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HISTORICAL archaeology TEAM LEADER - VICTORIA

Extent Heritage has an exciting, once in a decade opportunity for an experienced and motivated specialist in historical archaeology.

About the role

Extent Heritage has a permanent full-time opportunity for a Team Leader to join our rapidly growing Melbourne team based in Brunswick East. The role is a senior management position with responsibility for management of the Victorian team’s historical archaeological services.

Your brief will encompass:

• services, client and business development,

• leadership in development of methodology and innovative research approaches to our work,

• advocacy within the profession,

• management of the in-house historical archaeology team and larger project-specific teams,

• oversight of tender preparation,

• management of projects and delivery of high-quality reports, and

• expert advice to our clients and stakeholders.

The role will also open up significant opportunities for further career development within the business.

We can offer a very attractive salary to the right candidate.

About you

You have:

• a degree in archaeology with Honours or equivalent

• extensive experience in heritage surveys, excavation, site recording, significance assessment, report preparation and heritage related research

• experience managing teams of archaeologists

• strong profile within the profession

• extensive experience in community consultation and engagement around cultural heritage

• a minimum of 8 years’ experience in an equivalent heritage management professional practice

• the ability to prepare complex assessment and management reports to a high professional standard with consideration for the audience

• experience working in a commercial environment

• robust knowledge of historical cultural heritage management in Australia, particularly in the Victorian context

• a track record of being issued with permits and consents for site excavation by Heritage Victoria

• demonstrated ability to work autonomously when required, but also as part of a broader team can readily adopt advice and direction when required

• solid experience in project management, including managing project finances and managing field teams with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and budget constraints

• excellent oral and written communication skills

• a valid manual drivers’ license.

You are:

• motivated to work with the broader Extent Heritage team to pursue holistic and innovative heritage management outcomes

• a proactive team player, willing to ask questions and make suggestions to ensure work is always delivered to a high quality

• highly flexible, adaptable and willing to work in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.

Desirable skills and experience:

• In-depth and practical working knowledge of applicable Victorian and Commonwealth legislation

• Senior First Aid Certificate

• Valid 4WD qualification

• Experience doing remote field work

• Membership of a relevant professional body such AACAI, ICOMOS, AAA

• A track record of publication and/or conference papers related to your consulting or academic research work

• A specialist skill area (GIS, artefact analysis, surveying etc)

• You are experienced working with Aboriginal organisations

• You are included on the Aboriginal Victoria Heritage Advisors list.

What we offer

You will have the support and opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise with our passionate, multi-disciplined team located across our offices and a very attractive salary package commensurate with experience.

In addition to this, we offer:

• Friendly environment with a relaxed, but fast-paced atmosphere

• Great projects to work on

• A collaborative management group of leading heritage professionals

• Professional and personal development opportunities

• An established and successful employee wellbeing program

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to travel interstate and to remote areas

• Trust and support to do your best work.

To apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and your CV to careers@extent.com.au.

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