Job Description

Want to lead a truly special team of Historical Archaeologists and shape the strategic direction of Historical Heritage solutions?

Are you at your best when you’re mentoring and developing early career team members to help them flourish and contribute?

Would you like to be part of a team of experienced Heritage specialists who work together to bring innovation and outside of the box thinking to complex and diverse projects?

If this truly speaks to you, we’d love to talk to you about a Technical Leader position in our Heritage team.

Historical heritage isn't just something we do on the side – it's core to our business. At
EMM, we've brought together an amazing team of archaeologists, dedicated to leading the way in heritage assessments, management plans and adaptive re-use, ensuring social acceptance and project outcomes that celebrate the past while promoting a sustainable future.

What's really special about EMM is how we work as one team, not as regional centres; so collaboration, mentorship, and sharing knowledge and expertise is part of our everyday. Our reputation and expertise in Planning & Environmental Consulting Services means that we work on some of Australia’s biggest projects and innovation is always part of the solution here.

We were incredibly proud to be recognised once again this year as the Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting in the 2026 Client Choice Awards. Unlike many industry awards, the Client Choice Awards are judged solely on client feedback - that’s what makes this recognition so meaningful.

Here’s how you’ll contribute and have impact:

• You’ll have the space and support to deliver high quality outcomes and the opportunity to innovate and think outside of the box.
• With the support of an in-house historical heritage team, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and strong relationships with state and Commonwealth regulators to a variety of historical heritage projects including major EIS projects, working collaboratively with the Planning and Approvals team and broader technical teams from proposal to delivery stages
• You’ll play an active role in the Heritage leadership team, contributing ideas to help shape the strategic direction of our Historical Heritage solutions. You’ll leverage your trusted client relationships to create opportunities to grow business for the Heritage and broader teams
• You’ll help cultivate innovation and a highly collaborative “one team” culture and provide encouragement, mentorship and opportunities for of early career and experienced historical archaeologists to flourish and contribute You’ll build strong working relationships and develop new technical tools to help shape new ways of working
• You’ll foster homeworking and office collaboration days that provide flexibility and a sense of togetherness

Here’s what you’ll bring to have a positive impact:

• Plenty of passion and drive and living and leading with shared values will be in your DNA
• 8 years plus relevant post graduate experience in Archaeological consulting, leading the design and delivery of Historical Heritage projects including major EIS Projects
• Deep expertise as a lead author for high quality historical heritage assessments and statement
  of heritage impact reports
• A solid understanding of NSW historical heritage legislation and management, particularly the
• Heritage Act, 1977
• Previous leadership or coaching and mentoring experience and a passion for developing early career Archaeologists
  You’re experienced in contributing to the development and execution of business strategy and planning
• The ability to prioritise, manage and balance your time
• Highly developed project management and project delivery skills
• Have a current/valid unrestricted Australian driver's license

We look forward to hearing from you! When you submit your application, look out for our email confirming safe receipt and important information regarding next steps.

EMM is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. We understand that
everyone’s personal circumstances vary and recognise the importance of offering flexibility in working arrangements for our people. We offer the ability to purchase additional annual leave, promote flexible work hours and foster working from home arrangements to ensure that we attract and retain a diverse and dynamic workforce. EMM is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with
disabilities.

• Only those with a legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this opportunity.
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted.