Senior Archaeologist – NSW

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Archaeologist with a passion for finding heritage-positive solutions. With a strong pipeline of work across Australia, and particularly in New South Wales, we are seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join our team in Sydney/regional NSW in a permanent role. Our Jacobs Heritage ANZ team brings together experienced consultants working across Australia in Aboriginal archaeology, historical archaeology, maritime and underwater archaeology, interpretation, and built heritage. With one of the largest heritage teams in Australia, you’ll be surrounded by a highly experienced cohort of senior professionals who are invested in your growth.

We work with federal, state and local government agencies, infrastructure owners, and private sector clients across key Australian markets transport, water, environment, energy, defence, and the built environment; delivering integrated solutions from strategy and design through to delivery and operations. We provide heritage advice across many different stages in a project lifecycle – from business case inputs and early design phase considerations, to undertaking assessments for heritage approvals and providing construction phase support.

The role will work collaboratively with a range of disciplines within Jacobs, the client and other stakeholders, including fostering relationships with Traditional Owners and Registered Aboriginal Parties. The role will also play a key role in identifying, sourcing and winning opportunities by building strong relationships with clients and leading and/or writing proposals.

Benefits

• Diverse and complex project experiences
• Cross-discipline exposure
• End-to-end project involvement
• Real cross-border project experience
• Flexible ways of working
• Parental leave and salary continuance support
• Access to a global network

Here's what you'll need:

• Appropriate qualifications and experience to lead fieldwork in accordance with the Code of Practice.
• An Honours or postgraduate degree in archaeology, heritage management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ consulting experience, with a strong focus on Aboriginal heritage in New South Wales (additional experience outside New South Wales and/or in historical heritage is advantageous).
• Demonstrated knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation, associated regulations, and guidelines.
• Extensive experience leading medium and large complex Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Archaeological Reports.
• Strong research, fieldwork, and site analysis capabilities.

Skills & Capabilities

• Excellent technical writing and reporting skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality heritage assessments.
• Good lithic artefact identification and recording skills.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A highly collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage heritage projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the preparation of heritage reports and assessments including NSW Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Archaeological Reports, Aboriginal Archaeological Report, Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit and heritage inputs into Review of Environmental Factors and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior staff where appropriate; while continuing to learn from senior team members.
• Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, project portfolios and proposal development for key clients.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Cultural Support: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.