We are a family-owned business with office locations in the Northern Rivers and the Hunter. We specialise in Aboriginal, European and Maritime Archaeology and Heritage.
East Coast Heritage & Archaeology is an Assured member of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc (NSWICC), and a certified Supply Nation member. We are also a member of the Australian Archaeological Association.
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Principal archaeologist, Tim Roberts JP (Grad. Dip. Archaeology & Heritage Management, Grad. Dip. Management, BA [Business/ Geography], B Education, Cert IV TAE), gained valuable experience working at Myall Coast Archaeology under the mentorship of Len Roberts for three years. Following this, he took over the family business in 2022 and rebranded it as East Coast Heritage and Archaeology, continuing its legacy with a fresh vision for the future.
Tim is trained in the latest human skeletal identification and recovery and stone tool identification techniques through Flinders University.
He has completed many archaeological projects for various planning and surveying companies, as well as large organisations. He has cultivated strong connections with Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Traditional Owners. Tim is well known for his negotiation and project management skills.
Tim has a wealth of experience across a broad range of industries. Having owned & managed a range of successful businesses, projects and developments, Tim’s 20 years of management and leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, including local government, not for profit organisations and community groups, means Tim has both the knowledge and experience in tailoring a solution for all your heritage and archaeological projects.
Senior archaeologist Len Roberts, (BA [Arch.], Grad. Dip. Comp., Dip Sp. Ed.,) who also holds a certificate in Archaeological fieldwork, from Tel Aviv University, Israel. He also has a certificate in Heritage Planning in Practice.
Len has worked on archaeological projects in Australia and overseas. Len is a member (since 1990) and was Deputy Chairperson (2007 – 2011) of Karuah Local Aboriginal Land Council.
He was appointed, in 1977, (under S32AV of the Local government Act 1919) as a part time, non- judicial expert (having, special knowledge of and experience in law, local government administration or town planning administration) member of the Local Government Appeals Tribunal from 1977 until it was replaced by the Land and Environment Court in 1980. He has been an expert witness before the Land and Environment court on Aboriginal heritage matters.
Len has undertaken archaeological work for various planning and surveying companies, as well as large organisations such as AMP, Department of Public Works, RTA, Local Government Authorities, Energy Australia, Australian Rail and Track Corporation, Rio Tinto, Woolworths and numerous other clients. The projects have ranged from small aquaculture (at sea), industrial and residential projects to large rezoning proposals, as well as linear surveys for sewerage treatment upgrades, pipelines, transmission lines, wind farms, rail line upgrades and highways. The assessments have included Due Diligence assessments, Gateway determinations, as well as assessments under, Parts 3A, 4 and 5 of the EP & A Act. Len has completed various S90 applications, as well as identifying and recording in excess of 1,000 Aboriginal objects and has authored in excess of 120 reports in the last 15 years. He is currently engaged in consultation with Land Councils and native title holders along a gas pipeline corridor from Newcastle to the QLD Border via Moree. He has negotiated Cultural heritage Covenants with Lismore Council’s registered Aboriginal parties and landowners over the Sleeping Lizard landscape a significant Aboriginal feature As well as the Elders group at Corindi beach regarding a particular Kangaroo Trail.
Len has developed a very close relationship not only with Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Traditional Owners but has developed a wider network of associations through the Local Government Aboriginal Network. He is well known for his negotiation and liaison skills.
Suzanne has been an integral member of the East Coast Heritage and Archaeology team since its inception. With a background in education, project management and leadership, her exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail, makes her an invaluable asset to the team.
Suzanne’s role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including project research, assisting in report preparation, maintaining client and stakeholder relationships and business administration.
