt is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and delivery focused Principal Heritage and Archaeology Consultant to join our growing Heritage team in NSW. This role can be based in Newcastle, the Central Coast or Sydney.

This role has a focus on overseeing, leading and working with a team to deliver Aboriginal heritage and archaeology related projects, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring the quality of deliverable, with opportunities to also lead historical heritage and archaeology projects.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading the delivery of heritage and archaeology projects. This includes overseeing project teams, planning and delivery of fieldwork, managing budgets and timelines, and ensuring that project goals are met.
  • Engaging with clients to understand their project requirements, provide expert advice on heritage and archaeological matters, and develop tailored solutions that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement with both internal and external stakeholders relevant to the role.
  • Presenting technical findings and relaying information to non-technical persons, including clients and community
  • Well versed in heritage and archaeological legislation, regulations, and guidelines, and apply this knowledge to assess significance, develop conservation strategies, and mitigate impacts on heritage and archaeological values.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff, helping to develop their skills and expertise in heritage and archaeological management and consultancy.

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong stakeholder engagement, experience in providing advice and advocacy on heritage and archaeological matters to clients, government agencies and community groups, as well as the ability to prepare and review high quality technical reports.

Key Requirements:

  • A degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or related field
  • Preferably experience in a consultancy environment
  • Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and associated regulations and guidelines, with experience in other Australian states and territories highly regarded
  • Demonstrate leadership experience, including project management and team coordination
  • Interest and experience with client relationship management
  • Australian Drivers licence (ideally with 4WD experience)

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, . Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, which includes verification of work rights, identity and qualifications, and may include criminal history checks, medicals and other specific assessments where applicable.


Diversity and Inclusion is Valued and Supported

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where team members from all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Our team are privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all of our advertised roles. We’re also actively transitioning to the next stage of our RAP journey (from Reflect to Innovate).

Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment isn’t only about enriching our workplace culture. It also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

A Focus on Your Career Pathway

Your growth and professional development is greatly valued by the Umwelt team. We strive to be a preferred employer that attracts and retains our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive training programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a functioning mentorship system to help you flourish in your chosen field, wherever you’re at in your career.

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