Principal Historic Heritage Consultant: NSW

The opportunity!

We are seeking a Principal Consultant to join our successful and growing NSW heritage team. Location is open to any Niche NSW office location, or working from home in NSW.

The role will provide technical cultural heritage interpretation, research and advise in response to client needs, project management, field work and client liaison.

About you:
  • 12 to 15+ years of consulting experience, working on historical heritage projects, within NSW.
  • You are recognised by the Heritage Council of NSW as a respected and suitably qualified, experienced person to enable archaeological work permits (Primary Excavation Director).
  • Outstanding knowledge, experience and interpretation ability for NSW legislation, the Heritage Act,  the National Parks and Wildlife Act and other relevant planning legislation.
  • You will have significant experience in archaeological assessments, assessing heritage significance, statements of heritage impact, the historical archaeology code of practice and assessing significance of archaeological sites & relics.
  • You will possess technical excellence and professional writing skills with the ability to provide Quality Assurance reviews and advice to junior team members.
You’ll be prepared to:
  • Collaborate closely with the heritage discipline manager to support the historic heritage team members.
  • Have fun while winning and managing complex, large, medium and small projects.
  • Develop client relationships and build new relationships, leveraging your own and Niche’s network to bring in work.
  • Fulfil a technical role as a specialist adviser on projects and within the team, providing support in the form of mentoring and leadership to staff members.
  • Demonstrate leadership qualities, including excellent communication, motivational and organisational skills.
  • Travel where the work is, including working outdoors, traveling to field locations as required.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree, with Honours, in Arts, Heritage or related studies.
  • Post graduate studies in the field of historical archaeology or similar would be advantageous.
What you’ll get in return:
  • In return you will get the opportunity to lead the winning of new and interesting projects, and work on complex, challenging and exciting projects across NSW, whilst being supported by a professional and welcoming team.
  • You will be given a lot of autonomy and exposure to projects from the beginning.
Great conditions and salary on offer:
  • Senior support is available to ensure you can grow in your role with us.
  • Anniversary awards scheme.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Professional learning and development. 
  • Mentoring program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Highly competitive salary which is negotiable for the right candidate.
  • Flexible work arrangements which can be discussed to suit your needs.
  • Professional learning & development/memberships to appropriate bodies for the role.
  • Novated vehicle leasing scheme.
  • Anniversary awards scheme.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Mentoring program.
  • Annual employee retreat.
  • Community fundraising events and a vibrant supportive culture.
About us:

Niche Environment and Heritage is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in ecology and biodiversity, heritage management, environmental management and approvals and environmental offsetting. Established in 2009, Niche has successfully delivered more than 3000 projects to clients across Australia. Our 100+strong team includes ecologists, botanists, archaeologists and environmental scientists.  Niche is a vibrant, flexible and well-organised business that prides itself in caring for and supporting our staff. We have an excellent safety culture and trust our staff to make the right decisions to deliver projects from end to end.  Our diverse and cross-discipline capacity provides the opportunity to work on a multitude of interesting projects across eastern Australia.  

How to apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements to careers@niche-eh.com.

Our recruitment process includes behavioural and medical testing.  

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where diversity is embraced, and we encourage qualified candidates. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.