Principal Archaeologist

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We are looking for a highly experienced archaeologists with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions. With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in Victoria and NSW, we are seeking a Principal Archaeologist to join our team in North Sydney/regional NSW in a permanent role.

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.

The purpose of the Principal Archaeologist role is to provide technical and professional leadership in the field of Aboriginal cultural heritage.

The Principal Archaeologist helps lead the heritage team to develop industry-leading technical capabilities as part of an engaged, resilient and adaptable heritage team. You will strive for innovation while maintaining outstanding project delivery, responsible and proactive project and client management, and provide support and encouragement to the technical development of staff.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and contributing to winning opportunities through strong client relationships and proposal writing, providing technical leadership, coaching and mentorship within the Jacobs heritage team and beyond
• Leading and supporting the delivery of a wide range of heritage projects, including working collaboratively with a range of disciplines and staff experience levels
• Provide high level technical and professional leadership, project management experience and business development support to our heritage teams across Australia and New Zealand.

Here's what you'll need

• Proven experience in leading teams to deliver projects within the heritage sector in Australia
• Extensive consulting experience with a focus on Aboriginal heritage in NSW
• Expert knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation and relevant guidelines across multiple states in Australia
• Experience in the delivery of large-scale environmental and heritage projects (ACHA/R, AHIP, EIS, REF, SOHI etc.)
• High level stakeholder and client management skills
• Proven success in chasing and winning new work and clients
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to support and manage teams, through mentoring and coaching
• Appropriate qualifications and experience to lead fieldwork in accordance with the requirements of the new Minister's Guidelines

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from marginalised or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

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We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you\'ll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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