Tegan Herrick

Tegan Herrick is a Archaeologist/Heritage Advisor with over five years of experience in both Aboriginal and historical archaeology within Victoria. During this time Tegan has contributed to positive heritage outcomes for several large infrastructure projects, including excavating sites for Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel and the Bendigo GovHub development.

Tegan is fascinated by the ‘unknown’ of the past. She loves untangling the past and making sense of it, while also appreciating the mystery of what we can never know. This passion really intensified after her Honours year, where Tegan explored the archaeological significance of certain topographical and geological features in the sacred landscapes of Minoan Crete, Greece.

Tegan is well-experienced in archaeological survey and excavation, desktop research, writing CHMPs and salvage reports, supervising fieldwork, identifying and recording Aboriginal and historical sites and artefacts, and consultation and engagement with Traditional Custodians, clients, landowners and community representatives.

When Tegan is not at work or out spending time with friends, you’ll probably find her curled up on the couch with a hot cuppa and a good jigsaw puzzle or book, or possibly watching trashy TV (specifically Greys Anatomy).

Education and affiliations

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Monash University, Melbourne (2020)
• Member, Australian Archaeological Association (AAA)