Hesper Andrew

Hesper Andrew is an Archaeologist with five years of experience working predominantly in Victoria, with some projects in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Since completing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Archaeology from La Trobe University in 2021, Hesper has participated in a range of archaeological projects, including cultural heritage management plans, historical excavations, rock art assessments and cultural values assessments. As such, she has gained skills in excavation methods, field survey, artefact analysis and management, field recording, report writing, GIS, oral history recording, and photography.

Hesper is passionate about working with Indigenous communities, implementing traditional knowledge systems and connection to country to our understanding of the archaeological record, and to promote positive community outcomes. This passion was nurtured during the Boorapek rock art survey with Barenji Gadjin, which aimed to record rock art across the Dyurrite landscape and advocate for community management of the cultural landscape. Further, she has worked within a Registered Aboriginal Party, the Taungurung Land and Water Council, facilitating statutory requirements, community projects and helped develop systems and policies for heritage management.

For Hesper, archaeology is important to not only understand the past, but to connect through our shared humanity. She is honoured to have the opportunity to work with Traditional Owners and Custodians across the state, and to foster relationships and continuous learning. She is currently undertaking a graduate diploma in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management at Flinders University.

Outside work, Hesper enjoys spending time with friends, family and her two cats. She loves crafts, reading and going for a walk along the Yarra.

Education and affiliations

• Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in History and Archaeology, La Trobe University (2021);
• Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management (ongoing); and
• Member of the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA).