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We are looking for archaeologists with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions. With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in Victoria, we are seeking Project Archaeologists and Senior Archaeologists to join our team in Melbourne/regional Victoria in casual and permanent roles.

Our Jacobs Cultural Heritage team comprises heritage specialists Australia-wide with experience in Aboriginal archaeology, historical archaeology, maritime archaeology, underwater archaeology, interpretation, and built heritage and architecture. We work on projects from large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure developments to smaller heritage-specific projects. Our key clients include state government road, rail and transport agencies, infrastructure construction contractors, water utilities companies, local government and Commonwealth government departments. We provide heritage advice across many different stages in a project lifecycle – from business case inputs and early design phase considerations, to undertaking assessments for heritage approvals and providing construction phase support. We love that we have the opportunity to find solutions that take heritage values, our clients and key stakeholders into consideration.

For our casual roles, we are looking for individuals who absolutely love fieldwork, are Victorian Registered Heritage Advisors with First People – State Relations, with appropriate experience to supervise archaeological excavations, and are confident in leading teams of people. Our projects include both those commutable from most Melbourne locations, and away work (accommodation and meals would be provided for the latter). You will have well developed Aboriginal heritage identification skills; be competent with field-based survey methodology; and able to independently undertake field-based excavations.

For our permanent roles, we are looking for consultants with 3 years experience in preparing Victorian Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans and providing advice to clients. You will be someone who strives for innovation, has outstanding project delivery skills, takes ownership of your projects, and loves to work closely with clients. You will also have demonstrable experience in engaging in meaningful consultation and partnership with Traditional Owners and Registered Aboriginal Parties.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to –

· Leading and supporting the delivery of Victorian Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans;

· Supervision and undertaking heritage assessments, significance assessments and Cultural Heritage Management Plans;

· Overseeing portfolios of projects and preparing proposals for some of our key clients; and

· Ownership and responsibility for independently writing heritage reports and assessments, and preparing more complex heritage reports and assessment with guidance from more experienced staff.

Additional responsibilities include providing proposal inputs, leading projects and working with team members to support small to large heritage projects for a range of clients across the water, energy, renewables, government, road and rail sectors.

Here’s what you’ll need :

• Victorian Registered Heritage Advisor with the appropriate qualifications and experience to lead fieldwork in accordance with the requirements of the new Minister’s Guidelines

• Honours or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. heritage management, archaeology)

• Consulting experience, with a focus on Aboriginal heritage in Victoria

• Applied knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and relevant guidelines

• Excellent research and site analysis skills

• Excellent writing and reporting skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Excellent collaboration skills

• Demonstrated ability to support and manage heritage projects in a timely manner, within budget, and to a high level of quality.

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