Lesley Thompson
Senior Heritage Consultant
Lesley Thompson is a built heritage specialist with a background in museums and heritage places.
She has over seven years of experience in heritage and collections management, heritage research and advice, and project management for a range of built heritage and conservation projects. Lesley has a detailed understanding of Commonwealth heritage legislation and best practice heritage principles.
She has prepared a range of reports including heritage assessments and heritage management plans, drawing on her skills in providing heritage significance and impact assessments, archival recordings and practical heritage advice throughout all stages of project delivery.
She holds an Arts Honours in Strategic Planning and a Bachelor of Cultural Heritage from the University of Canberra.
‘I work collaboratively to achieve good heritage outcomes that protect heritage values, ensuring heritage places remain relevant, accessible and valued into the future.’
Qualifications
Arts Honours, Strategic Planning for the University Art Collection, University of Canberra
Bachelor of Cultural Heritage, University of Canberra
Awards
ACT National Trust Award for Architecture and Building Conservation Outstanding Project 2024 for the National Film and Sound Archive Heritage Building Renewal – Stage 1
