About

Vestigio Heritage Pty Ltd is led by Wendy Hernandez, Director and Principal Heritage Consultant / Archaeologist. From a young age, Wendy was captivated by her Indigenous roots, culture, and traditions—an early passion sparked by childhood visits to Las Ruinas de San Andrés in El Salvador, where she explored ancient pyramids with wide-eyed curiosity and a budding sense of purpose.

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That fascination evolved into a career grounded in academic rigour and professional integrity. In 2010, Wendy completed a Bachelor of Archaeology with Honours at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Her thesis focused on bio-anthropological age estimation methods used to determine the age-at-death of Classic Maya individuals, critically examining their accuracy against hieroglyphic records.

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Since 2011, Wendy has practised as a qualified archaeologist and registered Heritage Advisor in Victoria. She is an experienced team leader and manager, highly proficient in the technical archaeological practices required under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and Heritage Act 2017. Her expertise spans a wide range of project types, including infrastructure works, greenfield developments, master plans, and town planning initiatives.

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Through Vestigio Heritage, Wendy has successfully delivered:

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• Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs)

• Cultural heritage inductions

• Due diligence assessments

• Letters of advice

• Preliminary Aboriginal Heritage Tests (PAHTs)

• Cultural heritage permits

• Historical heritage assessments and excavations​

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Vestigio Heritage provides clear, compliant, and context-sensitive heritage services to both public and private sector clients. Our work is grounded in ethical practice, strategic insight, and a deep respect for cultural heritage. We deliver stakeholder-ready reporting and expert advice that supports responsible land use and informed decision-making.

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At Vestigio, heritage is more than documentation—it’s a dialogue between past and present, shaped by curiosity, care, and commitment.