Australia
ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 386
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS
Secretariat
Friday 15 May 2009
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1) (Un)Loved Modern Conference announces key
sponsors
2) More Free Books in
Exchange for Book Reviews
3) Donations Sought for
(Un)Loved Modern Conference Dinner Raffle
4) Calling All Culture
Vultures - Museums Week 2009 is here
5) US/ICOMOS Media Release
6) DEWHA media release:
$74.9 million for heritage projects to support local jobs
Situations Vacant
7) Senior Archaeologist/Heritage
Consultant - GML
8) Assistant Manager Heritage -
Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House
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1) (Un)Loved Modern Conference
announces key sponsors
The Organising Committee for the Australia ICOMOS (Un)Loved Modern Conference 2009 in Sydney
is delighted to announce the following key sponsors for the conference:
Platinum
sponsor:
Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Gold
sponsor:
NSW
Heritage Branch and Department of Planning
Keynote speaker sponsor:
Sydney Harbour Foreshore
Authority
Satchel
sponsor:
Godden
Mackay Logan
Venue/Event
sponsor:
NSW Historic Houses
Trust
Venue/Event
sponsor:
Sydney Opera House
These sponsors of the conference have generously committed
funds and services in kind as part of their contribution toward promoting the
importance of conserving modern heritage. In return, their commitment
entitles these organisations to a range of benefits. Your organisation
too could benefit from sponsoring the 2009 (Un)Loved Modern Conference.
To be part of this select group, read
about the benefits of sponsoring the
conference; download
the sponsorship prospectus, or contact our sponsorship coordinator, Stephen
Attfield, on (02) 9518 7722 or by email at stephena@conexion.com.au.
If you haven't registered
for the conference yet, sponsorship at the silver level or above includes free
conference registrations!!
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2) More Free
Books in Exchange for Book Reviews
The following books have come in to Historic Environment
for review.
Cameron and Kenderdine (eds). Theorizing Digital Cultural
Heritage: A Critical Discourse
Graeme Henderson, Redemption of a Slave Ship: The James
Matthews
Colwell - Chanthaphonh and Ferguson (eds), Collaboration
in Archaeological Practice: Engaging Descendant Communities
John H. Stubbs, Time Honoured: A Global View of
Architectural Conservation
As usual, you get to keep the book in exchange for a
700-800 word book review to be published in Historic Environment.
This round of reviews would be due on 19 July at the latest.
Also, as it is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's
birth and the International Year of Astronomy there are numerous exhibitions
happening around the country on both these topics. We'd be interested in
publishing reviews particularly where the exhibition has resulted in a
publication, on-line seminar proceedings or other resource that may be of
interest to members.
Please contact Caitlin Allen, the HE Reviews Editor caitlin.allen@bigpond.com.au if
you are interested in reviewing any of these books or exhibitions.
We are also interested in receiving unsolicited reviews for
books, conferences or exhibitions. Please send Caitlin an email if you
would like to submit an unsolicited review or are aware of a book, conference
or exhibition that you think would be of interest to the HE readership.
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3) Donations Sought for
(Un)Loved Modern Conference Dinner Raffle
Donations are sought for prizes for the (Un)loved Modern
conference dinner raffle. The raffle has become a tradition at Australia
ICOMOS conference dinners over the last few years, with funds raised donated to
various causes that Australia ICOMOS supports.
This year the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee has moved
to donate the proceeds of the conference dinner raffle to a Streetwise Asia
project in the Philippines for the conservation of the c.1920 Kuguita Elementary
School on the island of Camiguin. The school building is representative
of the approximately 3,000 such 'Gabaldon Schools' constructed in the Philippines
between 1898 -1946. Conservation of this important school building is consistent
with the theme of the Unloved Modern conference. Further information
regarding the project and the Streetwise Asia Fund is attached.
To donate a prize for the raffle, please contact anita.krivickas@commerce.nsw.gov.au.
Prizes could include books, wine, dinner or store vouchers, free entry to
museums or historic properties.
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4) Calling All Culture Vultures -
Museums Week 2009 is here
WA's museums
and galleries are going all out to create a memorable 2009 Museums Week.
Between 16 and
24 May 2009 over 40 organisations are putting on over 50 events, exhibitions
and activities to delight and engage audiences. Whether you are a local
or a visitor there is something for everyone. A new interactive web site has
been created for Museums Week at www.museumswa.com.au. The site includes an interactive Google map feature
showing the locations and information about all of the events for museum
week. This site will continue to provide a central point for information
relating to museums and gallery events across the state.
As part of the
celebrations the Great Cultural Debate will be held on 21 May at the WA State
Library featuring experts from the tourism and cultural sectors to debate the
role that tourism can play within the cultural sector.
For more
information contact Claire Savage at claire@savagelycreative.com.au or phone 0418 610 488.
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5) US/ICOMOS
Media Release
KATHERINE
SLICK NAMED NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF US/ICOMOS
Washington, DC,
15 May 2009.
John Fowler, Chairman
of US/ICOMOS, the United States Committee for the International Council on
Monuments and Sites announced today that Katherine Slick will be the next
Executive Director of US/ICOMOS. Ms Slick was selected from among a nationwide
pool of very competitive candidates to take over the position held for fourteen
years by Gustavo Araoz, who was elected last October as the first American
President of ICOMOS, and who will continue to serve US/ICOMOS as Senior
Advisor. As Executive Director of US/ICOMOS, Ms Slick will play an important
international and national in fulfilling an ambitious growth and development
plan and by ensuring that American preservation attains high global visibility.
In announcing
the decision taken by the US/ICOMOS Board of Trustees, Mr Fowler commented,
"the Board agreed that Ms Slick brings to the job an exceptional mix of
talents, that include a high level of energy, extensive experience in the field
of heritage conservation in the US and overseas, broad knowledge of ICOMOS, and
the vision and energy to shape the future for our organization. We are
delighted that she has agreed to come on board."
Ms Slick comes
to US/ICOMOS after serving as State Historic Preservation Officer and Historic
Preservation Division Director for the State of New Mexico since 2003. During
her 6.5 years at HPD, Ms. Slick has been responsible for raising the profile of
the division and bringing it to the forefront of tribal consultation in
well-publicized matters such as Tesuque Pueblo's consultation with the City of
Santa Fe on construction of the new Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Appointed by
Governor Bill Richardson to the SHPO post in 2003, she was a successful
co-plaintiff with the governor and attorney general in the protection of high
desert grasslands and cultural sites on Otero Mesa. She worked with the
Legislature to broaden representation on HPD's policy and oversight committee,
the Cultural Properties Review Committee, to include tribal and citizen
members.
Over the last
six years, HPD has added more than 100 cultural properties to the State
Register, involved dozens of communities in the annual celebration of Heritage
Preservation Month and increased the scope of its granting activities. During
her tenure she worked with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park
Service on a potential World Heritage nomination and a multi property
nomination of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro to the National Register of
Cultural Places.
Reflecting on
the choice of Ms Slick as his successor, Gustavo Araoz commented, "I have
known and collaborated with Kak Slick for many years, and think this is an
excellent choice. At a time when the American presence in all international
arenas is more crucial than ever, I am certain that she will be successful in
expanding the role and visibility of US/ICOMOS both in the US and worldwide.
She can count on my full support from my position as President of ICOMOS."
US/ICOMOS is a
not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, and the American component
of ICOMOS, the international membership organization that brings together in
more than 130 National Committees all practitioners and supporters of heritage
conservation throughout the world. As one of the largest and most active of the
National Committees of ICOMOS, US/ICOMOS is the principal venue for ensuring
that American accomplishments in heritage conservation are known and shared
worldwide, as well as keeping the American preservation community informed of
conservation achievements and needs in other countries.
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6) DEWHA media release: $74.9
million for heritage projects to support local jobs
The Rudd Government's investment of $74.9 million over five
years in Australia's incredible historic, Indigenous and natural heritage will
protect and restore some of our most important places while boosting employment
in this sector.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter
Garrett, said today's Budget included an additional $14.9 million over three
years for projects to protect and conserve historic built heritage places
included in the National and Commonwealth Heritage Lists.
"The new $14.9 million package for historic built
heritage complements the Government's existing $60.0 million one-off investment
in heritage projects to deliver immediate benefits including local jobs,
improved heritage infrastructure and better protection of heritage places
across the country.
"This ongoing funding will commence in 2010-11,
providing longer term funding through a competitive grants process for high
priority protection and conservation activities. Assistance will also be
available to develop and improve management arrangements, which are fundamental
to conserving heritage places for future generations," Mr Garrett said.
"Australia's unique heritage is part of our national
identity and is a source of national and local community pride and well-being.
"Our heritage places are also a major tourism asset, generating
significant economic and employment benefits for the community."
Mr Garrett said the $60.0 million funding component, part of
the Government's $650 million Jobs Fund, would support high priority
heritage projects while generating jobs and providing economic stimulus,
particularly in regional areas.
"$6.2 million of the total $60.0 million for heritage is
to be utilised in the current financial year, providing an immediate benefit to
communities," Mr Garrett said.
This new funding will benefit sites on both the National
Heritage List, which has 82 sites, and the Commonwealth Heritage List, which
has 339 places, around the country.
Places on the National and Commonwealth Heritage Lists are
protected through the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Act 1999.
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7) Senior
Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant - GML
Position Vacant - Senior Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant
- GML
Leading Australian heritage consultancy, Godden Mackay Logan,
is seeking an experienced Senior Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant.
GML provides high level heritage advice on major development
projects and undertakes benchmark heritage studies for public sector clients.
We offer innovative and responsible heritage consultancy services of the
highest quality. Our multi-disciplinary in-house team of consulting staff has
expertise in built heritage, urban planning, archaeology, industrial sites and
interpretation.
We are looking for a dynamic person, who thinks
strategically, and who is able to work as part of a team, and within time and
budget constraints. You will need at least 10 years experience, with a
particular focus on Indigenous archaeology, as well as demonstrated experience
in historical archaeology. Importantly, you will also have broader
heritage experience and demonstrated skills in other fields of heritage
management, such as built heritage or interpretation. Essential skills
include excellent writing and other communication proficiency, the ability to
manage projects, and experience in managing a team - as a leader and a
mentor. You will also need an excellent working knowledge of all relevant
heritage legislation and guidelines.
We offer an exciting range of projects, and professional
development and advancement opportunities.
This is a senior full time position, based in our main office
in inner Sydney. We also have a small office in Canberra and undertake
interstate work.
Salary will be negotiable for the right person.
GML is an AS/NZL ISO 9001:2000 quality certified company.
For more information please contact Anne Mackay on (02) 9319
4811. Send your application to positions@gml.com.au.
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8) Assistant Manager Heritage,
Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House
Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House
Executive Level 1
Reference:31005
Housed in one of Australia's most prominent national heritage listed buildings, the
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is the first and only
museum in Australia dedicated to telling the story of the journey of our
democracy.
It seeks to provide a range of innovative exhibitions, tours, interpretation, education
programs and public activities that will inspire and challenge visitors to
explore democracy from its ancient roots to the present day and possible
futures.
This role is part time job share for 12 months with the possibility of an extension. The
Assistant Manager, Heritage is integral to operations and will play a key role
in managing conservation and collection projects associated with the heritage
site. A key aspect for this position will be working with other areas of
the museum to align the new initiative with the obligations arising out of the
Commonwealth and National Heritage Listing of OPH under the Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act),
through implementation of the Heritage Management Plan and Collection
Management Policy.
Selection
documentation may be obtained from www.moadoph.gov.au/about, by calling (02) 6270 8291 or
emailing recruitment@moadoph.gov.au and quoting the above position
number. Further queries about the position can be directed to Ree Kent on (02)
6270 8221 or email ree.kent@moadoph.gov.au
Applications must be received by
COB
Monday 1 June 2009
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