Job Description

Project Archaeologist (Heritage Advisor)

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We are looking foranexperiencedProject Archaeologist(Heritage Advisor)with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions. With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in Victoria, wehaveexcitingopportunities to join our team inMelbournein a permanent role.

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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.

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Withone of the largest heritage teams in Australia,you'llbe surrounded by a highly experienced cohort of senior professionals who are invested in your growth. Whetheryou'rementoring juniors or looking for mentorship yourself, this is a place to develop.

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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.

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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.

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Welove that wehavethe chance totake aphased risk identification approachtoour heritage advice andcanwork collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team tofindsolutions that take heritage values, ourclientsand key stakeholders into consideration.

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Ifyou'reinterested in a company where you can have:

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- Diverse and complex projectexperiences
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- End-to-end project involvement
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- Flexible working and genuine work-life balance
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- Parental leave and salary continuance support
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- Access to a global network
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...then this is the place to broaden yourexpertise, deepen your impact and build a career that evolves with you!

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Here's what you'll need

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To succeed inthisrole, you will bring:

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- Registration as aVictorian Registered Heritage Advisor, with the qualifications and experiencerequiredto lead fieldworkin accordance withthe current Minister's Guidelines; orworking towards Heritage Advisor status.
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- AnHonours or postgraduate degreein archaeology, heritage management, or a related discipline.
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- Approx. 3–6+ years' consulting experience,with a focus on Aboriginal heritage in Victoria (additionalexperience outside Victoria and/or in historical heritage isadvantageous).
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- Working knowledge ofState and Commonwealthheritage legislation, associated regulations, and guidelines (experience outside Victoria is beneficial).
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- Experiencecontributing toCultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs)and deliveringhigh-qualityheritage advice.
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- Solidresearch, fieldwork, and site analysisskills.
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Skills & Capabilities

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You will alsodemonstrate:

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- Strongtechnical writing and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare clear andaccurateheritage reports.
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- Effectiveverbal communication and stakeholder engagementskills.
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- Acollaborative approach, with the ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.
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- The ability tomanage small to medium-sized projects, delivering on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
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Key Responsibilities

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In the Project Archaeologist / Heritage Advisorrole, you will:

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- Leadsmall to medium heritage projects(i.e. high-leveladvice and CHMPs), including fieldwork and reporting.
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- Support senior team members onlarger and more complex projects.
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- Prepareheritage reports and assessments, withappropriate guidanceand review.
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- Contribute to a positive team environment and supportknowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
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📌 Project Archaeologist (Heritage Advisor) (Victoria)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Victoria