Artefact Heritage and Environment – Pyrmont NSW

As a Heritage Consultant, you will undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places and prepare transparent, well-supported reports and recommendations, work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard, prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards, engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships.

Key responsibilities

- Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments

- Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations

- Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

- Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards

- Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders

- Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

About you

- At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting

- A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

- Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing

- An understanding of heritage legislation and practice in NSW

- Strong writing, communication and organisational skills

- A collaborative approach and an interest in working across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

About us

Artefact is a heritage and environmental consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst. We provide archaeological and cultural heritage advice that helps clients understand and manage heritage places and values. Our purpose is to illuminate the past and inspire the future.





About the role

As a Heritage Consultant, you will undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations, work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard, prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards, engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships.

Key responsibilities

- Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments

- Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations

- Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

- Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards

- Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders

- Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

About you

- At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting

- A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

- Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing

- An understanding of heritage legislation and practice in NSW

- Strong writing, communication and organisational skills





- A collaborative approach and an interest in working across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

Benefits

- Remuneration commensurate with experience

- Adaptable working arrangements, balanced with project and fieldwork needs

- Professional development leave and an allowance to support your learning

- Training, mentoring and opportunities for career growth

- A supportive team and a heritage workspace overlooking Sydney Harbour

- Opportunities to contribute to social and environmental justice initiatives through our Purpose Team program

- An employee referral scheme and a pet-friendly office under our Pets at Work policy

About us

Artefact is a heritage and environmental consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst. We provide archaeological and cultural heritage advice that helps clients understand and manage heritage places and values. Our purpose is to illuminate the past and inspire the future.

Our commitments

- FIRST NATIONS FIRST — Be guided by our First Nations Communities.

- BE ACTIVISTS — Stand against inequality and injustice.

- SUPPORT CLIMATE JUSTICE — Strive to reduce climate impact.

- DO THE RIGHT THING — Make ethical decisions.

For more information, please contact our HR team via email at**@artefact.net.au

Artefact acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waters of Australia. We acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal of Pirrama (Pyrmont) where our Sydney office is located, the Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua of the Hunter Region where our Mulubinba (Newcastle) office is located and the Wiradyuri of the Central West where our Bathurst office is located. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past and present. We thank them for sustaining and caring for Country for millennia.

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📌 Heritage Consultant - Sydney
🏢 Artefact Heritage and Environment
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