Reiner Mantei
Senior Heritage Advisor
Experience
Reiner is an experienced archaeologist skilled in the survey, assessment and excavation of Aboriginal and historical archaeological sites. He has worked both in Australia and overseas in the archaeology and heritage professions, including collaboration with international multi-disciplinary teams in Turkey. Over the past six years, Reiner has worked on a number of archaeological assessment and excavation projects in both Queensland and New South Wales, primarily involving the survey, excavation and assessment of Aboriginal archaeological sites.
His experience encompasses field surveys, Aboriginal community consultation, test and salvage excavations, monitoring works, supervising fieldwork projects, report writing, and post-excavation analysis. Other specialist skills include archaeological mapping and geospatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field survey using Global Positioning Systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts, University of Queensland
Honours in Archaeology, University of Queensland
Certifications
White Card in Construction
RIICOM201D: Communicate in the workplace
RIIERR205D: Apply Initial Response First Aid
RIIERR302D: respond to local emergencies and incidents
RIIGOV201D: Comply with site work processes/procedures
RIIRIS201D: Conduct local risk control
RIIWHS201D: Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Awards
Deans Scholar, University of Queensland
Memberships and Affiliations
Australia ICOMOS
Skills
Research
Archaeological survey, salvage, monitoring and test excavation
Lithic identification and recording
Aboriginal community consultation