Heritage Consultant

Be a place maker and create a future for the past

Who we are

EHC is a respected and leading heritage consultancy, having built a strong reputation in delivering high quality and successful outcomes with an extensive range of heritage services. We’re passionate about providing trustworthy heritage advice and achieving outstanding proven heritage solutions for our Clients.

Based in the northwest of Sydney, EHC has a diverse and impressive portfolio of clients, working closely with private property owners, local Councils, Government agencies, corporate organisations, institutional and ecclesiastical groups. We also work closely with many other leading industry professionals, including Architects, Planners, Archaeologists, Engineers, Historians, specialist trades and other owners and custodians of some pretty amazing heritage places.

Our experienced and dedicated team think outside the square and are experts in providing a practical and balanced approach to our work, proactively identifying, assessing and managing a variety of heritage projects.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Heritage Consultant to join our small, dedicated and well-respected practice. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to work on a diverse and rewarding portfolio of heritage projects across NSW, with particular focus on the built environment.

The role is based at the historic and adaptively re-used Windsor Fire Station in northwest Sydney and involves a mix of office-based work, site inspections and project collaboration with a wide range of clients and industry professionals.

Reporting to the Director and supported by a small team of experienced heritage experts, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality heritage advice, preparing complex heritage management documentation, and contributing to the management of projects of varying scale, complexity and significance.

Essential requirements

We’re looking for someone who’s prepared to jump straight into the role, and will therefore meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant heritage disciplines such as Heritage Conservation, Heritage Practice, Cultural Heritage, Museum & Heritage Studies, Architecture, Town Planning or Archaeology.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in built heritage management and conservation practice, with demonstrated experience preparing a variety of heritage management documents.
• Thorough knowledge of the NSW heritage management system, including legislation and an understanding of current best practice and methodology, including the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter and industry guidelines / practice notes.

What we’re looking for

Having a passion for heritage management and conservation practice within the built environment, you’ll also bring to the team the following skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills with a good command of the English language, experience in client relationship management, and generally demonstrate good ‘people skills’.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to be involved in the full spectrum of office and project tasks, including general admin, and time management.
• Current NSW Drivers licence.
• Safe Work NSW construction induction training (“White Card”).

Key responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively and independently to prepare a variety of heritage management documents, including:

o    Heritage Impact Statements

o    Conservation Management Plans

o    Interpretation Strategies and Plans

o    Photographic Archival Recordings

o    Schedules of Conservation Works

o    Salvage Schedules

o    Minor Works Heritage Exemptions

o    Curtilage Analysis and conservation advice.

• Historical research and analysis using a variety of archival repositories and sources.
• Undertaking and managing site inspections and other related fieldwork.
• Providing reliable and constructive heritage advice to Clients, government agencies and other industry professionals to facilitate appropriate heritage outcomes.
• Coordination and management of allocated projects, including liaising with Clients, government agencies and other industry professionals to meet deadlines.
• Taking phone and email enquiries and contributing to the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and submissions, promoting EHC and its services to create new business opportunities.

Why work for us?

At EHC, we believe that empowering our team personally and professionally is key to our success. Just some of the benefits of joining our team include:

• A supportive team environment with experienced and dedicated professionals.
• Positive work practices to support wellbeing and promote a healthy work/life balance, including flexible work options.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, annual performance reviews and career progression.
• A modern and light-filled work environment within the historic former Windsor Fire Station.
• Situated right in the heart of historic Windsor, one of the ‘5 Macquarie Towns’ with its semi-rural lifestyle at our doorstep, proximity to public transport, variety of restaurants and cafes and free all-day parking close by.
• Dynamic and active weekly schedule, with opportunity to visit some amazing cultural heritage sites right across NSW.

How to Apply

Interested in this fantastic career opportunity and want to join our team? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply online via the ‘Apply’ link and include your resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

For a confidential discussion about the role or EHC, introduce yourself by email at [email protected]. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.