Senior Heritage Specialist

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"Being trusted and inspired, being given opportunities to grow, open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM!" - Sector Manager, Environment, Brisbane, QLD Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Join our team of dedicated heritage specialists with exciting pipeline of projects presenting an opportunity for an experienced Heritage Professional to advance into a dynamic project role as part of our Queensland team. This role will see you join a team of heritage specialists based in Brisbane with experience in both Aboriginal and historical heritage. We offer our clients expertise in heritage management, impact assessments, excavation/salvage and consultation How you'll make a difference Deliver cultural heritage assessments for a diverse mix of clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. Prepare desktop assessments including background research, data review and heritage value identification. Complete safe field surveys to locate, record and assess Aboriginal and historical heritage places and objects. Deliver accurate, fit for purpose technical reports aligned with client needs and approval pathways. Work closely with communities, regulators and project teams to support practical, respectful heritage outcomes. The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Demonstrated experience delivering cultural heritage assessments in either Aboriginal or historical heritage based on solid understanding of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and approval pathways. High performance standards for desktop assessments and field surveys, showcasing data quality and digital innovation. Strong heritage report writing skills, high attention to detail and a clear commitment to producing quality, defensible outputs. Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with Traditional Owners, regulators, clients and multidisciplinary project teams. A minimum of an Honours degree in cultural heritage management, archaeology, anthropology or a related discipline. Current manual C-Class Australian driver licence, willingness to travel for field work, and Australian citizenship to meet Defence project requirements. Why you'll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what's possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional servic

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