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Archae-aus would like to acknowledge its debt to former director, and principal archaeologist, Dr Bruce Veitch, who died of motor neurone disease in early 2005. An obituary can be found at the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists website - www.aacai.com.au/newsletter/101.html#obituary. Bruce’s dedication to Indigenous people and the protection of their right to manage their own cultural heritage was an inspiration, as was his determination to ensure that consultant archaeologists conducted their work according to national and international best practice. Our aim is to ensure that Bruce’s legacy is maintained.

The Bruce Veitch Award for Excellence in Indigenous Engagement was established in 2005 by the Australian Archaeological Association (www.australianarchaeologicalassociation.com.au/bruce_veitch_award) in recognition of Bruce’s contribution to the discipline. It is awarded annually to any individual or group who has undertaken an archaeological or cultural heritage project, which has produced a significant outcome for Indigenous interests. Funding to establish the award was provided by BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Pilbara Iron, ALCOA and private donations.

Fiona HookFiona Hook MAACAI

Fiona is the managing director and executive archaeologist for Archae-aus. She has a first class honours degree in prehistoric and historic archaeology from the University of Sydney. Fiona has been involved in Indigenous cultural heritage management in New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory and the Philippines since 1992. She is a full member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists and is a former secretary of the Australian Archaeological Association. Her interests include hunter-forager landscape archaeology and hunter-forager stone arrangements, as well as the development of hunter-forager textiles.

Clint HammondClint Hammond

Clint is a principal archaeologist and has worked as a consultant since 1994 and with Archae-aus from 1997. He has an honours degree in archaeology and anthropology from The University of Western Australia. Clint has supervised and assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys, salvages and excavations in the South-west, Pilbara, Goldfields and Kimberley. Clint is an associate member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists, and a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.

Adam DiasAdam Dias

Adam is a principal archaeologist and has worked with Archae-aus since 2001. He has a first class honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia. Adam has supervised and assisted in various Indigenous cultural heritage management projects throughout the north-west of Western Australia, including site mapping, survey, salvage and excavation. He has composed numerous reports analysing archaeological material and was the treasurer of the Australian Archaeological Association from 2005 to 2007. Adam is currently enrolled in a PhD course at the Australian National University on landscape archaeology, utilising upland Pilbara Indigenous artefact scatter site data collected by Archae-aus.

Stuart RapleyStuart Rapley

Stuart has worked with Archae-aus since 2002 and as a principal archaeologist since 2006. He has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia.  Stuart has supervised and participated in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys, salvage and excavations with particular focus on the Pilbara. He has considerable experience with historical archaeological surveys and excavations, and from 2000 to 2002 was director of his own historical archaeological consulting firm. Stuart is an associate member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists and is a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.

Adrian Di Lello

Adrian is the office manager of Archae-aus and a senior archaeologist. Adrian first worked for Archae-aus in 1997 and after a few years’ break, he rejoined the company in 2005 to manage the Archae-aus office and assist in project completion. Adrian has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia. He has considerable experience in Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys, salvage and excavations, with a particular focus on the Pilbara and the eastern Goldfields.

Monica Jimenez-LozanoMonica Jimenez-Lozano

Monica is a senior archaeologist and has worked with Archae-aus since early 2005. She has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia majoring in archaeology and ancient history. Monica has assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys and salvage in the north-west of Western Australia. Her archaeological interests include Indigenous Australian and Indigenous Costa Rican archaeology. She is a member of the Australian Archaeological Association and the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists.

Kali McHargKali McHarg

Kali is a senior archaeologist and has been with Archae-aus since December 2006. She has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia. Kali also majored in anthropology and has a Diploma in modern languages. Kali has assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys and salvage in the Pilbara and south-west regions of Western Australia. Her honours project involved the functional analysis of excavated material from historical fringe camps at Cossack, WA. She is a member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists and the Australian Archaeological Association.

Lucy SinclairLucy Sinclair

Lucy is a senior archaeologist and has worked at Archae-aus since January 2007. Lucy has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia. Lucy has assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys and salvage in the Pilbara and south-west of Western Australia. Her honours project involved the analysis of contact rock art and graffiti at several pastoral stations in the Pilbara region. She is a member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists, the Australian Archaeological Association and the National Trust.

Ryan HovinghRyan Hovingh

Ryan is a senior archaeologist who joined Archae-aus in May 2008 after an eight year absence from the field of archaeology. Ryan has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia and started consulting after graduating in 1995. Ryan’s skill base also includes graphic design, IT management, personnel management and staff training.

Jasmine EdwardsJasmine Edwards

Jasmine is a senior assistant archaeologist and has worked at Archae-aus since June 2007. She has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of Western Australia, and also majored in anthropology. Jasmine has assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys and salvage in the north-west of Western Australia. She is particularly interested in Indigenous archaeology with her honours project involving the analysis of stone artefacts from Warramboo and Mesa A in the inland Pilbara region.  She is applying for membership of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists and is a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.

Jane Skippington

Jane is a senior archaeologist and has worked with the company since April 2008. Jane has a first class honours degree in archaeology and chemistry from the University of Queensland. She has assisted in numerous Indigenous cultural heritage management surveys and salvage in the north-west of Western Australia. Jane has also developed valuable skills in lithic identification through her involvement in projects in Hawaii and the Pilbara region of Western Australia.  She is a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.

Henry ThomasonHenry Thomason

Henry is a senior archaeologist and has worked with the company since October 2008.  He has an honours degree in archaeology from The University of New Mexico, a Graduate Diploma in maritime archaeology from Curtin University and is currently working towards a Master of Geographic Information Systems with the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to moving to Australia from the United States, Henry worked for six years as an archaeologist with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department, conducting cultural resource surveys for a number of major construction projects.  Henry is a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists.

Ross StangerRoss Stanger

Ross is a senior archaeologist and has worked for the company since October 2008.  He has a first class honours degree in archaeology from James Cook University, focusing on the use of geophysics in historical cemeteries.  Ross has worked as an archaeologist in Australia and the United Kingdom.  During his employment with the Cambridge Archaeological Unit in Britain, from May 2006 until July 2008, Ross assisted in, and supervised, numerous archaeological surveys and excavations.  Ross is a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.

Casual Assistant Archaeologist

Archae-aus also employs, on an as needs basis, additional archaeologists for specific projects. Our casual assistant archaeologists currently include:

  • Craig Todd [Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England; BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of New England]
  • Jade Doering [BSc (Hons) Archaeology, New England; BSc, University of Western Australia]
  • Katharine Edwards [BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of Manchester, UK; Master of Osteoarchaeology, University of Southampton, UK]
  • James Elder [BSc (Hons) Archaeology, University of Western Australia]
  • Steven Hall [BSc (Hons) Archaeology, James Cook University]
  • Tracy Martens [BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada]
  • Lisa Salisbury [BA, Flinders University; Master of Science (Forensic Archaeology), Bournemouth University, UK.
  • Cassandra Venn [BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of Queensland]
  • Deborah Van Sambeeck [BA (Hons) Archaeology, University of Western Australia]

Amanda Bateman

Amanda is the office assistant for Archae-aus and has worked for the company since June 2008.  Amanda has a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Western Australia. Prior to joining Archae-aus, Amanda worked in the field of community development for nine years.

Melissa Hetherington

Melissa is a work experience student who started with Archae-aus in 2007. She is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in archaeology, at The University of Western Australia.