Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
Are you seeking an update on the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972? Are you wondering how to incorporate Traditional Owner engagement and cultural considerations into the planning and execution of contaminated sites projects? Join us for an engaging evening where our speakers will offer their unique insights. The presentations will be followed by an interactive Q&A panel discussion, which will provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
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Aidan is an experienced heritage professional working in the role of Director in the Aboriginal heritage team in the WA State Government, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (Western Australia). Aidan has extensive field experience as an archaeologist throughout Western Australia. His roles while working at the Department over the last 13 years include working with statutory applications, projects throughout the State to protect and record significant places and contributing to the development and implementation of the changes to the Aboriginal heritage legislation.
Jacinta Thompson is an Environmental Scientist with over 20 years’ experience in State Government in Western Australia including 12 years with the Department of Water in the Kimberley region. Jacinta is passionate about water and waste management and is recognised for her ability to create connections between a variety of stakeholders for improved outcomes. Jacinta commenced with Department of Communities in 2019 to work with remote communities in the Kimberley and Pilbara on upgrading water, wastewater and municipal services including roads and waste management. Remediation of contaminated sites including historical landfills and power stations, has been a necessary pre-cursor for many infrastructure projects and Jacinta has worked with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Land Use Management division to balance the regulatory requirements with sensitive cultural considerations.
James is a Senior Principal with PTG Consulting with over 17 years of experience in contaminated sites, closure and asset transition. For the past 5 years he has been supporting Rio Tinto with the closure of the Argyle Diamond Mine, initially part of the Feasibility Study Team and now responsible for the execution of demolition and remediation designs, as well as supporting stakeholder engagement and transition planning.
The Melbourne Hotel
33 Milligan St
Perth WA 6000
Member: $50.00 Incl. GST
Non-Member $100.00 Incl.GST
Student: $15:00 Incl. GST
up to 1.5 CPD Points
