Anthropologist or Archaeologist

Agriculture & Animal Services

ANZSCO ID 272414

Summary

Archaeologists study human activity in the past, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data left behind, which includes artefacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes (the archaeological record).

Employment Pathway

A bachelor degree in archaeology or another related field is needed to work as an Archaeologist. Many workers have a postgraduate qualification.

Top Skills Required

Time Management - Organising your time well and not leaving things until the last minute
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Key tasks

Uses aerial photography to locate sites that are suitable for excavation and/or digging (for artifacts).
Plans and organises surveys and excavations within a particular archaeological site.
Conducts field work (digging for artifacts) using tools such as pickaxes, brushes and bulldozers.
Carries out examination, documentation and preservation of artifacts.
Performs analysis and interpretation of archaeological data and findings.
Writes reports about the data and findings for publication.
Creates virtual simulations of how artifacts or archaeological sites would have looked in the past.

Facts about this occupation

18.9% Growth

76% Full-time Share

$1,634 Avg Pay/Wk

430 Workers

41 years Avg Age

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