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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.
These projects have involved a variety of deliverables, including due diligence and Statement of Heritage Impact reporting, the presentation of archaeological and cultural heritage training workshops, the construction of biological profiles from human skeletal remains, and the use of geometric morphometric techniques to analyse human evolutionary morphology. Garth aligns with the Virtus Heritage values, advocating for archaeology as a medium to build relationships and promote reconciliation.
Clare has a highly developed understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which construction projects are undertaken, alongside her capabilities in project management and providing strategic planning guidance and advice. Clare is committed to the delivery of complex Aboriginal cultural heritage projects with pragmatic outcomes. Clare embodies integrity and professionalism and is well respected in her field for her ability to interpret and communicate complex advice to clients as well as her strong advocacy for community heritage and transparent and honest stakeholder and community engagement.
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.
Her breadth of experience includes maritime and terrestrial Statement of Heritage Impacts (SoHI/MASoHI), Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessments (DD), Historical Archaeological Assessments (HAA), Management Plans and Heritage Studies. In particular, Tara has provided heritage solutions for works including shipwreck recording and management, bridge replacements and restorations, wharf and jetty works as well as sand renourishment programs. Skilled in various aspects of historical archival research and report writing, Tara has a proven track record of delivering accurate and engaging written material across a range of projects, particularly historical archaeology. She has a background in journalism and understands the importance of succinct, effective report writing for successful project outcomes. Tara will soon complete a Master of Maritime Archaeology, with her thesis investigating a nineteenth century Indian-built shipwreck in the Coral Sea.
Shaun has a background in computer science and additionally puts these skills to use at Virtus Heritage as our in house IT specialist. In this capacity he manages all aspects of our IT systems and ensures compliance with our security policies and obligations.
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.
Nicky is the key contact for invoicing, accounts payable and receivable. She supports the facilitation of Aboriginal community workshops, educational events and training days and is passionate about heritage and history.
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.
These projects have involved a variety of deliverables, including due diligence and Statement of Heritage Impact reporting, the presentation of archaeological and cultural heritage training workshops, the construction of biological profiles from human skeletal remains, and the use of geometric morphometric techniques to analyse human evolutionary morphology. Garth aligns with the Virtus Heritage values, advocating for archaeology as a medium to build relationships and promote reconciliation.
Clare has a highly developed understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which construction projects are undertaken, alongside her capabilities in project management and providing strategic planning guidance and advice. Clare is committed to the delivery of complex Aboriginal cultural heritage projects with pragmatic outcomes. Clare embodies integrity and professionalism and is well respected in her field for her ability to interpret and communicate complex advice to clients as well as her strong advocacy for community heritage and transparent and honest stakeholder and community engagement.
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.
Her breadth of experience includes maritime and terrestrial Statement of Heritage Impacts (SoHI/MASoHI), Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessments (DD), Historical Archaeological Assessments (HAA), Management Plans and Heritage Studies. In particular, Tara has provided heritage solutions for works including shipwreck recording and management, bridge replacements and restorations, wharf and jetty works as well as sand renourishment programs. Skilled in various aspects of historical archival research and report writing, Tara has a proven track record of delivering accurate and engaging written material across a range of projects, particularly historical archaeology. She has a background in journalism and understands the importance of succinct, effective report writing for successful project outcomes. Tara will soon complete a Master of Maritime Archaeology, with her thesis investigating a nineteenth century Indian-built shipwreck in the Coral Sea.
Shaun has a background in computer science and additionally puts these skills to use at Virtus Heritage as our in house IT specialist. In this capacity he manages all aspects of our IT systems and ensures compliance with our security policies and obligations.
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.
Nicky is the key contact for invoicing, accounts payable and receivable. She supports the facilitation of Aboriginal community workshops, educational events and training days and is passionate about heritage and history.
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.
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