Anthea Vella

Anthea brings over six years of experience in the consulting industry, complemented by extensive volunteering on archaeological research projects across Australia. She has successfully managed and delivered a variety of Aboriginal cultural heritage and historical heritage projects throughout NSW and possesses specialized geophysical expertise in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data collection, processing, and interpretation.

Anthea has worked with a diverse client base, including architectural and engineering firms, private developers, and government departments. Her project portfolio includes Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessments, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments, Historical Heritage Assessments, Statements of Heritage Impact, Constraints Assessments, Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Heritage Management Plans, and permits for Aboriginal archaeology. She has contributed to projects ranging from sites of major State significance to those of local importance.

Her key areas of expertise include project management, background research, Aboriginal community consultation, field surveys, test and salvage excavations, management plans, artefact analysis, archival recording, and archaeological report writing. Anthea also provides expert heritage advice across the Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter, Illawarra regions, and regional NSW.

In addition, Anthea is highly skilled in securing approvals under the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, further demonstrating her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and deliver successful outcomes for her clients.