She has been successfully awarded grants for various research and collaborative community heritage projects. She has acted as a specialist heritage advisor, preparing expert advice and reviews of cultural heritage legislation and policy for academic, commercial and research organisations. Mary-Jean is an approved provider for Section 10 reporting under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984. Mary-Jean is also experienced in preparing relevant permits and consents, historical and Aboriginal archaeologist testing and salvage investigations, due diligence, thematic histories, cultural mapping, historical archaeological investigations, and desktop reviews, peer review and expert witness testimony, management plans, inductions and training packages and consultation. She is a recognised Professional Historian, a Full member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists, Chair of the Specialist Environmental Advisory Committee – Heritage for Certification of Environmental Practitioners Scheme and has a CEnvP-Heritage, a member of the Specialist Heritage Committee for the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and a fellow of the Australian Anthropological Society.
Kelly has also facilitated and delivered training workshops to Aboriginal communities working with the team for cultural mapping projects and oral history interviews. More broadly, Kelly has worked closely with members of Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities across the greater NSW area and undertaken ethnohistorical research across numerous Aboriginal cultural heritage projects across NSW and Queensland. Kelly is also a Champion for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Kelly has a First Nations background and leads with compassion and an understanding of critical community issues.
Martin has also undertaken extensive research into shell-midden sites in Australia and Sri Lanka, and his work as a researcher for the University of Sydney focused on indigenous lithic material analysis from sites across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Martin has extensive experience working with Virtus Heritage, delivering and leading Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments, investigations and management plans for coastal archaeological sites, particularly shell middens. Martin’s expertise in coastal archaeology has assisted in the development of Aboriginal cultural heritage management plans, consents, and management advice for complex coastal cultural heritage projects. Martin is a First Nations Archaeologist with a strong commitment to integrity and honesty in community engagement.
Julian specialises in the detailed recording and analysis of Aboriginal stone tools for significant infrastructure, mining and development projects, and producing the corresponding salvage reports. Julian also has experience in historical heritage research and searches, historical heritage survey, and reporting requirements for historical heritage assessments. Julian regularly assists in ground-penetrating radar surveys and data collection including projects on unmarked Aboriginal graves in Cape York and Fingal, Queensland and war graves in Papua New Guinea.
Tas is the key developer of our newsletter, website administrator and develops design outputs for community reports. Her time is also spent providing support to our Director, Dr Mary-Jean Sutton, and working closely with Kelly on strategic business development and planning. Tas oversees our administration while also, scheduling and organising events and ensuring travel bookings are seamlessly organised to facilitate fieldwork.
Lilith believes the integration of technology and non-invasive survey methods, like Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), is vital within cultural heritage management as its minimal destructive impact is a more respectful path to identifying, understanding, and conserving cultural heritage. Additionally, Lilith is passionate about the intersection of cultural heritage and renewable energy. Lilith has produced numerous Aboriginal archaeological assessments for projects in the renewable energy sector. Her commitment to innovative and respectful approaches underscores her dedication to preserving and understanding cultural heritage.
Anya’s dedication to community engagement is evident through her proactive outreach to Aboriginal organisations and councils, playing a pivotal role in the success of numerous grant applications.
Caroline has an extensive educational background, particularly in Far North QLD which included working with educational staff to build positive relationships with Indigenous students and their communities. Caroline’s warmth and compassion shine through her project work with communities and school children. She is in charge of assisting in the field, fieldwork preparation, and providing technical assistance. Additionally, she assists with catering and organising events, and her environmental expertise supports the archaeologists with technical reports and site work.
Alice believes in fostering a deep respect for cultural heritage, working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, and ensuring sustainable management practices for future generations. Through her dedication to excellence and integrity, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the preservation and celebration of Australia’s rich cultural heritage landscape.
Delivering high-quality assessment and management of NSW’s heritage is one of Pamela’s strengths. Her experience crosses the boundaries of large and complex projects such as solar farms, residential development, road building, hospital and disaster rehabilitation, to smaller projects such as individual school upgrades and scoping reports.
Kate is an internationally published author and was one of six speakers who presented at the 2021 ICOMOS Symposium. She has contributed to the creation of two Reconciliation Action Plans that have been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Kate is based in Newcastle and has been working closely with the traditional owners and LALCs in the Hunter Valley region for half a decade.
Proficient in archaeological assessments, heritage management planning, and statutory compliance across sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and land development. Demonstrates strong capabilities in surveying, GIS and graphics software, pre-fieldwork logistics, excavation, and post-fieldwork reporting. Experience spans NSW and Florence, Italy, highlighting expertise in managing complex projects, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to preserving cultural heritage and achieving sustainable outcomes.
Jody is an experienced professional with a strong background in administration and bookkeeping, dedicated to ensuring efficient operations and accurate financial management. A proactive problem-solver, Jody excels at supporting teams and clients by ensuring smooth workflow and maintaining accurate records. Passionate about streamlining processes, she is skilled at multitasking, managing time effectively, and handling confidential financial information with integrity. Jody is enthusiastic about collaborating with her colleagues and contributing to the success of the company.
She has been successfully awarded grants for various research and collaborative community heritage projects. She has acted as a specialist heritage advisor, preparing expert advice and reviews of cultural heritage legislation and policy for academic, commercial and research organisations. Mary-Jean is an approved provider for Section 10 reporting under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984. Mary-Jean is also experienced in preparing relevant permits and consents, historical and Aboriginal archaeologist testing and salvage investigations, due diligence, thematic histories, cultural mapping, historical archaeological investigations, and desktop reviews, peer review and expert witness testimony, management plans, inductions and training packages and consultation. She is a recognised Professional Historian, a Full member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists, Chair of the Specialist Environmental Advisory Committee – Heritage for Certification of Environmental Practitioners Scheme and has a CEnvP-Heritage, a member of the Specialist Heritage Committee for the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and a fellow of the Australian Anthropological Society.
Kelly has also facilitated and delivered training workshops to Aboriginal communities working with the team for cultural mapping projects and oral history interviews. More broadly, Kelly has worked closely with members of Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities across the greater NSW area and undertaken ethnohistorical research across numerous Aboriginal cultural heritage projects across NSW and Queensland. Kelly is also a Champion for our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Kelly has a First Nations background and leads with compassion and an understanding of critical community issues.
Martin has also undertaken extensive research into shell-midden sites in Australia and Sri Lanka, and his work as a researcher for the University of Sydney focused on indigenous lithic material analysis from sites across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Martin has extensive experience working with Virtus Heritage, delivering and leading Aboriginal cultural heritage assessments, investigations and management plans for coastal archaeological sites, particularly shell middens. Martin’s expertise in coastal archaeology has assisted in the development of Aboriginal cultural heritage management plans, consents, and management advice for complex coastal cultural heritage projects. Martin is a First Nations Archaeologist with a strong commitment to integrity and honesty in community engagement.
Julian specialises in the detailed recording and analysis of Aboriginal stone tools for significant infrastructure, mining and development projects, and producing the corresponding salvage reports. Julian also has experience in historical heritage research and searches, historical heritage survey, and reporting requirements for historical heritage assessments. Julian regularly assists in ground-penetrating radar surveys and data collection including projects on unmarked Aboriginal graves in Cape York and Fingal, Queensland and war graves in Papua New Guinea.
Tas is the key developer of our newsletter, website administrator and develops design outputs for community reports. Her time is also spent providing support to our Director, Dr Mary-Jean Sutton, and working closely with Kelly on strategic business development and planning. Tas oversees our administration while also, scheduling and organising events and ensuring travel bookings are seamlessly organised to facilitate fieldwork.
Lilith believes the integration of technology and non-invasive survey methods, like Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), is vital within cultural heritage management as its minimal destructive impact is a more respectful path to identifying, understanding, and conserving cultural heritage. Additionally, Lilith is passionate about the intersection of cultural heritage and renewable energy. Lilith has produced numerous Aboriginal archaeological assessments for projects in the renewable energy sector. Her commitment to innovative and respectful approaches underscores her dedication to preserving and understanding cultural heritage.
Anya’s dedication to community engagement is evident through her proactive outreach to Aboriginal organisations and councils, playing a pivotal role in the success of numerous grant applications.
Caroline has an extensive educational background, particularly in Far North QLD which included working with educational staff to build positive relationships with Indigenous students and their communities. Caroline’s warmth and compassion shine through her project work with communities and school children. She is in charge of assisting in the field, fieldwork preparation, and providing technical assistance. Additionally, she assists with catering and organising events, and her environmental expertise supports the archaeologists with technical reports and site work.
Alice believes in fostering a deep respect for cultural heritage, working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, and ensuring sustainable management practices for future generations. Through her dedication to excellence and integrity, we strive to make meaningful contributions to the preservation and celebration of Australia’s rich cultural heritage landscape.
Delivering high-quality assessment and management of NSW’s heritage is one of Pamela’s strengths. Her experience crosses the boundaries of large and complex projects such as solar farms, residential development, road building, hospital and disaster rehabilitation, to smaller projects such as individual school upgrades and scoping reports.
Kate is an internationally published author and was one of six speakers who presented at the 2021 ICOMOS Symposium. She has contributed to the creation of two Reconciliation Action Plans that have been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Kate is based in Newcastle and has been working closely with the traditional owners and LALCs in the Hunter Valley region for half a decade.
Proficient in archaeological assessments, heritage management planning, and statutory compliance across sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and land development. Demonstrates strong capabilities in surveying, GIS and graphics software, pre-fieldwork logistics, excavation, and post-fieldwork reporting. Experience spans NSW and Florence, Italy, highlighting expertise in managing complex projects, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to preserving cultural heritage and achieving sustainable outcomes.
Jody is an experienced professional with a strong background in administration and bookkeeping, dedicated to ensuring efficient operations and accurate financial management. A proactive problem-solver, Jody excels at supporting teams and clients by ensuring smooth workflow and maintaining accurate records. Passionate about streamlining processes, she is skilled at multitasking, managing time effectively, and handling confidential financial information with integrity. Jody is enthusiastic about collaborating with her colleagues and contributing to the success of the company.
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