Senior Anthropologist (Cultural Heritage)- R289 - Sydney

Are you an experienced applied anthropologist with an exceptional ability for cutting through complexity to achieve equity and better outcomes for communities and stakeholders?

Would you like to be part of a team of experienced and passionate Heritage Consultants, committed to bringing deep technical expertise, integrity and innovation to a diverse range of infrastructure, mining or renewables projects?

Does the idea of being part of an environmental consultancy where people always come first excite you and culture and values aren’t just words, it’s how we do things?

If this truly speaks to you, we’d love to talk to you about a Senior Anthropologist position we think would bring you joy! Cultural heritage isn't just something we do on the side here – it's core to our business and a passion.

We've brought together an amazing team of heritage specialists, 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 our team is how we work together as one team, not as regional centres; so collaboration, mentorship, and sharing knowledge and expertise is part of our everyday.

If you’ve not heard of EMM, we’re an Australian owned multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy and we believe that a sustainable future is achievable, and we proactively pursue opportunities to help our clients and the community make it a reality. 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 honoured to be recognised in the 2025 Beaton 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:

• Best Built & Natural Environment Consulting Firm (>$30M revenue)
• Most Trusted Firm: Built & Natural Environment Consulting
• Best Provider of ESG Services: Built & Natural Environment Consulting

Here’S What You Can Expect:

• You’ll lead and contribute to cultural values mapping projects across both the east and west coasts.
• You’ll provide expertise in Native Title connection research and assessments, developing new technical tools to help shape new ways of working
• You’ll work in close collaboration with our broader specialist teams at EMM, including our Social Assessment & Performance, Approvals and Strategic advisory teams
• You’ll deliver high-quality advice, reporting and insights that add significant value, managing relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and communities to deliver project deliverables with integrity and meaningful outcomes.
• You’ll mentor and develop our early career heritage specialists, creating opportunities to learn and grow
• You’ll build strong relationships with state and Commonwealth regulators
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate cultural heritage considerations into planning and approvals processes.
• You’ll continue to hone your coaching and mentoring skills and support the development, implementation and tracking of your team’s development goals
• You’ll help cultivate innovation and a highly collaborative “one team” culture
• You’ll foster homeworking and office collaboration days that provide flexibility and a sense of togetherness

Here’S What You’Ll Bring:

• You do things with passion, drive, respect and integrity
• A degree in Anthropology is essential
• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience as an applied anthropologist, ideally in a consulting or industry setting
• Demonstrated expertise in cultural heritage, Native Title processes and connection projects
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver cultural values mapping, ethnographic research, and Native Title connection reports
• A solid understanding of legislative frameworks and regulatory processes and how heritage integrates into infrastructure, mining and renewables projects.
• High-quality research, analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into practical advice for clients.
• An exceptional ability to adapt and tailor communication to work effectively with Traditional Owners, clients, regulators, and multi-disciplinary teams
• The confidence to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Honed project management and project delivery skills 
• Have a current/valid unrestricted driver's license
• Flexibility to travel to project sites across Australia.
• 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 Consulting Pty Limited (EMM) is a leading employee-owned planning and environment consultancy, working throughout Australia and internationally from offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Canberra.

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.