Jodie is both Director and Principal Consulting Archaeologist of OzArk Environment & Heritage. She has over 35 years’ experience, having spent many years managing archaeological projects abroad and in Australia, as well as lecturing at the University of Sydney. Jodie’s most recent work has been primarily development driven environmental impact assessment in NSW. The heritage components of this work have enabled Jodie to develop a broad network of Aboriginal community contacts, a thorough understanding of heritage protection legislation and to refine appropriate methodologies for Aboriginal and historic heritage assessments and community consultation. After founding OzArk in 2000, Jodie’s work has been primarily development-driven environmental impact assessments, primarily in NSW, but also throughout Australia.

Ben, Principal Archaeologist with OzArk Environment & Heritage, has over 40 years’ experience as an archaeologist and has been employed with OzArk since 2003. His duties include project director on large scale survey and excavation programs. Ben has written numerous comprehensive reports concerning Aboriginal and historic heritage across NSW including the assessment of scientific values for several complex State Significant projects. Ben’s extensive work overseas includes the University of Sydney’s excavations at the site of Pella in Jordan where he holds the position of Field Director. He also has a keen interest in historical sites. Ben is also the primary reviewer of archaeological reports written by OzArk staff to ensure their high quality and consistent approach.

Sheridan is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business. managing staff and coordination of resources. Sheridan manages business operations including the ISO certified Integrated Management System, which incorporates Quality Management, Environmental Management and Work, Health and Safety. Her previous experience involves business and operation management of a range of businesses. Previously, Sheridan has worked extensively with the Aboriginal community including negotiation, remote and isolated communities and media relations.

Jane has over 27 years’ experience in natural resource management including coordinating catchment management organisations, developing and coordinating regional environmental plans for local government and managing a state-wide funding program. Jane has well developed skills in facilitation, liaison, and negotiation. She has extensive experience in working with commonwealth, state, and local government. Her skills include analysis and editing of specialist reports into plain English documents, marketing and communications. Jane is OzArk’s primary Review of Environmental Factors (REF) writer.

Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science Land and Heritage Management from University of Wollongong and a Bachelor of Arts (Archaeology) from University of New England. Stephanie is proficient in fieldwork, targeted research, GIS, scientific methodology training and report writing. Stephanie has established specialist knowledge of State Significant projects and has directed projects and written numerous comprehensive reports concerning Aboriginal and historic heritage across NSW including the assessment of scientific values. She has positive working relationships with Aboriginal communities and has experience in dealing with sensitive Aboriginal sites, intangible heritage and information gathering.

Catherine is the Office Manager for OzArk Environment & Heritage and is responsible for delivery of Aboriginal Community Consultation which Catherine has been doing for the past year. Projects she has been involved in includes, APA Group, Moomba to Wilton pipeline and Eulie Pig Farm. Catherine also provides the efficient management of the office. Her administrative support to the office, including purchasing, organisational policies and procedures, and accounting administration. Catherine has excellent administration and customer service skills.

Nikita is OzArk’s Proposal Writer and prepares the majority of the fee proposals. She has outstanding skills as a multi-tasker after managing a real estate portfolio of 400 properties as well as coordinating sales. Nikita has exceptional time management and scheduling skills, as well as working efficiently to meet deadlines. She also has extensive customer relations, and complaint management and resolution skills.