AUSTRAL ARCHAEOLOGY - Key Persons


Alexander Beben

Job Titles:
  • Director - Client Services
  • Director of Austral
Alexander is a Director of Austral and brings a wealth of experience to our projects. Alex has over 15 years' experience and has been the technical lead for over 500 heritage projects across Australia. Through this experience Alexander has developed a collaborative approach to projects which enables him to work closely with Austral's clients to ensure that they understand their heritage requirements and formulate innovative solutions to their specific needs. Whilst Alexander has experience working in all NSW regions, he specialises in the colonial and industrial heritage of the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands and has directed the three largest historical excavations in Wollongong to date. Alexander is also experienced in Aboriginal heritage and is endorsed by the Heritage Council of NSW as an Excavation Director at a local and State level for historical archaeology.

Amanda Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Director - Operations
Amanda Atkinson is a Director of Austral Archaeology. She began her archaeological career in Australia in 2008 and has extensive experience in team leadership and has worked in many management roles in environments ranging from small business to large companies.

David Marcus

Job Titles:
  • Director - Projects
  • Director of Austral
David is a Director of Austral with significant experience in both Aboriginal and historical cultural heritage projects. David started his career in archaeology in 2000 and has worked in all roles from field assistant through to project manager. He commenced work for Austral Archaeology in 2010 and has been responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of Austral Archaeology.