Engagement Consultant – Archaeologist

Vardir Pty Ltd (Var-deer) is a proud WA consultancy with a focus on Aboriginal engagement and consultation alongside business goals. We offer a range of services with our main focus being on "Connecting voices. The right voices, the right way."

We are seeking a Engagement Officer/Consultant – Archaeologist / Anthropologist to assist Vardir in fulfilling its mission and pursuing its vision.

The role is to be undertaken in accordance with Vardir's values and behaviours to promote understanding of and respect of Aboriginal heritage, culture, attachment to land and contemporary issues in the wider community.

As the a Engagement Officer/Consultant – Archaeologist / Anthropologist you will work closely with clients to perform duties required in relation to your qualification, such as:

• Conducting projects, including complex fieldwork, surveys and permit application processes in close communication with Directors, government departments, clients and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the delivery of the lands management and heritage requirements, including working with commercial proponents, and a variety of stakeholders to ensure heritage values are understood, respected and that appropriate protocols are followed as afforded under legislation and lore.
• Attend surveys, liaise with government, mining companies, other proponents, anthropologists / archaeologists, heritage service providers and other consultants.
• Review and/or prepare documents including reports, briefing papers, correspondence, submissions and advice on operational lands, heritage and cultural issues.

For a detailed duty statement for this role please contact the office.

Vardir is a fast paced, multi-faceted, value driven organisation doing rewarding and important work for our clients.

We are looking for the right person with the right fit for this role.

Travel: This role may require regular travel to remote locations.

Status: This job is full-time position - 8 hour office days - 10 hour field days

Location: Mount Lawley office with WFH options

Benefits:

• Christmas company performance based bonuses
• Birthday Leave in addition to leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• and many more

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary qualifications in archaeology, anthropology or cultural heritage management or similar fields.
• Experience working directly with Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated ability to work within complex governance arrangements, for example through Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs), Land Access Deed(s) (LADs) and Indigenous Land Use Agreement(s) (ILUAs).
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clear information to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to work on multiple projects/meetings simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively and communicate with numerous small teams.
• Demonstrated self-motivation with initiative.
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Teams).
• Current and unrestricted manual driver's license.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICIATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Current Senior First Aid Training.
• Current 4WD Training.
• Competent with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).

Before an offer of employment can be made Vardir requires a National Police Clearance, no older than 6 months; evidence of an unrestricted manual driver's license; and proof of qualifications and certifications.

Please note: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Only suitable candidates will be considered and contacted if short listed immediately.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For more details on the role please feel free to contact our office on office @

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $60,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Christmas bonus
• Penalty rates

Experience:

• Field: 3 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Lawley, WA 6050

Application Deadline: 04/07/2025