We are seeking an experienced heritage consultant to join our Melbourne-based practice. The role, which offers excellent scope for career growth and development, requires the delivery of heritage advice and services to a broad client base in Victoria and nationally. You will contribute to due diligence pre-acquisition advice, heritage appraisals, heritage studies, impact assessments and conservation and heritage management plans. A keen interest in contemporary heritage thinking is required, along with an awareness of recent developments.
You will have a sound knowledge of Australian history and architecture and hold an honours or postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as history, architecture, planning or heritage management. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience as a consultant focused on built heritage, or the equivalent experience in government. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively in a team setting and to lead and deliver projects.
Key knowledge and skills required include:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects to a high standard, on time and to budget
- Sound knowledge of local,
state and national heritage legislation and guidelines, the Burra Charter and other relevant documents
- Proven ability to manage the delivery of heritage services and projects independently
- Proven ability to provide heritage advice and guidance to clients and team members, operating within relevant statutory and legislative frameworks
- Demonstrated ability in developing relationships with clients, new and existing
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of proposals and bids for heritage projects
How to apply
Lovell Chen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer — we actively promote an inclusive workplace culture and encourage people from diverse cultural backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.
Applications for listed vacancies, as well as general careers enquiries, should be addressed to
[email protected]. Your application should include your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience, as well as your contact details. Please do not send more than five A4 sheets. Video submissions are accepted.
We regret that we cannot reply to every application received.
📌 Heritage Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Lovell Chen
📍 Melbourne