CareerPlan

Consultant - Archaeologist

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Conduct Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments, field surveys, and excavations for infrastructure and energy projects across Australia.

Role type

Consultant Archaeologist (Intermediate)

Builds

Heritage impact assessments, excavation reports, and conservation strategies for clients in energy, transport, and defence sectors.

Domain

Cultural Heritage / Archaeology / Infrastructure Development

Required skills

Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment, archaeological field surveying, test excavations, stakeholder consultation, heritage legislation compliance, GIS mapping (ArcGIS Pro/QGIS), project coordination

Preferred skills

AHIP processes, NSW Code of Practice for Archaeological Investigation, Aboriginal artefact analysis

Technologies

ArcGIS Pro, QGIS

Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports (Assessments, Impact Assessments, Excavation Reports), conduct field surveys and salvage operations, engage with Aboriginal stakeholders and community representatives, present findings to non-technical clients, assist with project management (scope, scheduling, budgeting), collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate heritage outcomes.

Seniority

Intermediate, hands-on IC