Senior Consultant – Heritage (Victoria) in Melbourne

Niche is a specialist environmental consultancy passionate about protecting and enhancing Australia's natural environment and respecting our cultural heritage. Our team brings together technical expertise, practical experience and a collaborative approach to deliver high‑quality outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment.

We value the relationships we build, the knowledge we share and the positive impact our work has on the communities and environments in which we operate.

Now part of Stantec, Niche retains its specialist environmental focus and collaborative team culture, while benefiting from connection to a broader global network of professionals, expertise and opportunities.

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450+ locations across six continents, collaborating across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our Culture and Commitment

We believe our best work happens when people feel supported, respected and empowered to contribute. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, professional growth is encouraged and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Niche and Stantec share a commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, reconciliation, community engagement and sustainability. We strive to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We welcome people with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to join our team.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant to join our Victorian Heritage team, with a strong background in Aboriginal cultural heritage.

You will take a leading role in the delivery of heritage projects, combining technical expertise with project management, First Peoples engagement and client relationships. You will manage projects from proposal through to completion, ensuring high‑quality technical outcomes, effective stakeholder engagement and delivery against scope, budget and timelines.

You will also have the opportunity to mentor developing consultants, contribute to client relationships and help grow Niche’s heritage capability in Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Aboriginal and historical heritage assessments, including field surveys, consultation and reporting.
• Prepare high‑quality Cultural Heritage Management Plans, impact assessments, due diligence assessments and other technical reports.
• Manage heritage projects from initiation through to completion, including scope, budgets, timelines and technical quality.
• Engage and build respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, First Peoples organisations, government agencies, clients and other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on Victorian heritage legislation, compliance and approvals.Undertake technical review and quality assurance of heritage reports and proposals.
• Contribute to proposals, client relationships and business development activities.
• Mentor and support junior team members in heritage investigations, fieldwork and reporting.
• Contribute to industry knowledge through presentations, papers and professional events.

About You

You will bring:

• An Honours degree or equivalent in Archaeology, Heritage Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in Aboriginal cultural heritage consulting, ideally across renewable energy, infrastructure or other major development projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing consulting projects from end to end.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian heritage legislation and approvals processes.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork and stakeholder consultation.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Australian working rights and a current driver’s licence.
• Experience in historical heritage management will also be highly regarded.

Why Join Niche?

Our people tell us they value being part of a supportive team where they feel connected, trusted and able to do their best work. When you join Niche, you can expect:

• Flexibility and balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your health, wellbeing, development and personal fulfilment.
• Great people to learn from: Access to experienced specialists, advisors and mentors.
• Meaningful career development: A collaborative environment where you can continue building your technical, consulting and leadership capability.
• Interesting and impactful projects: Work that contributes to positive outcomes for communities, culture and the environment.
• Connection and community: Team activities, professional networks and social events.
• Competitive remuneration: A salary based on your skills and experience.

If you are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your heritage career and contribute to meaningful projects across Victoria, we would love to hear from you.

We do not accept agency representations.

Niche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that the same recruitment process does not work for everyone. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

Niche is the largest privately‑owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. With a strong focus on delivering high‑quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to navigate their environmental and social challenges. These include important projects supporting Australia’s transition to clean, renewable energy, and delivering nature‑positive, landscape‑scale natural capital strategy. With a team of over 200 people, and growing, Niche isn’t only a great workplace, it’s a connected and inclusive community of incredible thinkers and doers, constantly innovating, learning and excelling.

Niche is the largest privately‑owned specialist biodiversity and heritage consultancy in Australia. With a strong focus on delivering high‑quality services and empowering our people to achieve sustainable outcomes, we work closely with clients across diverse industries to navigate their environmental and social challenges. These include important projects supporting Australia’s transition to clean, renewable energy, and delivering nature‑positive, landscape‑scale natural capital strategy. With a team of over 200 people, and growing, Niche isn’t only a great workplace, it’s a connected and inclusive community of incredible thinkers and doers, constantly innovating, learning and excelling.

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