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ERM

Early Career Aboriginal Heritage Consultant

ERM

. Prepare cultural heritage assessments and management plans .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Aboriginal archaeology, heritage assessments, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong understanding of NSW heritage legislation and the Aboriginal consultation process. Proven ability to conduct fieldwork and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams while managing heritage projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage AssessmentsField Experience in New South WalesAHIMS Database SearchesStakeholder Engagement with Traditional OwnersSupervision of Field Assessments

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Hard Skills
Cultural Heritage AssessmentsHeritage ResearchReport WritingField SurveysArchaeological FieldworkDue Diligence PreparationNSW Heritage Legislation UnderstandingAboriginal Consultation ProcessHistorical and Built Heritage Knowledge4x4 Off-Road and Recovery
Soft Skills
CollaborationRespectful CommunicationRapport Building
Tools & Technologies
AHIMS DatabaseHeritage Management Plans
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Aboriginal Archaeology, History or AnthropologyUnrestricted Australian Driver’s LicenseConstruction Industry White CardSenior First Aid Certificate
Industry Keywords
Aboriginal ArchaeologyHeritage ManagementField OperationsInterdisciplinary TeamsCultural Heritage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare cultural heritage assessments and management plans
  • Conduct Aboriginal stakeholder engagement and consultation
  • Participate in field surveys and archaeological fieldwork programs
  • Conduct heritage research and report writing
  • Carry out AHIMS and other NSW/ACT heritage database searches
  • Work collaboratively with archaeologists, historians, built heritage conservation experts, heritage place managers, Traditional Owners, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Travel throughout NSW and interstate for fieldwork
  • Support heritage and interdisciplinary projects across Australia and international heritage projects for global clients

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor's degree with honours or its equivalent in Aboriginal archaeology, history or anthropology
  • Good understanding of NSW heritage legislation and the Aboriginal consultation process
  • At least 1-2 years field experience in New South Wales
  • Good rapport with Traditional Owners, including working collaboratively and respectfully throughout field operations
  • Experience preparing Due Diligences and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments
  • Experience carrying out AHIMS and other NSW/ACT heritage database searches
  • Ability and willingness to travel in NSW and interstate to conduct archaeological fieldwork programs
  • Unrestricted Australian driver’s license
  • Supervision experience of field assessments
  • Construction industry “White Card” preferred or willingness to get one
  • Senior First Aid certificate
  • Certificate for 4x4 off-road and recovery
  • Experience in historical and built heritage as well as Aboriginal archaeology is an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Supportive team environment
  • Professional and technical skills development
  • Inclusive culture
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful cultural heritage conservation projects
  • Opportunity to work with ERM’s international technical community and global clients