Since 1996, Archae-aus has been
providing specialist heritage consultation and education services,
based in Perth, Western Australia. Our two decades of experience
enables us to give you the best advice on Aboriginal, historical and
maritime cultural heritage.
As archaeologists and anthropologists,
we are passionate about recording, documenting and promoting cultural
heritage. Our workshops and training at schools, universities and
private companies provide us with a forum to increase appreciation of
Australian cultural heritage. In our consulting work, we use ethical
and effective strategies so that the right decisions are made at the
right time.
With Aboriginal, historical and
maritime heritage specialists on staff, we can tailor the right
program of works for your project. On top of our local and
experienced team, we have built an excellent professional network
that lets us draw together expert teams for each and any project.
Fiona is
the Managing Director of Archae-aus. She is a prominent figure in the
Australian archaeology community, holding presidency and committee
roles within the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA), as well
as being an honorary research fellow at the University of Western
Australia. Fiona has also served as president of and Australian
Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc. (AACAI).
Fiona started Archae-aus in 1996 and
has a vast knowledge of cultural heritage management. With over two
decades of experience - through the booms and busts of the resources
industry - Fiona is sought after by our clients to assist in
high-level strategic planning and risk management. However, her love
for Australian archaeology drives her to take every opportunity she
can to engage with communities and lead field investigations.
Fiona has designed and implemented
Cultural Heritage Management Plans for large scale projects such as
Gorgon Gas Development in the Pilbara; broad scale heritage
assessment programs for the State, such as Ord Stage II; and for
private industry such as Pilbara Iron’s Paraburdoo and Channar
Mines. She has also designed and led excavation programs across the
Perth city, Perth foreshore and Fremantle for the recent wave of
redevelopment associated with the WA Museum, Elizabeth Quay and Kings
Square.
Fiona’s determination to increase
awareness and appreciation of Australian cultural heritage has led to
Archae-aus being awarded Federal grants and partnerships in major
research projects (see our Research page for details on these
projects). She regularly runs workshops for schools and industry,
delivers public lectures, presents academic papers at conferences,
writes research articles and is a published archaeological
illustrator. All this, while also completing a PhD in Barrow Island
archaeology and looking after her family!
Jim has worked as an archaeologist in
Australia for over 20 years, with extensive experience in the
Maritime, Aboriginal and Historical heritage of Western Australia. He
gained his undergraduate degree in Archaeology from the UK and a
Masters in Maritime Archaeology from the University of Western
Australia. He has also worked as Assistant Curator at the Western
Australian Museum and a project manager at the University of Western
Australia’s archaeological consultancy.
Jim joined the Archae-aus team in 2012
and has coordinated many major Archae-aus projects, working closely
with Traditional Owners in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Southwest on
Aboriginal heritage surveys and assessments. He has also designed and
implemented historical heritage assessments and excavation programs
in Perth at the WA Museum, Old Perth Bottle Yard and Supreme Court
Gardens, as well as conducting surveys and site inspections for
upgrade works along the Great Northern Highway. As a maritime
archaeologist, Jim has recently completed assessments of two
shipwrecks for Archae-aus clients, one on the northwest coast and a
second at Cockburn Sound south of Fremantle.
Nigel joined Archae-aus in 2011 having
completed a Bachelors degree in Archaeology and a Graduate Diploma in
Cultural Heritage Management from Flinders University (SA). He has
been the lead archaeologist for large Aboriginal heritage survey
projects in the North West and assisted in an extensive excavation
program across the Chichester Range, working alongside the Nyiyaparli
traditional owners. His historical heritage experience includes
excavations at high profile locations across Perth, such as at the
Western Australian Museum and the Barrack St Jetty at Elizabeth Quay,
and management of monitoring projects for new major infrastructure
routes. Nigel has also assisted a number of excavations in South
Australia, in both urban and regional settings.
In addition to field work, Nigel is one
of Archae-aus’ GIS officers and is experienced in developing and
maintaining spatial datasets. He is always looking for new and better
ways to integrate historical maps and nest archaeological information
within our CAD and GIS outputs. Nigel is also one of our key
personnel for educational workshops - he is passionate about teaching
Australian heritage and helping others to appreciate the diversity
and value of cultural heritage.
Monica has been working as an
archaeologist in Western Australia for over 12 years following the
completion of an Honours degree from the University of Western
Australia, which she finished with a double major in archaeology and
ancient history. Monica joined Archae-aus in 2005, working on
surveys, site recordings, salvages and Section 18 consultations on
major projects in the Pilbara, such as those for Chevron, BHP and Rio
Tinto.
As Office Coordinator, Monica ensures
the smooth running of our projects and team, including oversight of
government approvals and submissions. She is highly experienced in
archaeological analysis, from artefact identification through to
technical report production. She has coordinated the fine-scale
analysis of over 25 excavation projects, directing up to 10 staff in
our laboratory. Monica is also responsible for ensuring adherence to
reporting requirements and has coordinated the completion of over 150
reports. She has also been pivotal in devising Archae-aus’
education and training workshop programs - Monica loves putting her
Ancient History major to good use in the creation of a wide range of
modules for high school and ATAR level classes.
Richenda has 25 years of archaeological
experience and holds a Masters of Museology from the University of
East Anglia (Art History and World Art Studies) as well as a
Bachelors (Honours) degree in Archaeology from the University of
Southampton. She has worked on numerous maritime sites including the
de Freycinet excavation at Shark Bay, the French annexation site Dirk
Hartog Island and the Perseverant survivors camp. Previously Richenda
worked for the Victoria & Albert Museum (UK) as Exhibitions
Officer for in-house and touring exhibitions and worked as an
Assistant Curator in Maritime Archaeology at the WA Museum for nine
years. Having partnered with Archae-aus on many interpretive
archaeology programs over the years, she officially joined the
Archae-aus team in 2017 and has become part of our historical
excavation team.
Caroline joined Archae-aus in February
2013 after a varied career in archaeology and heritage. Caroline has
studied Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, the
University of Western Australia and Deakin University. She has more
than 40 years’ experience in archaeological field and laboratory
research in the UK, Europe, Egypt and Australia - both in academia
and the public sector - and on a wide range of sites and periods from
the European Lower Palaeolithic to Australian historical archaeology.
Caroline has a particular interest in
communicating archaeology to a wider audience. She has taught
archaeology and cultural heritage to university students in Western
Australia, Victoria and to TAFE students in Western Australia.
Caroline developed and ran the Victoria Archaeological Survey’s
site officer training program and has been heavily involved in the
development of school curriculum and support materials in Western
Australia in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies.
Caroline has produced the community
book for the Archae-aus’ ‘Kakutungutanta to Warrie Outcamp –
forty thousand years in Nyiyaparli Country’ project and has
compiled an archaeological monograph for publication. In addition to
an impressive portfolio of presentations and publications, Caroline
also finds time to get into the field as a senior project officer on
our archaeological excavations and monitoring works.
Senior Project Officer (Anthropology and Archaeology)
Myles has spent ten years working with
Aboriginal communities across Western Australia on a wide range of
projects, including heritage management, land management, and
cultural planning. During this time, he has had the great benefit of
being mentored by a number of Aboriginal leaders. With a strong
background in land management and community development, Myles has
always maintained a primary focus on people and communities. Central
to his work is an abiding commitment to the improvement of wellbeing,
among individuals and communities, and particularly Indigenous
peoples in Australia and abroad.
As a heritage consultant for Archae-aus
over the last few years, Myles has worked in his capacity as both an
anthropologist and an archaeologist. He has been part of a variety of
heritage projects, including a large-scale historical excavation /
salvage program at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, as well as Aboriginal
heritage consultations in the Inland Pilbara and on Rottnest Island.
Senior Project Officer (Anthropology and Archaeology)
Jim’s cultural heritage expertise has
been acquired from over 40 years working as a consultant, academic,
researcher and public administrator. He has worked as an
archaeologist and anthropologist throughout Papua New Guinea and
Australia, as well as accumulated 11 years’ public service as a
senior/executive manager with the Commonwealth, two State governments
and the Native Title Tribunal, where he specialised in policy
development, review and strategic planning. Jim’s passion lies in
the areas of cultural landscape archaeology and the use of survey
sampling strategies and statistical analysis methodologies.
Jim undertook the enormous task of
mapping and analysis for our ‘Kakutungutanta to Warrie Outcamp –
forty thousand years in Nyiyaparli Country’ project (a federal and
industry funded synthesis of our Chichester Range, Pilbara, work). He
produced a range of academic publications including papers and a
monograph. Jim is currently engaged as a senior archaeologist and
anthropologist for Archae-aus whilst researching clan markers found
on ceremonial boards and shields traditionally used by peoples living
in the Papuan Gulf, in association with the Australian Museum
(Sydney).
Joshua has a
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Archaeology from the University of
Western Australia, specialising in Western Australian historical
archaeology. For his honours project, Joshua applied object
biographical theory (the study of an object’s life) to the analysis
of an archaeological site and he was able to demonstrate that objects
can represent multiple cultures simultaneously. Joshua has
professional experience in historical archaeological
excavations, Aboriginal heritage field surveys, educational programs,
finds processing and report writing. Our historical projects yield
interesting and varied archaeological assemblages that Joshua
coordinates and analyses in the Archae-aus laboratory. To complement
his passion for Australian archaeology and education, Joshua is
completing a Masters degree in Teaching (Secondary) at the University
of Western Australia that he hopes will further develop Archae-aus’
educational programs.
Rebecca is a project officer at
Archae-aus, with an Honours degree in Archaeology and History from
the University of Western Australia. She has previously been employed
at the Department of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Museum
as an Assistant Curator and as an Education Guide at the Nicholson
Museum in Sydney. She also completed an internship at the NSW
Heritage Division, Office of Environment and Heritage, working with
maritime archaeologists. While studying and working, Rebecca has
gained a high level of knowledge of conservation principles and
heritage assessment criteria for Aboriginal, Historical and Maritime
heritage.
With Archae-aus, Rebecca has enjoyed
the diversity of work across Western Australia. She has been part of
Aboriginal heritage teams on survey in the north-west as well as
working as a solo archaeologist on monitoring programs in the Perth
region. Rebecca enjoys the challenge of artefact analysis and
photography, in the field as well as in the office laboratory.
Lucy is a highly experienced
archaeologist and technical writer. Lucy has worked as an
archaeologist since 2007, having completed her BA (Honours) degree at
the University of Western Australia. She has been the lead specialist
on many substantial projects throughout WA, including in the Perth
metropolitan and surrounding areas. She has led archaeological
excavations along the Perth foreshore, Mundaring Weir, Fremantle
primary school and at the Perth Girl’s Orphanage. Lucy has been the
lead specialist for Archae-aus on many Aboriginal heritage projects
in the northwest, undertaking survey, assessment, excavation and
salvage. As a consultant researcher and technical writer, Lucy is a
critical member of the team for our archival and desktop research
projects.
Lucy has also assisted in
the cultural mapping and recording of Aboriginal and European
archaeological sites, including at Middle Island, Cape Arid and Cape
Le Grand, near Esperance WA with the Gabbi Kylie Foundation. She has
coordinated large-scale educational projects such as NAIDOC week, has
presented at the Symposium ‘Teaching Archaeology to Kids’ at the
Big Dig in Sydney, and has created animations for community projects.
Stuart has an Honours degree in
Archaeology from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate
Diploma of Museum Studies from Deakin University.
He began his archaeological career in 2000 by establishing his own
consulting firm that specialised in historical archaeology within the
Perth metropolitan area. In 2002, he joined Archae-aus and has been a
principal client service manager for major historical and Aboriginal
heritage projects.
Stuart coordinated an extraordinary
eight year-long heritage program for Fortescue Mineral Group’s
Chichester Range resources, which involved delivering heritage
inductions for mine staff, conducting back-to-back surveys, managing
detailed recording and salvage programs, excavating rock shelters and
building strong ties with the traditional owner communities. More
recently he has been one of the lead designers and excavators for our
historical excavations.
Kate has worked as an
archaeologist in Western Australia since 2009, having completed a BA
(Honours) degree in Archaeology and a Masters in Osteoarchaeology in
the UK. At Archae-aus, Kate was the project leader on the FMG
Christmas Creek / Cloudbreak project for three years, providing
heritage assessment and working closely with the Nyiyaparli
traditional owners; and was project leader on the Roy Hill Iron Ore
project for two years, where she provided heritage assessment advice
and developed effective systems to manage the output of these high
intensity projects. She is an excavation specialist, having designed,
implemented and analysed excavations for many archaeological sites,
including that of an extensive rock shelter program for the Roy Hill
project in the Pilbara. Alongside her interests in Australian
archaeology, Kate has continued her osteoarchaeological studies
through collaborative research projects with a number of European
Universities. She is currently a consulting specialist for Archae-aus
whilst studying for a PhD in Anatomy at UWA.
