Graduate Heritage Specialist

Company Description “I am motivated by supporting the team to be at their best, by identifying strengths and opportunities for growth and helping the team to meet their goals.” - Lee Taylor, Workgroup Lead - Geosciences and Remediation Services, Brisbane, QLD Come grow with us. AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their legislative responsibilities while protecting the natural and cultural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, engaging with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders, and consulting with regulators. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, and significant cultural and natural heritage values, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description The Brisbane Heritage team works collaboratively with our Townsville and Sydney heritage teams, helping our clients deliver major projects while conserving significant heritage values. Our projects span all Australian states and territories, and encompass Aboriginal, historical and natural heritage management. We work in the office and in the field, including in remote areas. Major clients include the Defence, transport, rail, and renewable energy sectors. Our team currently offers specialist advice in lithic analysis, Aboriginal consultation, historical archaeology, built heritage, and heritage interpretation. How you’ll make a difference Supporting the team in the planning, logistics and delivery of heritage field survey programs Undertaking heritage assessments and preparing reports in accordance with State and Commonwealth legislation Managing spatial data and preparing maps. What Our Graduate Program Offers: 2-Year Graduate program: Kickstart your career in a flexible working environment. Graduate Induction: Participate in an event to meet fellow graduates and connect with leaders in the business. Transition to a Professional: Seamless transition into professional level role at the completion of the graduate program. Networking and Informative Opportunities: Engage in events hosted by our Connect Committee to expand your network and your knowledge. Mentoring Opportunities: Receive guidance and support from experienced professionals to help you achieve your career goals. Learn from Technical Experts: Enhance and share knowledge, skills and ideas from industry leaders that are essential to career progression. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Final year student or recent graduate with an Honours (or above) level qualification in heritage, archaeology or similar. Knowledge and experience in lithic analysis. Familiarity with GIS systems. Availability and enthusiasm for fieldwork, including in remote areas. Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Australian citizenship as we need candidates who are able to get Defence clearance. Manual driver’s licence. Apply with a tailored resume and your academic transcript. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube – explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work in Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. #J-18808-Ljbffr