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Wendy Hernandez archaeologist

Experience

Wendy Hernandez is a qualified archaeologist and Heritage Advisor practising in Victoria since 2011. She is an experienced team leader and manager and highly proficient in technical archaeological practices required under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Heritage Act 2017. Wendy's expertise includes projects associated with infrastructure works, greenfield developments, master plans and town planning, for which she has previously completed:

  • Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs)

  • Cultural heritage inductions

  • Due diligence assessments

  • Letters of advice

  • Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Tests (PAHTs)

  • Cultural heritage permits; and

  • Historical heritage assessments.

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Work
Experience

2023 - 2024

WH Heritage Consulting

Worked as an independent sole trader undertaking small projects for public and private sector clients and sub-contracting to heritage consultancies in Victoria and around Australia. 

2017 - 2023

Biosis Pty Ltd

2011 - 2016

Ecology & Heritage Partners Pty Ltd

2010 - 2011

Freelance Field Archaeologist 

  • Dr Vincent Clark & Associates​ Pty Ltd

  • ACHM Pty Ltd

  • Ochre Imprints Pty Ltd

  • Andrew Long & Associates Pty Ltd

  • Ironbark Heritage & Environment Pty Ltd (WA)

2008 - 2009

Dig International Pty Ltd

2008 - 2009

Volunteer work (Victoria) - Assistant Archaeologist

​Dig International Pty Ltd

  • 2009 - Stamford Park Rowville Excavation Project 

  • 2009 - Forest Street Bendigo Excavation Project

  • 2008 - Pentridge Prison Piazza Test Project

  • 2008 - Glenrowan Ned Kelly Siege Site Archaeological Project

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Heritage Insight Pty Ltd

  • 2008 - Salvage Excavation of AAV 7921-0811/12, Dandenong

Skills
& Expertise

  • Project management

  • Indigenous Australian archaeology

  • Historical archaeology

  • Cultural heritage assessments

  • Cultural heritage management plans

  • Survey and subsurface testing

  • Archaeological excavation

  • Indigenous community consultation

  • Stakeholder consultation (First Peoples - State Relations and Heritage Victoria)

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Regulations 2018, and Heritage Act 2017

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