Consultant

**Who we are**:
Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. Our mission is about helping people create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. You will have the benefits of salary continuance insurance, a generous parental leave policy for both primary & secondary carers, work life balance, health & wellbeing programs, extensive training opportunities and much more.

Urbis shaping Futures your way

**The Opportunity**:
We are looking for a proactive Archeology Consultant to join our Sydney team as part of the wider national Heritage Team. You will have a strong understanding of Archaeology and Heritage principles to undertake a range of tasks independently and as directed, in relation to the day-to-day operation and management of work in the Heritage team. You will have the ability to contribute to both historic and Aboriginal archaeology, field work, preparation of high-quality archaeological assessments, advice to clients (including advice on legislative requirements and technical archaeological advice).

**You will**:

- Undertaking desktop research, preparation of assessments and fieldwork - in accordance with the relevant guidelines and protocols under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974(NPW Act), the National Parks and Wildlife Regulations 2019 (NPW Regulations 2019) and the NSW Heritage Act 1977;
- Undertaking research, including proficient use of the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS) and other statutory and non-statutory data bases. Preparation of high quality assessments in accordance with the HNSW guidelines for both historical and Aboriginal cultural heritage and archaeological resources.
- Travel to locations for field work, including surveys and excavations.
- Demonstrate high level research, interpretation, report writing and communication skills;
- Assist in the undertaking of projects, client and other stakeholder relationships and work to specification and deadlines;
- Work alongside other professionals on a range of multi-disciplinary projects, working to specification, to deadlines, within budget and with a commercial outcome;
**About You**:

- Ability to undertake archaeology and heritage research utilising multiple sources and methodologies to present accurate preliminary assessment of findings;
- Ability to undertake fieldwork including survey and excavation in accordance with directions of senior staff and industry best practice, within NSW.
- Strong and responsive communicator, with ability to determine the insights from analysis to improve the outcome for projects
- Ability to prioritise the competing demands of multiple assignments and/or projects within agreed timeframe;
Why Urbis?

Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). The WGEA citation is designed to formally encourage, recognise and promote active commitment to achieving gender equality in Australian workplaces. This citation is the gold standard certification for employers who are committed to making positive, measurable improvements towards gender equality and only held by 129 organisations nationally.

How to Apply?

Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.