Join our Sydney team: Heritage Consultant

Marks Park, part of the Waverley Coastal Reserves Heritage Study

Are you passionate about heritage and eager to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?

GML Heritage is seeking a committed and proactive Heritage Consultant to join our Heritage Places team in Sydney.

As one of Australia’s largest and most innovative heritage practices, we offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that shape positive heritage outcomes for communities, clients and stakeholders.

About this role

This full-time position, based in our Sydney office in Haymarket, is ideal for an early-career professional ready to take the next step.

You will be required to:

  • Provide heritage advice, conduct research and undertake site inspections.
  • Plan, manage, draft and deliver a variety of heritage projects including Heritage Assessments and Impact Statements, Conservation Management Plans, Thematic Histories, Condition Assessments and Heritage Interpretation Planning.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with stakeholders.
  • Contribute to proposal and tender preparation.

About you

You bring:

  • 2–5 years of experience in a heritage consulting environment.
  • A Master’s degree in Heritage Conservation or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of NSW and Commonwealth heritage legislation, or the ability to quickly learn regulatory frameworks.
  • Appreciation of heritage management issues, including built heritage.
  • Excellent written communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Qualifications in architecture, planning, or related fields, and strong graphic skills will be an advantage.

Why join GML Heritage?

We offer:

  • A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements (where applicable).
  • Employee profit share and referral bonuses.
  • Paid parental and loyalty leave.
  • Alternative public holidays.
  • Annual allowances for health & well-being, learning & development, mobile phone, and PPE.
  • Access to an employee assistance program.

Ready to apply?

If you’re motivated, reliable and meet the criteria above, we’d love to hear from you! We welcome expressions of interest from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

Apply via Employment Hero jobs or Seek by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter. Please note that applications via direct email will bypass our recruitment systems and may not be considered.

Applications will remain open until this role is filled.