Aboriginal Heritage Team Leader

Extent people are set apart by our commitment to best practice, our connection with local communities, the collective strengths of our people and our close engagement with clients to understand their needs, lower their risks and unlock value in their project.

Extent has an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior heritage advisor with specialist expertise in Aboriginal heritage. We are seeking a new Team Leader for our Victorian Aboriginal heritage team, based in our Melbourne office in Brunswick.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is ready to step up into a team leadership role and join our national management team, or an experienced team leader who is seeking a move into a specialist heritage consultancy run and owned by heritage professionals.

Extent Heritage is committed to high quality innovative research work. We offer you the opportunity to pursue new research and contribute to shaping the methods and direction of Aboriginal heritage research within Extent Heritage and in heritage practice more broadly. We also offer the opportunity to work on some of the most significant, high-profile projects in Victoria.

This is a great opportunity to work with some of the most experienced Aboriginal heritage practitioners in Australia, and mentor the next generation. You will have a talented and highly motivated team ready to work with you, including the support of highly-respected senior professionals in the Victorian team.

**Essential (Selection) Criteria**

The following criteria is considered essential:

- Appropriate degree (archaeology, anthropology, and/or history) with Honours or equivalent;
- 7+ years’ experience in Cultural Resource Management within an Australian context;
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage management in Victoria;
- Demonstrated experience in client liaison, project management, directing project teams, working to deadlines within budget constraints, develop and mentor junior staff and engaging and managing subcontractors;
- Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community consultation;
- Demonstrated extensive experience in field investigations and recording, research, and heritage impact assessments;
- Demonstrated ability to scope and cost projects, prepare complex assessment and management reports to a high professional standard;
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Victorian and Commonwealth legislation such as the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2007, Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010, and the Native Title Act 1993;
- Demonstrated experience in heritage sector business operations and strategic planning;
- Demonstrated ability to meet quality, health and safety, and environmental requirements;
- Knowledge of principles and best practice guidelines as outlined in the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter;
- Valid Australian Drivers’ licence; and
- Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card)

**Desirable Criteria**

The following criteria will be considered favourably:

- Active research interests and involvement with professional bodies.
- Specialist skills in one or more of the following: artefact analysis, GIS, surveying, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, geochronology, anthropology, ethno-historical research, cultural values and oral history recording, community engagement, archival photographic recording and/or heritage interpretation.

**What we offer**

You will have the support and opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise with our passionate, multi-disciplined team located across our offices and a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. In addition to this, we offer:

- A vibrant and friendly environment with a relaxed, but fast-paced atmosphere;
- An opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;
- Great projects to work on, including opportunities across Australia and the Asia Pacific on some of the most interesting projects;
- Health and wellbeing initiatives;
- A new paid parental leave scheme;
- Professional and personal development opportunities.

**To apply