Cultural heritage management and Traditional Owner engagement

Jamie is a consultant in our community and strategy work area. He has been actively involved in the research and management of archaeological and Aboriginal cultural heritage projects throughout Australia and Europe since 2015. He specialises in the management of complex cultural heritage projects and has extensive experience of cultural heritage management in the resources, urban development, and infrastructure sectors across Victoria; and the development of mining infrastructure and Indigenous community consultation in remote areas of Cape York, Queensland. 

During his time working in Australian archaeology, he has developed strong working relationships with a number of Registered Aboriginal Parties, Traditional Owner groups, government agencies, and both private and public corporations throughout Victoria and Queensland. During this time he has gained a unique insight into the ways in which major corporations, small businesses and indigenous communities can work together to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.

Jamie is experienced in project management, community outreach and Traditional Owner engagement, and has successfully project managed a number of Cultural Heritage Management Plans, and specialist heritage assessments throughout Australia. 

Claire has more than a decade’s experience in strategic planning, facilitation and community engagement in a range of industries. Claire’s people and strategy skills are underpinned by a strong understanding of engineering and policy. She helps communities and organisations deal with complex issues, supporting insight and constructive strategy. Claire has delivered quality projects including investigations of community concerns related to mining, regional strategic planning, socio-economic impact studies and strategic planning for a wide range of organisations.

Brooke has a degree in Environment and Sustainability and Archaeological Practice and has developed an understanding of complex community and environmental issues. She is passionate about ensuring the protection of environmental and cultural landscapes.

Brooks studies in environmental resource management and policy demonstrate her ability to interpret environmental legislation, legal cases, and complex issues. She has written policy briefs, recommendations, and reports for government departments. Due to her exceptional university results, she was recommended by the Assistant Director of the Fenner School to participate in the Environmental Law Clinic program.

She has worked in and around heritage-listed buildings and understands the importance of cultural heritage and conservation as well as respecting community values. During this time Brooke has created Harris-Matrices, conducted hand excavation, field surveys using ground penetrating radar, as well as sieved, cleaned, and catalogued artefacts.