Heritage Consultant - Aboriginal and/or Historic Heritage Archaeologist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Heritage Consultant - Aboriginal and/or Historic Heritage Archaeologist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to develop your heritage career
• Successful and growing business
• Energetic and friendly team culture

About the role

Due to our rapidly expanding work program NGH is seeking to employ a full-time Heritage Consultant in our Brisbane office, specialising in Aboriginal and historic heritage to join our friendly and dynamic team.

You will have experience in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management and preferably Historic Heritage Management in Queensland and/or NSW. You will possess a good understanding of site survey methodologies and field site recording.  You would also have experience in undertaking, heritage assessments, report preparation and Aboriginal community consultation and client liaison.

The successful applicant will have at least 2 years' experience as an archaeologist or heritage consultant. You will enjoy working in a team of other likeminded heritage consultants and as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team, working both in Queensland and NSW and thus prepared to travel.

The NGH heritage team has a wide range of skills and experience and our growing work program is diverse –and regularly requires survey and excavation for small and large projects including State Significant projects. Basic GIS skills would be preferred. We currently work in Queensland, NSW, ACT and Victoria, offering the successful applicant the chance to further their own career in a growing company.

About NGH

NGH is a specialist consultancy established in 1992. We provide environmental and heritage services to a variety of private and public-sector clients. NGH employ over 50 permanent and part time staff across our six regional and metropolitan offices across NSW, ACT and QLD. Our offices work together closely. You will have an excellent opportunity to work in diverse geographical areas and locations.

We have strong environmental and social ethics with the goal of providing sustainable knowledge and solutions based advice in relation to environmental and heritage management and impact assessment. We have a very strong and well recognized presence in the renewable energy field as well as assessing infrastructure and development projects.

NGH values flexibility in the workplace and recognizing the need for extensive travel and field work we have a flex time arrangement. We support the ongoing professional development of our staff using in-house and external training. Staff are well supported in their roles with easy access to managers and Directors.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to develop your heritage career
• Diverse working environment
• Successful and growing business
• Energetic and friendly team culture
• Flexible work arrangements

Selection Criteria & Application process

Application Process

Please submit your application by 5pm Friday, 10 August 2018 and include the following:

• A cover letter or similar, addressing each of the Selection Criteria below  and quoting the Job Reference Number NGH BRIS0718
• Your detailed CV including referees

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Archaeology / Cultural Heritage to minimum Honours level or equivalent
• At least 2 years' experience as an archaeologist or heritage consultant
• Experience in conducting Aboriginal heritage surveys, site recording and report preparation
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 including the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Duty of Care Guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing, verbal communication, stakeholder management and the ability to effectively consult with Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal community
• Experience in Microsoft Office computer programs and industry specific programs including GIS
• A current Australian Driver's License (Manual license)
• Being able and prepared to be flexible when undertaking field work and can work in remote locations
• Knowledge of WHS obligations and responsibilities relevant to the role

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge/experience NSW heritage legislation and OEH Guidelines and Codes of Practice
• Excavation experience
• First Aid Certificate
• 4WD training

To obtain a copy of the Position Description or if you have questions relating to the positions please contact Julie Earles, HR Coordinator via [email protected]