Project Archaeologist (Heritage Advisor)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We are looking for an experienced Project Archaeologist(Heritage Advisor) with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions. With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in Victoria, we have exciting opportunities to join our team in Melbourne in a permanent role.

Our Jacobs Heritage ANZ team brings together experienced consultants working across Australia in Aboriginal archaeology, historical archaeology, maritime and underwater archaeology, interpretation, and built heritage.

With one of the largest heritage teams in Australia ,you’ll be surrounded by a highly experienced cohort of senior professionals who are invested in your growth. Wh­ither you’re mentoring juniors or looking for mentorship yourself, this is a place to develop.

We work withfederal,stateand localgovernment agencies, infrastructure owners, and private sector clients across key Australian markets:transport, water, environment, energy, defence, and the built environment;delivering integrated solutions from strategy and design through to delivery and operations.

Weprovideheritage advice across manydifferent stagesin a project lifecycle – from business case inputs and early design phase considerations, to undertaking assessments for heritage approvals and providing construction phase support.

Welove that we havethe opportunity to takeaphased risk identification approachto our heritage advice andcanwork collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team tofindsolutions that take heritage values, ourclientsand key stakeholders into consideration.

Ifyou’reinterested in a company where you can have:

- Diverse and complex projectexperiences
- End-to-end project involvement
- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
- Parental leave and salary continuance support
- Access to a global network

…then this is the place to broaden yourexpertise, deepen your impact and build a career that evolves with you!

Here’s what you'll need

To succeed inthisrole, you will bring:

- Registration as a Victorian Registered Heritage Advisor ,



with the qualifications and experiencerequiredto lead fieldworkin accordance withthe current Minister’s Guidelines; orworking towards Heritage Advisor status.
- An Honours or postgraduate degree in archaeology, heritage management, or a related discipline.
- Approx. 3–6+ years’ consulting experience ,with a focus on Aboriginal heritage in Victoria (additionalexperience outside Victoria and/or in historical heritage isadvantageous).
- Working knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation, associated regulations, and guidelines (experience outside Victoria is beneficial).
- Experiencecontributing to Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) and delivering high-quality heritage advice.
- Solid research, fieldwork, and site analysis skills.

Skills & Capabilities

You will also demonstrate:

- Strong technical writing and reporting skills , with the ability to prepare clear andaccurateheritage reports.
- Effective verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A collaborative approach , with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to manage small to medium-sized projects , delivering on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

In the Project Archaeologist / Heritage Advisor role, you will:

- Lead small to medium heritage projects (i.e. high-leveladvice and CHMPs), including fieldwork and reporting.
- Support senior team members on larger and more complex projects.
- Prepare heritage reports and assessments , withappropriate guidanceand review.
- Contribute to a positive team environment and support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here.





We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do.

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative.

We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Find out more about ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

- Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life.
- From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.
- We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is key to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Archaeologist (Heritage Advisor) (Melbourne)
🏢 Jacobs Engineering Group
📍 Melbourne