Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

Biosis are industry leaders in delivering Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments (ACHA) and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) in Victoria and NSW

Biosis are known for delivering Cultural Heritage Management Plans for large-scale multi-partner developments, and highly respected for their strong record in positive community facilitation.

With over 24 years’ experience in the heritage industry, we practice within the terms of the Burra Charter and the ethical principles expected of ICOMOS members. 

At Biosis our highly skilled cultural heritage teams provide practical and innovative solutions, based on a comprehensive understanding of heritage approvals processes, to ensure all stakeholders are considered and the planning processes are met as efficiently as possible. With more than 40 heritage team members across Australia, Biosis has demonstrated ability and experience across all states and territories.  

Our heritage consultants have technical expertise in lithic (stone tool), bone, midden, historic and rock art artefact analysis.  Their expertise, knowledge, and established relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties will help you to meet planning requirements as efficiently as possible.

Our staff provide high quality advice throughout a project lifecycle, from project planning and strategic advice, securing approvals, and the development and actioning of compliance requirements.

We provide specialist on-ground services and employ sophisticated spatial analysis tools to generate predictive models and management mapping for all project scales. Our GIS specialists work closely with our heritage consultants to develop products that are tailored to your project.

Cultural Heritage Services

Biosis manage all aspects of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessments and Plans in NSW and Victoria.

  • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Land Management Agreements (ACHLMA)
  • Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Tests (PAHT) 
  • Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) 
  • Heritage Management Plans (HMP) 
  • Existing Conditions Reports for Environmental Effects Statements (EES) 
  • Cultural Heritage Permits or Heritage Permit Exemptions
  • Interpretation
  • Consents to Uncover, Excavate, or Damage 
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Collaborative. Outcome Driven.

Acciona Rail’s contracted use of Biosis has had a positive outcome for the Shepparton Line Upgrade for both Historical Heritage and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage. The responsive expertise and assistance allowed a high paced project to identify problems and quickly collaborate to outcomes allowing delivery of critical pathways. Biosis have a level of knowledge, willingness to assist and overall quality of personnel that would be an asset to any future project considering using their services.

Leigh Martin

Acciona Rail

Key Team Members

Ashley O’Sullivan

Ashley O’Sullivan

Manager – Heritage (Victoria)
Samantha Keats

Samantha Keats

Manager – Heritage (NSW)
Jane Stradwick

Jane Stradwick

Team Leader – Heritage (Victoria)
Gary Vines

Gary Vines

Principal Heritage Consultant
Anthea Vella

Anthea Vella

Team Leader Heritage (NSW)
Luke Gunton

Luke Gunton

Team Leader - Heritage (Victoria)

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