Maisie Read

Maisie Read is an Archaeologist who has worked on a variety of projects across Victoria’s cultural heritage management industry. Maisie is currently undertaking her Masters of Archaeology at La Trobe University. Throughout her education, she has gained a comprehensive understanding of contemporary archaeological practice and legislation in Queensland and Victoria. Her studies focus on Indigenous and historical archaeology within Australia.

Maisie’s passion for archaeology originally started with watching episodes of Time Team after school when she was younger. It really inspired her to learn as much as she could about past civilisations and what everyday life was like for those people, and to creatively interpret excavated assemblages to bring to life the stories about past individuals or groups.

She has experience in a wide range of tasks, including manual and mechanical subsurface testing, lithic artefact identification and recording, background site research and preparation for CHMPs, as well as knowledge of human osteology.

In her personal time, Maisie loves to play Dungeons and Dragons, improv comedy and indulge in music – mostly singing. As a proud Queenslander, she also loves to travel and spend time outside in nature, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Education and affiliations

• Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Archaeology and Art History), The University of Queensland, Brisbane (2019);
• Master of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Bundoora (in progress);
• Membership of the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. (AAA).