About Us.Westvic Heritage Management was launched in 2019 by John Young (BA Hons and MProfArch) who has worked in the heritage industry since 2008 in heritage consultancies as a Senior Archaeologist and for a Registered Aboriginal Party as a Heritage Advisor.
Westvic Heritage Management staff have extensive experience in all heritage management areas, having completed hundreds of projects from small subdivisions to large infrastructure projects. |
Established in 2019Westvic Heritage Management was founded in 2019 by John Young. After working for many years in cultural heritage as an Consultant Archaeologist and a Cultural Heritage Manager, and forging long-lasting relationships with clients and Aboriginal groups in Ballarat, Geelong and the surrounding areas, John decided to launch his own consultancy that could provide a focused service to the Western district of Victoria.
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Our ValuesEverything we do at Westvic Heritage is guided by our core values. These values govern what we do professionally and personally.
Respect: We respect ourselves and others in our interactions, always. Integrity: We are honest, open, ethical and fair. People trust us to adhere to our word. Excellence: What we do, we do well and with passion. Growth: We are always seeking ways to improve our service, our methods and ourselves. |
Our Team
John Young, BA (Hons), MProfArch
Director, Senior Heritage Advisor |
Julia Young, BA (Hons), MACur
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John Young is an Archaeologist with over twelve years experience in the field. He has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Archaeology and a Masters of Professional Archaeology from La Trobe University. John was the Cultural Heritage Manager for the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation for over 3 years.
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Julia Young is a consultant with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) majoring in Archaeology and Art History and minoring in History, and a Masters of Art Curatorship, majoring in Collection Management. Julia has eleven years experience in researching and writing for arts and culture organisations and museums, with a focus on European history.
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Testimonials
"I would be pleased to work with you on future projects as needed and would be more than happy to recommend your services to others"
- Sarah Wright, Manager, Planning and Engineering, Austin Land Pty Ltd
"Cheers John, thanks for your very professional and prompt service you've offered this year. I look forward to working with you next year"
- Michael Dwyer, Project Manager Capital Delivery, Central Highlands Water
‘Your expertise and professionalism at our Pt Wilson project was exemplary’
- Fred Moschini, General Manager Concrete and Quarries, Barro Group Pty Ltd
- Sarah Wright, Manager, Planning and Engineering, Austin Land Pty Ltd
"Cheers John, thanks for your very professional and prompt service you've offered this year. I look forward to working with you next year"
- Michael Dwyer, Project Manager Capital Delivery, Central Highlands Water
‘Your expertise and professionalism at our Pt Wilson project was exemplary’
- Fred Moschini, General Manager Concrete and Quarries, Barro Group Pty Ltd
Westvic Heritage Management Pty Ltd - ABN 36 637 622 229; ACN 637 622 229
Westvic Heritage Management acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Westvic Heritage Management acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates, and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.