Job Description

HEADLINES:
Industry leading 9 Day Fortnight initiative

Flexible Working Arrangements to create a greater work-life balance

Opportunity to support and enhance digital infrastructure across a leading design practice

Join NBRS Heritage Studio in Sydney as a Senior Consultant, working on diverse heritage projects across all levels of significance, from local to Commonwealth, within Australia and internationally.

ABOUT US

Do you believe designing the built environment is a powerful vehicle for change?

At NBRS, we are driven by the belief that design should improve the well-being of our society and leave a lasting, positive impact on communities. We are dedicated to creating built environment
solutions that support fundamental human activities: education, healing, gathering, celebrating, and socialising.

Our award-recognized designs are the result of robust, in-house dialogue from our resolute design collective, bringing together architecture, landscape architecture, heritage, and interior design. The results are contextual, inspirational, people-focused, and deeply sensitive to both environmental and cultural contexts.

We’re committed to helping every team member build a thriving career through ongoing development and mentoring along a rich professional journey. Our 9-day fortnight initiative reflects our dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of everyone at NBRS.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Senior Heritage Consultant requires the active participation and contribution to delivery of heritage advice, complex heritage assessments, heritage impact statements, conservation management and interpretation plans. This role will work across all phases of a project, including working individually & collaboratively as a team. It will involve direct client and consultant liaison, assessment of heritage issues (including conservation works) and provision of written advice. The role will also entail managing project programs, budgeting, and maintaining high quality client and stakeholder relationships.

This is a 'hands on' opportunity, and we are seeking a real team player with a positive attitude to take on each new task, no matter how big or small. In this role you will be supported, and will be expected to uphold the ethos, strategies, and design direction of NBRS.

ABOUT YOU

• A recognised accredited degree in Architecture, Heritage Management, or a related
  discipline.
• 5 + years' experience working as a Heritage Consultant or in a similar role.
• Strong ability to work autonomously to produce quality Conservation Management Plans (CMPs), Heritage Impact Statements (HIS) and provide Heritage advice in a professional manner.
• Possess a holistic understanding of heritage management issues, including appreciation of built heritage and movable heritage/collections.
• Sound knowledge of conservation policies and practice, and suitable experience in heritage conservation work.
• Considerable practical experience in heritage management of the built environment and cultural landscapes.
• Ability to be involved in multiple projects with differing levels of complexity.
• Approachable with strong organisational, prioritising and time management skills.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Membership of Australia ICOMOS is desirable.

WHY US?

At NBRS, we are committed to helping you achieve your full potential. You will be challenged, motivated, and developed within a supportive work environment that values creativity and innovation.

We promote an inclusive culture that respects and celebrates our unique abilities and differences. We strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive by recognizing talent, promoting inclusion, and celebrating diversity. With us, you will join a team that actively encourages growth, promotes flexibility, and genuinely cares about personal well-being. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

If you are interested in working for a world-class design studio and making a positive social impact, apply today! Apply directly to careers@nbrs.com.au

Further Information: Please visit our website for more information about NBRS: http://www.nbrs.com.au.

Working Rights: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

Recruitment Agencies: Thank you for thinking of us. We endeavor to fill this position through direct recruitment channels. We will be in touch if agency assistance is required for this role.