One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultanciesOpportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projectsAdditional benefit of #ME days (Paid Wellbeing DaysAbout UmweltAt Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better.
As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the setting.
With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia.
Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.About the RoleOur Queensland Cultural Heritage team delivers a diverse range of heritage services, with a strong focus on the successful delivery of cultural heritage projects for clients across multiple sectors.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to lead and manage projects involving Aboriginal cultural heritage desktop and field assessments, duty of care assessments, Aboriginal Party consultation and engagement, and the development of cultural heritage agreements, including Cultural Heritage Management Plans.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects across Australia as part of Umwelt's national Heritage team, including work in NSW, the ACT, Victoria and Western Australia, as well as occasional projects in other states and territories.
We are flexible and welcome applications from candidates located throughout Queensland.Key Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of commercial cultural heritage projects, with a primary focus on QueenslandUndertake desktop research, site investigations, identification of cultural heritage site and place types, assess risk of harm, significance,



impacts and made informed decisions and provide justifiable recommendationsProvide high quality technical advice to clients and regulators on cultural heritage matters and any approvals requirementsPrepare standard heritage documents in support of client's project needs, including, but not limited to, desktop constraints and risk assessments, duty of care assessments, cultural heritage field survey reports, impact assessmentsDeliver technical tasks and studies independently across standard project contexts, applying discipline knowledge and sound judgementPrepare technical reports and deliverables independently and review the work of junior team members, ensuring written outputs are accurate, clear and fit for purposeApply and interpret relevant legislation, guidelines and technical standards relevant to the disciplineAct as Project Manager on projects of low to moderate complexityAbout You:Tertiary qualification in anthropology, archaeology and/or cultural heritage management with a focus on the Australian contextMinimum of 5 year's experience in cultural heritage management practice in Queensland in a consulting or comparable environmentDemonstrated ability to deliver technical work independently across standard project contextsDemonstrated working knowledge of Queensland heritage and planning legislation, regulatory frameworks and approval pathways, particularly the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act **** and Queensland Heritage Act ****Experience contributing to client communication, project coordination and proposal developmentStrong written and verbal communication,



including technical report writing and client interactionA collaborative and supportive approach to team contribution and knowledge sharingUndertake travel and field visits as required for the roleBe eligible to obtain baseline Defence security clearance (AGSVA)What We Offer:Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow.
As part of our team, you will be offered:A role working with experienced professionals, with in-house access to ecology, environmental, heritage and social technical experts to support your developmentPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary carersFlexible work arrangements to support a work/life balanceOpportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects#MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days offGenerous additional hours policy and working away from home benefitsOpportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan (ESP)A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorshipA competitive salary based on skills and experienceDiversity and InclusionAt Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but 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.Join the Umwelt TeamIf you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
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📌 Senior Heritage Consultant (Brisbane)
🏢 Umwelt
📍 Brisbane