Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc.
Supporting consulting and professional archaeologists across Australia
The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated (AACAI) is the peak professional association for consulting and professional archaeologists across Australia. AACAI establishes, maintains and encourages adherence to professional standards and ethics by fellow consultants, and we support and encourage research in all forms of archaeology, especially those with relevance to consultancy work.
Member Benefits
- Professional profile on our website
- Discounts on professional development and training opportunities
- Early and free access to articles published in our journal
- Access to newsletters, monographs and other helpful resources
Find a consultant or professional archaeologist in our Membership Directory
Full Members are fully qualified and experienced consultant archaeologists with a broad range of research and management skills
Associate Members are graduate archaeologists and early career consultants, who can assist in consulting work
Affiliate Members are professional archaeologists, who engages in consulting archaeology from time to time

Journal of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists (JAACA)
JAACA is the official journal of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated
Access to this fully online, peer-reviewed journal is free through the AACAI website, with volumes published yearly. AACAI members will receive access to articles immediately when they are published (via the member profile portal)
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AACAI Student Support Fund
The AACAI Student Support Fund was established in 2010 to provide financial assistance to Honours and coursework Masters students engaged in research that directly contributes to consulting archaeological practice. Since then, $66,198 has been distributed to 37 recipients (approximately $1,800 per person).
Key AACAI Codes & Policies
AACAI hold the highest professional standards in ethics and policy relating to consulting archaeology in Australia.
AACAI Members are expected to adhere to these codes and policies, and promote them across the profession.