Travers bushfire & ecology have been undertaking Aboriginal and Heritage Assessments for over 20 years. With our current heritage specialist retiring, an opportunity has opened up for an Aboriginal heritage assessment consultant to join our team and to expand our existing services in this discipline working through out NSW based on the Central Coast.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic person looking for a long-term role in this field and wanting to create a service based on cultural diversity and respect for the land.

About the roles

  • Provide high quality heritage advice and services to a range of stakeholders in relation to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Heritage Act 2017.
  • Delivery of legislative advice, preparation of due diligence reports, preparation of Cultural Heritage Management Plans and Salvage Excavations for management of Indigenous cultural heritage, and the preparation and implementation of Consents and Permits to manage historic heritage.
  • Assist and train existing staff in artefact identification.
  • The participation in, and management of the field work components of these projects will be an essential component of the role.

Essential Criteria

  • An honours degree (or higher) involving studies in Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous archaeology. Qualification in Aboriginal artifact identification.
  • Qualifications to meet the definition of a Heritage Advisor under Section 189 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and to supervise an excavation under Regulation 61 (3) of the Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018.
  • Sound knowledge of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the Heritage Act 2017.
  • Experience in archaeological fieldwork.
  • A high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • High level competencies with the MS Office suite.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, as you will liaise with team members from different disciplines, clients, and government agencies to ensure delivery of innovative solutions that meet client and broader community expectations.
  • Be flexible in geographic locations of work as some travel and some overnight stays may be required.
  • Highly organised to plan and manage projects.

What can we offer the ideal candidate?

Travers bushfire & ecology can offer work from home and flexible work arrangements for proven reliable and independent employees.

We focus on developing professional careers through the provision of ongoing career development, and generous opportunities for training and industry group involvement. We provide staff with a career pathway from Graduate through to Principal Environmental Consultant, with numerous entry points.  As your role progresses you will be exposed to greater levels of project management and responsibility, client and stakeholder engagement, project scoping and budgeting, and business development and management opportunities, all of which are key elements of a successful career at Travers bushfire & ecology.

Benefits

  • VPN network to work from home as required.
  • Work phone with internet data package.
  • Access to company vehicles for field work or a novated lease package.
  • All field expenses covered when undertaking field work.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • An inclusive and safe work environment.
  • An opportunity to join a close-knit team who are passionate about ecology, bushfire, and environmental science.
  • On the job leadership training.

How to apply

Please submit your application by filling out the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Robertson on 02 4340 5331.

**This role is only available to people with work rights in Australia**
**No Agencies Please**

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