Professional affiliations:  AACAI, AAA, ASHA, ICOMOS
Associates: Thomson Cultural Heritage Management

Joshua Davis 

Joshua established Major Oak Heritage Services in 2018. Specialising in both Aboriginal and historic archaeology. Joshua is also skilled in photogrammetry, the production of high-quality 3D models and is a commercial remotely piloted aircraft systems operator.

Joshua’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Archaeology and a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Classical/Ancient History. He is an Associate Member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeology Incorporated (AACAI), a member of the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) and is the current State Representative for the Australian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA).  Currently Joshua is studying a Master’s degree in Applied Anthropology and Participatory Development (Part-time) at The Australian National University.

Joshua is proficient in the conduct of archaeological surveys and assessments, excavation, analysis, reporting, salvage, government approvals, stakeholder consultation and the development and delivery of heritage education. He has worked closely and built strong relationships with Traditional Owner groups in the Pilbara and South West. Joshua has also worked on numerous historic archaeological projects including the Barrack St Jetty Project at Elizabeth Quay, Kings Square Renewal Project in Fremantle, Perth Girls Orphanage and New Western Australian Museum.  

Joshua is skilled in developing and delivering heritage training and education to a wide range of audiences. He delivers school incursions for primary and secondary schools and promotes access to archaeological education for all schools.  Incursions focus on educating students about archaeology; the value and importance of protecting heritage; and promoting the understanding of Australian Aboriginal culture from an archaeological perspective.