Principal Heritage Specialist
Core
Lead the establishment and growth of AECOM's Heritage Practice in Melbourne, delivering Aboriginal and historical heritage assessments, approvals, and management plans for major infrastructure, energy, and government projects.
Role type
Principal Heritage Consultant (Strategy & Technical Leadership)
Builds
Heritage management plans, impact assessments, due diligence studies, and technical reports for infrastructure and energy clients.
Domain
Cultural Heritage / Environmental Consulting
Required skills
Aboriginal and historical heritage assessment, heritage legislation knowledge, field surveying, report writing, client relationship management, business development, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Registered Heritage Advisor (Victoria), manual C-Class Australian driver licence, willingness to travel
Technologies
Heritage management software, digital surveying tools
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver heritage projects throughout Victoria; Provide technical leadership for heritage assessments and approval processes; Drive business development and market positioning; Collaborate with national Heritage team on major projects; Conduct safe field surveys and desktop assessments; Engage with Traditional Owners, regulators, and stakeholders.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic growth responsibilities