Virtus Heritage consultants have a strong track record in facilitating permits, consents, and approvals for heritage projects. Our heritage advice and reports are delivered by experienced professionals and have been recognised as best practice in our field.
We specialise in preparing Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments, Due Diligence Assessments, Archaeological Assessments, Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) applications, ACHMP and salvage reports under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act), along with relevant Section 140 and 60 consents, exceptions, and exemptions under the Heritage Act 1977. Our expertise extends to State Significant Infrastructure and Development, and we have consultants approved as Section 10 reporters under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984.
Our strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, particularly in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, and North Coast NSW, enhance our capabilities. We frequently collaborate with Aboriginal communities on community projects, and our staff have experience conducting Aboriginal Heritage studies in QLD, NSW, and WA.
Our commitment to quality is evident through our certified Quality Management Systems adhering to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. These systems include rigorous technical reviews by our expert partners, ensuring consistent, high-quality deliverables for our clients. This dedication to quality control enables us to offer innovative, tailored solutions while meeting legislative, regulatory, and standard requirements.
We have a wealth of experience in assisting clients in crafting heritage and conservation management plans and agreements across diverse sectors, including infrastructure, residential development, defence, renewables and local government. These services are customised to fulfil our client’s specific obligations and needs, supporting effective conservation and heritage management.
Virtus Heritage delivers high-quality reports that balance statutory requirements, client opportunities, and community needs. Our services encompass heritage impact assessments, consents and approvals, expert witness and peer review offerings, as well as the development of comprehensive conservation management plans. We ensure compliance and provide thorough documentation for all project stakeholders.
Virtus Heritage consultants specialise in Aboriginal heritage and impact assessments. Our capabilities in this space are strengthened through the excellent relationships we maintain with the Aboriginal communities we work with, particularly in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and North Coast NSW.
We regularly partner with Aboriginal communities to undertake community projects, and our staff have experience conducting Aboriginal Heritage studies in QLD, NSW and WA.
We specialise in developing Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) through close collaboration with communities, setting high standards of professional excellence in Australia. These plans are vital agreements for safeguarding Aboriginal cultural heritage in project management. At Virtus Heritage, we are committed to preserving and promoting cultural heritage values and sites through our interdisciplinary approach.
If you’d like to work with us or need guidance on how our archaeology and cultural heritage services can support a project you have in mind, let’s start a conversation.
Virtus Heritage is committed to the spirit of reconciliation and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and the Traditional Custodians of the states and territories of Australia. We recognise the Traditional Owners of the lands we work within. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging in maintaining the culture, country and their spiritual and historical connections to the lands and waters.
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