Senior Heritage Advisor / Technical Director

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to support and empower our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you can make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior to Technical Director level Heritage Advisor, to join our Western Australian Environment business group based in Perth, and make a valued contribution to our strong pipeline of projects.

You’ll support and deliver projects of varied scale and complexity, in Western Australia but also nationally, working with our wider heritage specialist located across Australia. Through our office presence in all States and Territories, major cities as well as satellite regional offices, this role offers a unique opportunity to work across jurisdictions and locations whilst being based in Western Australia. 

This is also a rare and exciting opportunity to develop your career and truly make the role your own, and we will encourage you to focus on areas of interest that you are truly passionate about.

You’ll be part of a great company culture where we value collaborative relationships, and we offer excellent work / life balance and flexible working arrangements in a fun and supportive team. We’re also open to discussing full time or part time options.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Managing heritage advice and approvals processes for a diverse range of projects in Western Australia and nationally
• Working on projects across the property and buildings, transport, water, energy, resources, and environment market sectors
• Investigating and reporting on a wide range of heritage matters, including statutory approvals and consultation with Traditional Owners, through field and desktop work
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, internal specialists and sub-consultants, Commonwealth and State Government Departments, Agencies and Local Councils
• Supporting and contributing to the continued development of our team’s technical skills through mentorship
• Developing and supporting new business opportunities within the Cultural Heritage sector within Western Australia and nationally

What would you bring to the team?

• Between 5 -15 years of experience working under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and the heritage approval processes in Western Australia is required.
• Experience with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is preferred but not a requirement.
• A Bachelor’s degree, and Honours or post graduate qualifications in archaeology, cultural heritage management or related field.
• Experience in a consulting environment strongly preferred, with a natural ability to build positive client relationships and openness to identifying and developing new business.
• A current Western Australian driver’s licence

Interested? Apply now.

Contact Antonia Tomassone

Ph +61 8 6222 8631

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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