Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 354
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 12 September 2008
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1)  (Un)loved Modern - Australia ICOMOS Annual Conference
2)  Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee supports Kristal Buckley's candidature for Vice-President of ICOMOS
3)  Reshaping Planning With Culture - critically acclaimed new book by Dr Greg Young
4)  'The Culturisation of Planning', Planning Theory - new planning concept, Dr Greg Young
5)  Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter
6)  ICOMOS International Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) - call for membership
7) Cultural Heritage courses at Curtin University of Technology
 
Situations Vacant...
8)  University of Canberra seeks Cultural Heritage lecturers
9)  Job opportunity at Heritage Victoria

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1) (Un)loved Modern - Australia ICOMOS Annual Conference
 
(Un)loved Modern - Australia ICOMOS Annual Conference
7-10 July 2009, Sydney, Australia
 
Presented in association with ICOMOS 20th Century International Scientific Committee, Association for Preservation Technology (Australia), DOCOMOMO Australia, Royal Australian Institute of Architects and International Union of Architects.
 
Event Description
Internationally renowned experts on conserving 20th Century heritage places will meet in Sydney Australia during 7-10 July 2009.
 
They will examine developments and trends in identifying, managing and conserving 20th Century heritage places, providing opportunities to participate in the current debate about heritage values and places of the last century, and their conservation, management and interpretation.
 
Six broad sub-themes provide particular focus for Conference attendees:
   
Technical papers will be incorporated into the program, examining conservation issues related to building services, cladding, glass curtain walls, finishes and proprietary items.
 
This event will consist of two and a half days of presentations; and an afternoon of tours; preceded by a day devoted to meetings of the ICOMOS ISC20C and Australia ICOMOS, as well as meetings of a number of the other heritage groups associated with the conference.  A highlight will be the public lecture at the Sydney Opera House.
 
This conference will appeal to historians, archaeologists, engineers, architects, town planners, landscape architects and others with an interest in the rich diversity of the 20th Century.
 
Draft Program
 
Tuesday 7 July 2009: 
 
Committee meetings; early registration; and evening welcome event at The Mint.
 
Wednesday 8 July 2009: 
 
Morning registration; Conference introduction; keynote speakers; and evening public talk at the Sydney Opera House.
 
Thursday 9 July 2009: 
 
Conference papers; afternoon tours (Sydney Opera House, Castlecrag; Walsh Bay, Sydney CBD); and Conference dinner at The Summit.
 
Friday 10 July 2009: 
 
Conference papers; and surprise evening Finale.
 
Post Conference Tours (Saturday/Sunday 11-12 July 2009)
 
Post-Conference tours include Canberra (11 and 12 July); North Shore Modernism (11 July); War Sites on Sydney Harbour (11 July); and Sydney City (11 July)
 
Venue and Date
 
The Conference will be held on 7-10 July 2009 at the Sydney Masonic Centre, corner of Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
 
Call for Contributions
 
We are seeking contributions related to the Conference six sub-themes and on technical aspects of conserving 20th Century heritage places. 
 
Selected authors will be invited to either present at the Conference or take part as panellists. Other abstracts will be presented to the attendees in brief by the Conference Committee, with digital images provided by the authors.
 
Submit your abstract to Scott Robertson at:  rharch@ozemail.com.au
 
Deadline for one page abstracts:  14 November 2008
 
Notification of acceptance of topic for paper:  30 January 2009
 
Dead line for completed papers:  TBA
 
Registration and Lodgings
 
Conference fees will be advised shortly.
 
A variety of accommodation, including youth hostels, serviced apartments, the YWCA, boutique and major hotels, is readily available within 10 minutes walking distance of the conference venue.  
 
Organising Committee
 
Convenors:  Sheridan Burke (ISC20C) and Ian Kelly (Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority)
 
Committee: Alan Croker (Australia ICOMOS); Scott Robertson (Docomomo Australia); David West (APT Australia);  Robert Moore (Docomomo Australia);  Caroline Butler-Bowdon (Historic Houses Trust);  Anne Higham (RAIA);  Dr Zeny Edwards (National Trust of Australia); and Louise Cox (UIA).
 
Sponsoring Organisations
 
Historic Houses Trust, Sydney Opera House, Godden Mackay Logan, and Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
 
A 'Save the date' flyer for distribution and display is available on the Australia ICOMOS website.
 
Regular updates on the conference will be posted on the Australia ICOMOS website.

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2) Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee supports Kristal Buckley's candidature for Vice-President of ICOMOS
 
At its recent meeting in Darwin, the EC reaffirmed its support for Kristal Buckley, who is standing for re-election as a Vice-President of ICOMOS. Kristal was elected as a Vice-President in Xi'an, and has since worked tirelessly on behalf of all ICOMOS members to make ICOMOS a more effective and accountable organisation. Kristal has had special responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region, and has helped to develop strong links and co-operative efforts in the region. With the assistance of our colleagues in South Korea and China, three very successful regional meetings have been held which have advanced discussion on important aspects of cultural heritage, including the impacts of cultural tourism, the pressures of new development on historic urban areas, and World Heritage conservation. Kristal has also played a significant part in improving the professionalism of the World Heritage work of ICOMOS. We hope that our ICOMOS colleagues , especially within the Asia-Pacific region, will join us in supporting Kristal's re-election to continue and build on her achievements over the last three years.
 
Peter Phillips
President, Australia ICOMOS
 
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3) Reshaping Planning With Culture - critically acclaimed new book by Dr Greg Young
 
The above book published by the academic UK publisher Ashgate in its prestigious Urban and Regional Planning and Development Series is by Australia ICOMOS member Greg Young - Research Fellow, Centre for Cultural Studies, UWS. The book examines the state of contemporary culture and current planning theory and practice and outlines a new and practical System for incorporating culture and heritage in planning in ethical, critical and reflexive terms. The developed System is illustrated with global examples and in detailed terms for Sydney, NSW and the Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasmania. The work has been acclaimed by leading international figures in a number of disciplines including academic planning, human geography, urban studies and sociology.
 
An order form from the publisher's Australian representative is attached to this email.
 
A further description of the book can be consulted on the Ashgate website by entering the book's title under the 'Search' option, at http://www.ashgate.com/.
           
The book's List of Contents and its Introduction can also be downloaded from the same place and the book is available as an e-book online.

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4) 'The Culturisation of Planning', Planning Theory - new planning concept, Dr Greg Young
 
The March edition of one of the world's most eminent planning journals, Planning Theory, contains a groundbreaking article by Greg Young. The article outlines a new theory and concept for the incorporation of culture in urban planning, including heritage planning, and potentially other disciplines such as public administration, corporate planning, international development studies and place marketing. The article stands high in the category of the most frequently read articles published by the journal. The website for Planning Theory is - http://plt.sagepub.com/.

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5) Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter
 
To view the September 2008 issue of Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter, visit
http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au/showItem.php?id=1189

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6) ICOMOS International Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) - call for membership
 
Please see the two attachments to this email for further information about the above call for membership. 1. Call for membership 2. Membership Form

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7) Cultural Heritage courses at Curtin University of Technology
 
Thinking of upgrading your heritage qualifications? 
 
Cultural Heritage is a fast changing field offering employment in heritage sites, museums, The National Trust, local and state government, historical research and, for those with an appropriate prior degree, architecture and art galleries.
 
Study at Curtin for a Masters Degree (three semesters full time) or Graduate Diploma (two semesters full time).
 
Curtin's Cultural Heritage courses can be taken either full or part-time and also in distance mode (on-line).
 
We offer small classes and specialised supervision.
 
For more information please contact Dr Jennifer Harris
jennifer.harris@curtin.edu.au.

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8) University of Canberra seeks Cultural Heritage lecturers
 
Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage
 
The University of Canberra has recently established the Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage. The work of the Institute crosses the heritage spectrum from objects and collections to historic houses, intangible heritage and cultural landscapes. Its role is to teach, conduct research, collaborate with local, national and international institutions and to build a network of partnerships with government agencies, businesses, individuals and communities in the field of cultural heritage. Central to the work of the Institute will be new cultural heritage courses and degrees that open in 2009 integrating conservation science, the humanities, social sciences and management.
 
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION
 
$68,719 - $96,481 pa Ref No. 08/2072
 
We are seeking an energetic and imaginative teacher, scholar and practitioner to take a leading role in implementing the new cultural heritage conservation program and to help manage the University's collaboration with national and international cultural heritage institutions.
 
The Cultural Heritage Conservation program will train conservators in a unique collaboration between the University of Canberra and the national cultural heritage institutions: the National Museum, the National Gallery, the Australian War Memorial, the National Archives, National Sound and Film Archive, the National Library and the National Maritime Museum in Sydney. The fields of conservation practice include: paper and photographs, textiles, machines and technology, organic and inorganic objects, film and sound, paintings, indigenous collections, digital heritage and collections management.
 
The following attributes are essential: A relevant higher degree, teaching experience; research capability, knowledge of cultural heritage institutions in Australia, knowledge of contemporary and emerging themes in conservation and collections management practice, highly effective administration, negotiation and communication skills.
 
LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN CULTURAL HERITAGE
 
$68,719 - $96,481 pa Ref No. 08/2073
 
Cultural Heritage covers the spectrum from the intangible and the ephemeral to heirlooms, objects, collections, institutions, historic houses, landscapes, Indigenous heritage and local, National and World Heritage sites.
 
The teaching and learning program combines the practical and the scholarly, the applied and the academic and is founded on a unique collaboration between the University of Canberra and the national cultural heritage institutions as well as heritage agencies, firms and community organizations.
 
We are seeking an accomplished, energetic and imaginative teacher and researcher in the field of cultural heritage to teach, develop the curriculum, conduct research and extend our collaboration with the national and international cultural heritage sector.
 
Tertiary teaching experience is highly desirable. A relevant Doctoral degree, demonstrated research capability, practical experience in the cultural heritage field and highly effective administration and communication skills are essential.
 
These are continuing full time positions. Written referee reports may be required.
 
Closing Date: 29 September 2008
 
For more information on these positions and how to apply, visit http://www.canberra.edu.au/hr/jobs or contact Associate Professor James Warden, Director of the Donald Horne Institute, James.Warden@canberra.edu.au or (02) 6201 2079.
 
The University is an EO employer offering excellent conditions and benefits including generous superannuation.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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9) Job opportunity at Heritage Victoria
 
Heritage Research and Support Officer - Position no 500902
 

Do you have a tertiary qualification in a heritage related field such as history or architectural history with knowledge of library and archival sources in Victoria? Do you have a keen eye for detail? If so, this may be role for you...
 
As Heritage Research and Support Officer you will undertake research, comparative assessment and write reports for the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, on the cultural heritage significance of places nominated for the Victorian Heritage Register. You will also provide some administrative support to committees of the Heritage Council of Victoria and other support tasks as required.
 
To view the position description, visit http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.jobsearch?in_organid=14123 , choose "Department of Planning and Community Development" from the "Department/Agency" field, enter "Heritage Research and Support Officer" in the "Position Title" field, then click "Search".
 
Closing date for applications is Thursday 25 September 2008.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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Burwood Victoria 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
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Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
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