Graduate Heritage Specialist at Aecom USA

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Heritage Assessment, Archaeology, GIS Systems, Lithic Analysis, Field Survey, Report Writing, Spatial Data Management, Aboriginal Consultation, Built Heritage, Heritage Interpretation, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. 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, renewable energy sectors, and the 2032 Brisbane Games. 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. 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. Recent graduate or completing a course in 2026 with an Honours (or above) level qualification in heritage, archaeology or similar. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Familiarity with GIS systems. Knowledge and experience in lithic analysis. Availability and enthusiasm for fieldwork, including in remote areas. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Australian citizenship (required for Defence projects). Manual driver’s licence. Additional Information Our Recruitment Process: Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document. Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around 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: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. 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 2025. 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. State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD

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Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of heritage field survey programs and undertake heritage assessments. Prepare reports in accordance with legislation and manage spatial data and mapping.