Australia
ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 398
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS
Secretariat
Friday 7 August 2009
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1)
Reminder – IMPORTANT notice re: staffing of Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
2)
World Heritage and Buffer Zones – Professional Update Session, 18 August
3)
Australia ICOMOS – Seeking: Working Group or Subcommittee Members
4)
Australia ICOMOS Member Feedback – Client Consultant Engagement
Agreements
5)
University of Canberra – Heritage Conservation Summer Schools
6)
Professional Development Program – International Heritage Protection, 25
– 29 Aug
7)
Links to recent DEWHA media releases
8)
Heritage Tasmania News Bulletin July 2009
9)
News from ICCROM
10)
News from the ICOMOS Documentation Centre
11)
Nominations – Australian Archaeological Association Awards 2009
Situations
Vacant
12)
Heritage Officer – Woollahra Council, NSW
13)
Heritage Projects Coordinator – Rappoport Heritage Consultants, NSW
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1) Reminder – IMPORTANT
notice re: staffing of Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
The Australia ICOMOS Secretariat will be staffed at a reduced
level until Wed 12 August.
Thank you to all Australia ICOMOS members who have renewed
their membership thus far – it is much appreciated. Please note
that membership renewals will not be processed during the above time period.
The E-news will still be published. Please ensure all
submissions for the E-news are submitted by 12 noon Thursdays.
Though the Secretariat will be staffed intermittently,
responses to queries, orders, etc may take longer than usual. Australia ICOMOS
appreciates your patience during this time.
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2) World Heritage and Buffer
Zones – Professional Update Session, 18 August
Professional update session on World Heritage paper 25,
and issues for buffer zones in the Australia and the Asia – Pacific
Region
This Professional Update session is the first of a series of
professional development programs offered by the Institute for Professional
Practice in Heritage and the Arts, Australian National University.
Professional updates will focus on current practice and
issues in specific areas of professional expertise or professional practice in
heritage and the Arts. This session on heritage and buffer zones is directed at
cultural heritage site managers and professionals working on World Heritage
issues in government and private practice, practitioners who intend to work in
this area in the future and seek to be better informed, and academics and
students at tertiary institutions offering heritage programs.
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has just released a discussion
paper on World Heritage and buffer zones (World Heritage paper 25).
Buffer zones are an important tool for the conservation of properties inscribed
on the World Heritage List. Under the World Heritage Operational
Guidelines, the protection of the ‘surroundings’ or
‘immediate setting’ of properties is considered an essential
component of the conservation strategy, both for cultural and natural heritage.
This workshop will critically examine the concept of buffer
zones as applied to World Heritage conservation and how it has evolved.
It will provide opportunities for discussion of current examples of the use of
buffer zones and key issues that have emerged. The discussion will be informed
by a range of intriguing and challenging case studies from Australasia and the
Asia-Pacific presented by leading heritage practitioners. Participants
will receive a copy of the World Heritage paper 25 report at the session.
Cost: $95.00 (Student rate $45.00)
For further details please contact:
Contact: Dr Sandy Blair
Telephone: 612 55887
Mobile: 0419447372
Email: sandy.blair@anu.edu.au or
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3) Australia ICOMOS –
Seeking: Working Group or Subcommittee Members
Are you interested in joining an Australia
ICOMOS Working Group or Subcommittee?
Australia ICOMOS has a number of working groups
and subcommittees which focus on areas of interest to Australia ICOMOS. These
committees and subcommittees are currently under review as the issues that gave
rise to the need for some are no longer relevant and others are in need of
renewed energy and commitment. Some of these act as ‘Reference
Groups’ - i.e they are made up of people with expertise in a particular
area who can be called on to assist and provide advice if a relevant issue
arises in the works of the Executive Committee.
If you have particular expertise in the
following areas we are interested in hearing from you:
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Pacific Heritage;
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World Heritage Reference Group; and
•
Indigenous Heritage Working Group
Some are standing
committees that work with the Executive on a more regular basis. These
include:
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the Advocacy Working Group; and
•
the IBC Marketing Group
We are also considering establishing two new
working parties arising from resolutions of the 2007 Extreme Heritage
Conference. These working groups would meet regularly to try and
progress key Australia ICOMOS work in the following areas:
•
Climate Change and Cultural Heritage and
•
Heritage of Space Exploration.
If you are interested in getting involved in
any of these groups please send a brief Expression of Interest of no more than
500 words including your name and contact details and an outline of your
experience, qualifications and interest in the topic.
Please clearly indicate at the top of your EOI
the Working Group you are interested in. A small selection committee led
by Duncan Marshall in the case of the Advocacy Working Group and Jane
Harrington for the World Heritage Reference Group will review the
EOI’s. The panel reviewing the other groups is currently being
determined. Once populated the Working Groups and committees will be listed on
the Australia ICOMOS website and the membership will stand for a maximum of 3
years after which time they will again be reviewed and if continued will be
open to another call for Expressions of Interest from members.
EOIs should be sent to georgia.meros@deakin.edu.au by no later than 5pm 30 August.
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4) Australia
ICOMOS Member Feedback – Client Consultant Engagement Agreements
Call for Australia ICOMOS Member feedback regarding client
consultant engagement agreements.
The Australia ICOMOS National Executive is looking into the development
of a standard consultancy agreement and engagement conditions for use by
members. The agreement will be designed to cater for the specific type of
projects that the membership undertakes.
As part of the process, the Executive is looking for feedback
from members on relevant issues relating to conditions of engagement.
Assignment of copyright for example, has already been identified as one issue
that will be addressed.
For further information please contact Anthony Coupe - anthony.coupe@mulloway.com
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5) University
of Canberra – Heritage Conservation Summer Schools
The University of Canberra is pleased to announce that Australia’s
leading heritage conservation professional development programme is now
approaching its twentieth year. The programme is based on two intensive summer
schools:
·
The Conservation of Traditional Buildings (12
days)
·
Cultural Heritage Management (7 days).
The schools are held in January each year with the topics
alternating. Next year will be Cultural Heritage Management (17–23
January 2010), and The Conservation of Traditional Buildings will be in January
2011.
For details see: http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/conservation-summer-schools
For all enquiries about these summer schools please contact:
David Young
Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage
University of Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Email: David.Young@canberra.edu.au
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6) Professional Development
Program - International Heritage Protection, 25 – 29 Aug
International Heritage Protection - Professional
Development Program by
Prof Lyndel Prott & Prof Patrick O'Keefe, AM
Five Day Professional Development Program - Tuesday 25 to
Saturday 29 August 2009
Prof Prott, an eminent barrister and former Director of the
Division of Cultural Heritage, UNESCO, Paris, is a distinguished Professor
teaching and supervising PhD students in the Museum Studies Program at the
University of Queensland. Prof O’Keefe, is a Member of the Australian
Academy of the Humanities and of the Society for Advanced Legal Studies,
London, Founding Chairman of the Heritage Law Committee of the International
Law Association, a post he held the post for 12 years, and now a distinguished
Professor teaching and supervising PhD students in the Museum Studies Program
at the University of Queensland.
This Professional Development Program is available as a Five
Day Intensive for people from all professional back grounds, especially international
humanitarian law, Human Rights Commissions, Environmental and Heritage
Agencies, Museums, Galleries, Libraries and Archives. This course is designed
to give participants an introduction to international laws concerning heritage
in its various forms, giving them a solid grounding in the obligations
concerning heritage established by major international legal instruments such
as the UNESCO Conventions, Recommendations and Declarations. Participants need
have no prior knowledge of law or of the international legal system. It
is an ideal program for people aspiring to join the UN or UNESCO.
The course also provides participants with knowledge of
international rules which affect exchanges, exhibitions, recovery of stolen
cultural objects, protection of antiquities, and acquisition and exhibition
policies. Lack of knowledge of this body of legal obligations and the
relevant ethical codes could lead to potential losses to museums and breaches
of international legal obligations for which a country may be liable. Cultural
rights are addressed as an integral part of Human Rights. All the course
modules are illustrated with international case studies, including several from
the Asia Pacific Region, through the first hand legal knowledge of the course faculty.
Participants will study the Hague Convention for the
Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict 1954 and its two
Protocols (1954, 1999), the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and
Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural
Property 1970, the UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural
Objects 1995, the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater
Cultural Heritage 2001, UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage 2003 and the UNESCO Convention on the Protection
and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions 2005. More briefly
there will be consideration of the UNESCO Convention concerning the Protection
of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage 1972, the 11 UNESCO heritage
Recommendations and the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity
2001. The adoption and implementation of these instruments both in Australia
and other countries will be studied as well as their implications for
Australian heritage and other cultural workers.
Participants will also become acquainted with the
international support mechanisms and networks and will investigate, as part of
their course, Australia's or their country's participation (or failure to
participate) in the implementation of this instruments through their national
legislation and administration.
For further details please visit
http://www.emsah.uq.edu.au/index-new.html?page=114407&pid=37084
Or contact: Professor Amareswar Galla
Museum Studies, The University of Queensland
Email: museum@uq.edu
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7) Links to recent DEWHA media
releases
Climate change risk to world heritage http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090802.html
Seeking comments on Indigenous heritage law http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090803.html
New TV and new additions for Australia's national
treasures
http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090804.html
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8) Heritage
Tasmania News Bulletin July 2009
Heritage Tasmania, in conjunction with the Tasmanian Heritage
Council, produces a monthly bulletin service to help publicise activities and events
across the heritage sector, and to increase opportunities for the exchange of
heritage information and ideas with heritage practitioners, the community and
other interested parties.
To see the July 2009 issue, please visit http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au/media/pdf/July%202009.pdf
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9) News from
ICCROM
To view the August 2009 news from ICCROM, visit http://www.iccrom.org/index.shtml
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10) News from
the ICOMOS Documentation Centre
UNESCO ICOMOS Documentation Centre - Online
documents, publications, journals, newsletter on cultural heritage.
To view the August issues, visit http://icomosdocumentationcentre.blogspot.com/
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11) Nominations
for Australian Archaeological Association Awards
Nominations are called for the four Australian
Archaeological Association Awards:
1. RHYS JONES MEDAL FOR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
The Rhys Jones Medal is the highest award offered by the
Australian Archaeological Association Inc. It was established in honour of Rhys
Jones (1941-2001) to mark his enormous contribution to the development and
promotion of archaeology in Australia. The Medal is presented annually to an
individual who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to the field.
Established in 2002, previous winners include Isabel McBryde (2003), John
Mulvaney (2004), Sharon Sullivan (2005), Mike Smith (2006) and Jeremy Green
(2007). Nominations should consist of a one page statement outlining the
nominee's archaeological career and how this work has benefited Australian
archaeology, as well as a full list of the nominee’s publications. Note
that nominees do not need to be members of the Association; be an Australian
citizen; or work exclusively in Australia or on Australian material.
2. JOHN MULVANEY BOOK AWARD
The Award was established in honour of John Mulvaney and his
contribution and commitment to Australian archaeology over a lifetime of
professional service. It was created to acknowledge the significant
contribution of individual or co-authored publications to Australian
archaeology, either as general knowledge or as specialist publications.
Nominations are considered annually for books that cover both academic pursuits
and public interest reflecting the philosophy of John Mulvaney's life work.
Established in 2004, previous winners include Val Attenbrow for "Sydney's
Aboriginal Past" (2004), Rodney Harrison for "Shared Landscapes:
Archaeologies of Attachment and the Pastoral Industry in New South Wales"
(2006), Mike Morwood & Penny Van Oosterzee for “The Discovery of the
Hobbit: The Scientific Breakthrough that changed the Face of Human History”
(2007), and Peter Hiscock for ‘The Archaeology of Ancient
Australia’ (2008). Nominations must be for books written by one or more
authors, but not for edited books, published in the last three calendar years
(i.e. 2007, 2008 or 2009). The nomination must be accompanied by at least two
published book reviews. A short citation (no more than one page) on why the
book should be considered must also be included.
3. THE BRUCE VEITCH AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
This Award celebrates Bruce Veitch's important contribution
to the practice and ethics of archaeology in Australia. In particular, the
award honours Bruce's close collaboration with traditional owners on whose
country he worked. It is awarded annually to any individual or group who has
undertaken an archaeological or cultural heritage project which has produced a
significant outcome for Indigenous interests. Established in 2005, previous
winners include Richard Fullagar (2006), Bruno David (2007) and Annie Ross
(2008). Nominees will have actively engaged with Indigenous communities to
produce a successful outcome. The nature of nominations is flexible (e.g. video
tape, audio tape, poster etc), considering the wide range of Indigenous
collaborations and the remoteness of some communities.
4. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC.
This award was established to recognise significant and
sustained contribution to the objects and purposes of the Australian
Archaeological Association Inc. Previous winners include John Mulvaney, Jack
Golson, Betty Meehan (2002), Val Attenbrow (2002), J. Peter White (2003), Luke
Kirkwood (2004), Isabel McBryde (2005), Ian Johnson (2006), Colin Pardoe (2007)
and Sean Ulm (2008). Nominations should consist of a one page statement outlining
the nominee's contributions to the Australian Archaeological Association Inc.
Note that nominees must be members of the Association.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE:
Nominations for all Awards will be considered by the
Executive of the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. with advice as
appropriate from senior members of the discipline. The decision of the
Executive is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Nominations should be addressed to the President at:
Email: president@australianarchaeology.com,
or
Fax: +61 (3) 9905 2948
and sent to arrive no later than 12 SEPTEMBER 2009
The current President of AAA is Dr Ian McNiven
School of Geography & Environmental Science
Building 11, Monash University
Clayton Victoria 3800
Telephone +61 (3) 9905 8465
Recipients of all awards will be announced at the
Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Annual Conference
at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, Friday 11-14
December 2009.
Closing Date: 12 September 2009
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12) Heritage
Officer – Woollahra Council, NSW
Part Time 21 hours per week, Position No: PSHT
Woollahra has a rich and
diverse history and natural setting that is represented in Victorian,
Federation and inter-war buildings, precincts, settings and streetscapes.
Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to join its heritage
team in caring for this environmental heritage which has a local, regional and,
in many instances, a nationally recognised level of heritage significance.
Position primary
roles include: to provide advice on heritage-related development applications
and heritage matters in general and to promote heritage conservation.
Assistance with the preparation of heritage conservation policy from time to
time also forms part of the job.
Essential selection criteria
§
A tertiary qualification in architecture or
an associated discipline and demonstrated skills in design.
§
Demonstrated practical experience and
knowledge of heritage conservation best practice.
§
A thorough working knowledge of NSW heritage
legislation and NSW Heritage Branch guidelines.
§
Demonstrated experience in assessing heritage
significance and in heritage impact assessments.
§
Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation
skills.
§
Excellent written and oral communication
skills.
§
Well developed skills in the use of PC
software including Word and Excel.
§
Demonstrated commitment to the provision of
quality customer service.
§
A Class C driver’s licence.
Desirable selection criteria
§
A tertiary qualification in heritage
conservation or town planning
§
Experience with appeals in the Land and
Environment Court
§
Mediation and facilitation skills and experience.
Salary
and benefits
§ Salary
from $64,282.42 to $75,328.26 pa pro rata + Super
§ Part
time hours, 7 hours per day, 3 days a week
§ Modern
harbourside offices with beach and garden surrounds!
How to
apply
§ To
be considered you must demonstrate how you meet each selection criteria
outlined above.
§ For further
information, please refer to our ‘How to Apply for a job’ brochure
via our website www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
§ Forward your
application via e-mail to jobs@woollahra.nsw.gov.au, or post to the
address outlined below.
§ For further
information contact Chris Bluett, Manager – Strategic Planning on
02 9391-7083 during business hours.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 12 August 2009
APPLICATIONS
ADDRESSED TO:
Manager Human
Resources
Woollahra
Council Chambers
536
New South Head Rd
Double
Bay NSW 2028
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13) Heritage Projects
Coordinator – Rappoport Heritage Consultants
Rappoport Heritage Consultants seeks the assistance of an
experienced heritage practitioner to work in busy Sydney metropolitan firm.
Applicants will need to have the following expertise:
§ historical
research capability
§ proven
track record of writing CMPs and SOHIs
§ an
ability to coordinate and manage all heritage reports, including liaison with
clients, councils and sub-consultants
§ strong
English writing and word processing skills
§ ability
to work autonomously.
Appropriate tertiary qualifications are essential.
An attractive salary package commensurate with experience
will be offered.
Please apply by email to heritage@rappoport.com.au with your
CV –
Attention - Sue Rosenberg
Business Development Manager
Rappoport Pty Ltd
45 Hardie Street
Mascot NSW 2020
PH: (02) 9693 1788
Fax: (02) 9317 5711
Email: heritage@rappoport.com.au
Web: www.rappoport.com.au
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Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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