Cultural Resources Discipline Lead
We are seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Discipline Lead to provide technical leadership and strategic direction across cultural heritage and archaeological projects. In this role, you will lead the delivery of cultural resources assessments, surveys, impact evaluations, permitting support, and mitigation programs for projects subject to environmental and heritage legislation. You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists, clients, regulators, Indigenous and local communities, and other stakeholders to ensure cultural resources are identified, assessed, protected, and appropriately managed.
Key responsibilities will include developing scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical approaches; supervising field investigations and archaeological surveys; reviewing technical reports and heritage documentation; and ensuring project deliverables meet applicable legislation, professional standards, and client requirements. You will provide quality assurance and technical oversight, support environmental impact assessments and regulatory approvals, manage subcontractors and specialist consultants, and contribute to proposals, business development, and client relationship management. The role will also involve mentoring staff, building team capability, monitoring project risks, and promoting safe, ethical, and culturally respectful working practices.
The successful candidate will have a degree in archaeology, anthropology, heritage management, or a related discipline, together with substantial professional experience in cultural resources management. Professional accreditation or eligibility for accreditation, where applicable, is desirable. You will bring strong knowledge of archaeological methods, heritage legislation, permitting processes, impact assessment, and mitigation planning, along with experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams. Excellent written and verbal communication, sound commercial awareness, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders are essential. Fieldwork may be required, including travel to project locations and work in varied outdoor conditions.
Cultural Resources Discipline Lead
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