Senior Consultant / Associate Director

Urbis is people focused, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, work-life balance, health & wellbeing programs and a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Heritage Consultant or Associate Director to join our Heritage Team in Perth. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing our cultural heritage services across a variety of projects, including historic and Aboriginal heritage management. Your primary focus will be on delivering outstanding client work and offering both technical and strategic advice. As a senior cultural heritage professional, you will also have the chance to build and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and support the growth and development of our team. Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of historic and Aboriginal archaeology and/or anthropology, cultural heritage management, and Burra Charter Principles.
• Conducting both historic and Aboriginal archaeology/anthropology, with expertise in either area being highly desirable.
• Preparing high-quality archaeological/anthropological assessments, Cultural Heritage Management Plans, Due Diligence Assessments, cultural context studies, and Heritage Interpretation Plans.
• Leading and participating in fieldwork, including archaeological excavations, anthropological studies, and Aboriginal heritage surveys.
• Managing small to medium-sized projects and assisting in the management of larger projects, including scoping, costing, tracking job costs, and coordinating consultants and sub-consultants.
• Coaching and developing team members as appropriate.
• Conducting historic and cultural research to gain a thorough understanding of heritage sites and new communities.
• Producing high-standard written advice and demonstrating advanced skills in technical report writing.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our cultural heritage initiatives while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. About You:

• You hold tertiary qualifications in Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management and/or Anthropology.
• You have proven experience, ideally gained in a consultancy environment within the heritage industry.
• Ideally, you possess advanced skills in preparing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey Reports, Archaeological Management Plans and Strategies, Aboriginal Heritage Due Diligence Assessments, and Cultural Heritage Management Plans.
• You've worked closely with Aboriginal communities. Experience in Southwest and Wheatbelt areas of Western Australia is a plus.
• High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Why Urbis? Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As a member of our team, you will have the benefit of:

• Working in a truly flexible workplace while maintaining strong client support and engagement.
• Active mentorship, development of career goals and support in achieving them.
• Investment in ongoing training with all employees provided with an annual training budget.
• Opportunities to partake in internal and external networking and social events across the State and Nationally.
• Working on city-shaping projects alongside the best in the industry, and across all sectors.

Our commitment to Inclusion: At Urbis, we encourage everyone to be themselves and share their unique views which are shaped by their individual identity. We are proud of our ongoing recognition as a champion of workplace inclusion amongst our professional services peers. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. How to Apply? Are you ready to start your journey with some of the brightest minds in the industry and you are passionate about making a difference to our clients, community, and team? Click on “Apply for this job.” Please note, we're seeking candidates for both Senior Consultant and Associate Director roles. Your designation will be influenced by your level of experience. Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible; however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr