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Heritage Consultant - Archaeology

As a Heritage Consultant, you will undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments. You will research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations, work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard, prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards, engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders, and contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships.

Key responsibilities

  • Undertake fieldwork and contribute to historical and Aboriginal archaeological assessments

  • Research heritage places and prepare clear, well-supported reports and recommendations

  • Work with colleagues to deliver projects safely, on time and to a high standard

  • Prepare work that meets relevant legislative requirements and professional standards

  • Engage respectfully with Aboriginal communities, clients and other stakeholders

  • Contribute to proposals and help build positive client relationships

The benefits

  • Remuneration commensurate with experience

  • Flexible working arrangements, balanced with project and fieldwork needs

  • Professional development leave and an allowance to support your learning

  • Training, mentoring and opportunities for career growth

  • A supportive team and a heritage workspace overlooking Sydney Harbour

  • Opportunities to contribute to social and environmental justice initiatives through our Purpose Team program

  • An employee referral scheme and a pet-friendly office under our Pets at Work policy

About you

  • At least one year of full-time experience in archaeology or cultural heritage consulting

  • A relevant degree in archaeology, heritage or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

  • Experience in archaeological fieldwork, heritage research, assessment or report writing

  • An understanding of heritage legislation and practice in NSW

  • Strong writing, communication and organisational skills

  • A collaborative approach and an interest in working across historical and Aboriginal archaeology

If you would like to be a part of our friendly multidisciplinary team that offers the most innovative heritage solutions across Australia, and believe you have the qualifications and skills to successfully perform in the role, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact our HR team via email at hr@artefact.net.au 

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About us

Artefact is a heritage and environmental consultancy with offices in Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst. We provide archaeological and cultural heritage advice that helps clients understand and manage heritage places and values. Our purpose is to illuminate the past and inspire the future.

At Artefact, we believe great work starts with great people. We create an environment where people can grow professionally and personally, contribute ideas, build meaningful careers and do work that matters.

You will be joining a close-knit, collaborative and values-led team with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on projects, people and the sector.

Meet the team

Back row L-R:
Ryan Taddeucci (Principal)
Mike Hincks
Jonny Love
Nicholas Turvey
Kieran Murray
Kylie McDonald
Iain Stuart (Principal)


front row L-R:
Rebecca Bryant
Samantha Higgs (Principal - Team Leader) 
Lily Hackett
Amanda Bie Wojcik
Neve Penklis
Katherine Douglas
Beatrix Ye


not pictured:
Anthony Barham (Principal)
Bonnie Clark
Declan Coman
Elizabeth Bonshek (Principal Anthropologist)
Ginger-Rose Harrington
Jayden van Beek
Jenny Winnett (Technical Director)
Josh Symons (Technical Director)
Mike Douglas (Senior GIS Officer)
Sammuel Sammut
Sunday de Joux
William Jones

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Our Archaeology team are leaders in their fields and bring the latest expertise to your heritage project.

Our Commitments

FIRST NATIONS FIRST

Be guided by our First Nations Communities.

BE ACTIVISTS

Stand against inequality and injustice.

SUPPORT CLIMATE JUSTICE

Strive to reduce climate impact.

DO THE RIGHT THING

Make ethical decisions.