Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 365
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 28 November 2008
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1) Public Art and Urban Architecture Exhibition - this weekend, Melbourne
2) Australia ICOMOS New Membership Applications
3) Launch of the Collaborative Projects Showcase
4) New publications available from GCI's website
5) REMINDER: WA ICOMOS Christmas Drinks - Peel Town Archaeological Site
6) REMINDER: Secretariat hours, Friday 28 November 2008
 
Situations Vacant...
7) Senior heritage consultant, Context - applications close today

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1) Public Art and Urban Architecture Exhibition - this weekend, Melbourne
 
9 Artists and Architects interrogate a faux, French 19th Century function centre named after the 17th Century Dutch painter and built in 1970's Melbourne suburbia.
 
featuring:
 
Antarctica
Jillian Allan
Greg Creek
Herbert + Mason
Sean Loughery
Sally Mannall
Sanne Mestrom
Vin Ryan
Workshop Architecture
 
EXHIBITION LOCATION:
Rembrandt's on Burwood Highway, cnr of Tyner Road, Wantirna,
opposite the Knox City Council Civic Centre Building and Knox City Shopping Centre.
Melways Map 64 A12
 
EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday 27 - Sunday 30 November
 
EXHIBITION TIMES: 10.00am - 5.00pm
 
For further information, visit http://architecture.rmit.edu.au/Projects/Transform.php.

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2) Australia ICOMOS New Membership Applications
 
Do YOU know anyone who fits into the categories below who may be interested in joining ICOMOS?
 
Perhaps you know someone who is undertaking a heritage course, has started work in the cultural heritage or conservation field, or who is just interested in ICOMOS. There may be people in your office who are not members of ICOMOS but have been intending to join.
 
There are many benefits associated with joining ICOMOS - not only the fantastic people you will meet and the variety of interesting conferences, seminars and events held in Australia and internationally, but there is also a constant exchange of ideas and information, as well as new contacts and opportunities available.
 
Membership of Australia ICOMOS brings discounts at ICOMOS functions and conferences and on ICOMOS publications. The E-mail News provides a weekly bulletin board of information and events in Australia and overseas, including state based events, conferences and site visits, as well as information on heritage publications, funding and grant opportunities, course details and job offers. Members also receive a number of issues annually of the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment. Applications for members to join the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee (EC) are encouraged from all states and territories. For Young Professional and full Members, the International ICOMOS card gives free or reduced rate entry to many historic and cultural sites.
 
Australia ICOMOS welcomes new members and would like to encourage students and young cultural heritage graduates to apply for membership. There are various membership categories and applications can be to be made to the Secretariat:
 
Those who are interested in ICOMOS but who do not meet the requirements for full membership, or else do not have heritage conservation as their core focus, could apply to become Associates of ICOMOS.
 
Those at the beginning of a career in architecture, archaeology, planning or history with 3 years experience and who are under 30 years of age may be eligible for Young Professional membership at reduced rates.
 
Heritage professionals, with at least 3 years of heritage experience may be eligible for full Membership.
 
The membership forms and details are available on the web page www.icomos.org/australia and from Georgia Meros at the Secretariat, phone 03 9251 7131 or austicomos@deakin.edu.au. All applications are received at the Secretariat and referred to the Executive Committee (EC) for consideration. Completed applications must be received 4-6 weeks before the Executive Committee meeting date to allow consideration. If received after this, they are held over to the next meeting.
 
*****Please note: to be considered at the February 2009 Executive Committee meeting, applications would need to be in to the Secretariat by 15 JANUARY 2009.
 
CHRISTMAS IS COMING so think about it now...
 
Please send in applications to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat or if further information is required contact the Membership Secretary, Helen Wilson at wilsonhelen@optusnet.com.au.

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3) Launch of the Collaborative Projects Showcase
 
The Collections Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Collaborative Projects Showcase - http://www.collectionscouncil.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=633.
 
The Showcase aims to inform and inspire people who are considering their own collaborative project. It also provides an opportunity for organisations within the collections sector to share their experiences.
 
To search the Collaborative Projects Showcase, visit http://www.collectionscouncil.com.au/showcase+of+collaborative+projects.aspx .
 
For information on how you can submit your project to the Showcase, visit http://www.collectionscouncil.com.au/submitting+to+the+collaborative+projects+showcase.aspx .
 
The Collections Council wishes to extend our gratitude to the participants who supported and contributed to the development of the Showcase.

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4) New publications available from GCI's website
 
The Getty Conservation Institute is pleased to announce two new publications on conservation documentation for cultural heritage places: Guiding Principles and Illustrated Examples. These two publications are available now to download for free from the GCI's website ( http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/recordim.html ).

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5) REMINDER: WA ICOMOS Christmas Drinks - Peel Town Archaeological Site
 
Arguably one of the most important archaeological finds in WA, Dr Shane Burke and a team of volunteers have worked on the site for the past 2 years, but they have only just begun. The site has been dated to 1830, the first year of European settlement in WA and has already unearthed a rich collection of material and structural remains. It is anticipated that the excavations will continue for a decade.
 
Shane will give members and friends a tour of this important site and discuss a range of issues that have had to be dealt with to protect the site.
 
Meet at the car park opposite the Naval Base Shacks
 
Date & Time: Wednesday 3 December, 5.30 pm
 
Cost: Members $12, non-members $15
 
Refreshments will be served after the tour
 
To RSVP or for more information contact Anne on anne.brake@ntwa.com.au or (08) 9212 1116 by Friday 28 November.

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6) REMINDER: Secretariat hours, Friday 28 November 2008 (today)
 
On Friday 28 November (today), the Secretariat's office will not be staffed after 11am.
 
Many thanks,
Georgia Meros
Secretariat Officer

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7) Senior heritage consultant, Context - applications close today
 
Context is looking for an experienced heritage consultant to be part of our team working on a range of interesting heritage projects, including:
 
-         local heritage studies
-         municipal heritage plans and strategies
-         conservation management plans
-         community-based heritage processes: consultation, workshops etc
-         social significance assessment
-         Indigenous heritage management: places, policies, research
 
You would be part of a small, specialist team, working for existing and new clients. Communication skills are important as you would have direct client contact, and be managing project teams comprising internal and external consultants. You would need skills in time management, delegation, creative and strategic thinking, and working collaboratively.
 
The right person will have broad experience and well-honed skills in heritage assessment, planning and management. Your specialisation could be in one of many relevant disciplines, including: planning and policy, cultural landscapes, architecture, history, archaeology, urban or rural geography, or other allied field.
 
Previous work as a consultant, including project management, would be a distinct advantage. Suitable applicants will have 5-8+ years experience.
 
As well as heritage, Context works in the fields of community and environment, and others on our team offer skills in facilitation, community information, consultation, environmental policy and planning, education and training and change management and more!
 
The position is full-time, and based in Brunswick (Victoria). Some travel locally and interstate is involved.
 
While we are looking for someone to join our in-house team, we are also always interested in talking with other consultants about possible collaborations.
 
General enquiries about the position can be directed to David Speller - david.speller@context-pl.com.au - 03 9380 6933. Our website offers a good overview of the firm - www.context-pl.com.au
 
Please send an application - including a letter addressing your interests in Context and the requirements described above plus your resume - to David Speller by email or by post (Context Pty Ltd, 22 Merri Street, Brunswick 3056) no later than Friday 28 November 2008.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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