With over 30 years of experience, Archaeo combines strong relationships with Traditional Owner communities and practical industry knowledge to deliver reliable employment, training and workforce solutions that support both projects and communities.
Managing Director and Senior Archaeologist
Managing Director and Senior Archaeologist
BA Anthropology and Archaeology Major, History Minor University of Queensland. BA (Hons) Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Queensland. Post Graduate Studies in Archaeology Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest Hungarian Education Ministry Scholarship
Simon has more than 25 years of experience working in both Australia and Europe as an archaeologist and cultural heritage practitioner. Simon has been a director of the Archaeo-Converge Group of companies since 2006. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operation of the business, Simon continues to work closely with the Converge team of cultural heritage specialists in a professional capacity and has successfully managed hundreds of projects since joining the team in 2004. Furthermore, as the manager of Archaeo’s employment and training division, Simon plays a key role in the provision of safe and culturally appropriate employment services to in excess of 400 casual Traditional Owner field officers who are directly involved in the assessment and management of their cultural heritage. This role provides Simon with a unique insight into the practicalities of implementing cultural heritage management, including CHMPS and CHMAs, on a day-to-day basis.
General Manager
General Manager
Bachelor of Education (Budapest) and Master of Education (Special Education)
Csilla was born in Hungary and moved to Australia in 1997. Csilla completed her Bachelor of Education in Budapest and holds a Master of Education (Special Education) which she completed in Australia. Csilla also studied art history as part of her undergraduate studies while in Hungary. Csilla has spent more than 25 years working in the areas of special and cross cultural education in both Europe and Australia. Csilla’s focus has always been on assisting her students and clients to achieve improved independence, self-determination and quality of life. Csilla now applies her skills and experience to Archaeo’s Traditional Owner employment and Training Services division, where she works closely with our Traditional Owner clients and employees. In addition to managing the service provision, administration and finance team, Csilla also manages a number of philanthropic programs which are funded by the company, through which Csilla continues to explore ways in which she and the company can be a strong advocate for the fundamental right of our Traditional Owner clients and employees and their families to have access to a quality education and the opportunity to pursue their goals and ambitions of self-determination. Csilla is also passionate about built heritage and has experience in the renovation of heritage and period buildings in both Australia and Hungary and has travelled extensively throughout Europe. Csilla is particularly interested in interior design, fit outs and furnishings and the use and application of colour and texture in restoration and adaptive reuse.