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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 11 September 2009

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1)  Second call for ACT ICOMOS mentors!!!!

2)  Heritage Industry Skills and Training Needs Questionnaire

3)  First Heritage Connections colloquium – JCU, Cairns

4)  REMINDER: Sustainable Heritage Project, York, WA

5)  Cultural landscapes and cultural routes ISCs – draft report available

6)  Australian Archaeological Association Awards – closing date for nominations extended

7)  Blue Shield Australia – new website and contact email address

8)  AACAI Rock Art Workshop – registrations close Friday 18 September

9)  Heritage Victoria’s Inherit magazine available online

10) Link to Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority’s e-newsletter

11) Geotourism Challenge 2009 winners announced

12) UDIA2010 National Conference – invitation to present closing 18 September

13) DEWHA media release – Best practice: a cultural resource for Australia's galleries and museums

14) International heritage professional seeks employment

15) Archaeology Manager (Maternity Leave Position) , GML

16) Converge Heritage + Community / ARCHAEO Cultural Heritage Services, QLD – two positions vacant

17) Accountant (part-time), GML


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1) Second call for ACT ICOMOS mentors!!!!

 

Dear ACT ICOMOS Members,

 

A call for potential ICOMOS mentors was previously sent out and a great response has been received! However, a number of members commented that the call appeared to exclude those who work in government roles.  This was certainly unintentional.  Although government employees will obviously have restrictions on bringing mentees into their workplace or discussing some specific issues, this probably applies to all professionals in certain circumstances. So, I hope Canberra’s public servant ICOMITES will reconsider!

 

Planning is well underway to launch the mentor program on 6 October at 5pm at the National Archives- details will be confirmed and potential mentors who have lodged expressions of interest will be contacted individually.

I include the original call, slightly reworded, below.

Best wishes, Tracy Ireland

 

Are you willing to mentor and pass on your wisdom and experience to a new generation of cultural heritage professionals?

 

The Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage, University of Canberra, in conjunction with the Institute for Professional Practice in Heritage and the Arts, ANU, is seeking ICOMOS members based in or close to Canberra, to participate in a trial mentoring program for students and early career professionals.

 

What is required?

            A monthly meeting of just an hour or so with a mentee to discuss issues involved in your work and the student’s study or early career professional’s work, over a 4 or 5 month period;

            Involving the mentee in a site visit or meeting, where appropriate, would be an added bonus for the mentee;

            Responding to some questions at the end of the mentoring trial for evaluation purposes.

 

How do I get involved?

If you would like to become an ICOMOS MENTOR, or learn more about the idea, please send an expression of interest to Tracy Ireland Email tracy.ireland@canberra.edu.au. Mentors should be ICOMOS members with substantial professional experience in any sector of cultural heritage.


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2) Heritage Industry Skills and Training Needs Questionnaire

 

HERITAGE INDUSTRY SKILLS AND TRAINING NEEDS QUESTIONNAIRE

1 – 10 OCTOBER 2009

 

The Heritage Chairs of Australia and New Zealand (HCOANZ) have commissioned the Heritage Trades and Professional Training Project to document and evaluate existing professional and trades training and assess community and industry requirements and identify actions needed to address historic heritage training needs.

 

The project seeks the views of individuals and organisations in the Heritage industry on the skills and professional training needs of people working in the management and conservation of historic heritage places through a Heritage Industry Skills and Training Needs Questionnaire that you will be able access through www.gml.com.au from 1 – 10 October 2009. (An email inviting participation in the survey will be sent in late September with a hot link to the survey itself).

 

The Heritage Trades and Professional Training Project is being managed by Heritage Victoria on behalf of HCOANZ. The project is being undertaken by a collaborative team from Godden Mackay Logan Pty Ltd, La Trobe University and the Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage at the University of Canberra.

 

For further information about this project, please contact the research team c/- Amy Guthrie, amyg@gml.com.au.


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3) First Heritage Connections colloquium – JCU, Cairns

 

Chinese cultural heritage in China and North Queensland

Date & Time: Thursday 24th September / 1.45pm for a 2.00pm start

 

The Cairns Institute invites you to meet their guests visiting from China and join them for the first colloquium in the Heritage Connections series. The series can be seen as an evolving conversation about heritage in Asia/Pacific and the tropical region. This first conversation is an opportunity to explore Chinese cultural heritage in China and Australia.

 

For further information, see the attached flier.


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4) REMINDER: Sustainable Heritage Project, York, WA

 

Sustainable Heritage Project

5 & 7 Lowe Street, York, WA

 

You are invited to inspect works by the National Trust at these two historic cottages

 

The 1903 Lockup Keeper’s Quarters and 1910 Sergeant’s Quarters associated with the York Courthouse Complex are now showpieces for the sustainable use of heritage buildings.

 

Necessary conservation works to 5 & 7 Lowe Street provided an opportunity to make a positive environmental benefit while preserving the valued characteristics of the places. The sensitive retrofitting of these heritage buildings demonstrates how heritage buildings can be upgraded to meet current standards and can accommodate new technology providing energy efficiency and water resource savings.

 

Please join the National Trust in conjunction with Australia ICOMOS at 5 & 7 Lowe Street, York where Kelly Rippingale (Architect), Ray Adams (Thermal Performance Assessor) and Phil Palmer (Landscape Architect) will discuss the project. You will also have the opportunity to view the two houses followed by morning tea. 

 

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

 

Where:                        5 & 7 Lowe St, York

When:                         10.30am, Saturday 19 September

RSVP:                         (08) 9321 6088 by 16 September


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5) Cultural landscapes and cultural routes ISCs – draft report available

 

The Draft Report of the expert meeting held on Saturday 1 August 2009 is now available from the Australia ICOMOS website:

 

1.      Go to http://www.icomos.org/australia/

2.      Click on Committees from menu at left

3.      Click on International Scientific Committees

4.      The report is located under the headings Cultural Routes (CIIC) and Historic Gardens & Cultural Landscapes/IFLA


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6) Australian Archaeological Association Awards – closing date for nominations extended

 

Nominations are called for the four Australian Archaeological Association Awards

 

Closing Date: EXTENDED TO 19 September 2009

 

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 19 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.


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7) Blue Shield Australia – new website and contact email address

 

Website: www.blueshieldaustralia.org.au

 

Contact email: info@blueshieldaustralia.org.au


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8) AACAI Rock Art Workshop – registrations close Friday 18 September

 

AACAI Rock Art Workshop

Presented by Dr Jo McDonald

 

Saturday 3 October 2009

 

9.00am-4.00pm - registration from 8.30am

 

College Playhouse

Women's College

University of Queensland

 

This one day rock art workshop will focus on providing participants with a basic overview of what rock art is, it will cover some basic recording techniques followed by a hands-on recording activity at a real site located on the University of Queensland campus, provide an overview of recent work that has been undertaken around Australia and look at the application of these techniques to consultants and researchers.

 

Please complete the attached Registration Form and return it with payment

no later than Friday 18 September 2009.

 

Confirmation of your registration will be sent by email.

 

Sponsored by the Qld Chapter of AACAI.


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9) Heritage Victoria’s Inherit magazine available online

 

The latest e-Inherit from the Heritage Council of Victoria and Heritage Victoria is available at http://heritage.vic.gov.au//Publications/Inherit-Magazine.aspx.

 

Items include:

            Surprise Award for Maritime Mentor

            History House, Portland, re-opens

            Western District Arcade on Register

            Collections Forum in Swan Hall in October

            Religious Places forum in Ballarat

            .....plus other news

 

Inherit welcomes suggestions of stories and events to be included in future issues.  You can subscribe to this free e-newsletter by sending your details to inherit.magazine@dpcd.vic.gov.au.


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10) Link to Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority’s e-newsletter

 

Ticket of Leave E-News is a free electronic newsletter featuring the latest news, activities, events and special offers at the Port Arthur Historic Site and associated sites.

 

To view the September issue, visit

http://www.portarthur.org.au/pashow.php?ACTION=Public&menu_code=200.350


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11) Geotourism Challenge 2009 winners announced

 

For further information, visit

http://geotourism.changemakers.com/?utm_source=DirectEmail&utm_medium=Ecard&utm_campaign=WinnersAnnounced_Eng_090909


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12) UDIA2010 National Conference – invitation to present closing 18 September

 

Submit an abstract prior to 18 September 2009 for the opportunity to be selected to present during workshop sessions at the 2010 National Congress. Presenting at the Congress will give you an opportunity to contribute and share and discuss your ideas, expertise and experiences in projects with colleagues in the urban development industry

 

For further information, visit http://www.udiacongress.com.au/paper.htm.


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13) DEWHA media release – Best practice: a cultural resource for Australia's galleries and museums

 

To view this media release, visit http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20090903.html.


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14) International heritage professional seeks employment

 

Paulo Jones will be coming to Sydney in September to undertake a Master of Architecture. He is a heritage professional with 20 years experience in construction works, specializing in restoration and rehabilitation.

 

Prior to his arrival in Sydney, Paulo will have been a guest speaker at the 1st. Congreso Iberoamericano y VIII Jornada Tecnicas de Restauracion y Conservacion del Patrimonio, at the invitation of Laboratorio de Entrenamiento Multidisciplinario para la Investigacion Tecnologica (LEMIT – website http://www.lemit.gov.ar/).

 

Further information can be obtained at http://www.paulojones.com/.

 

Paulo can be contacted directly at info@paulojones.com.


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15) Archaeology Manager (Maternity Leave Position) , GML

 

Archaeology Manager (Maternity Leave Position) – Contractor or Employee

            Indigenous and non-indigenous heritage

            Management and technical role

            12 month contract

 

Leading Australian heritage consultancy, Godden Mackay Logan, is seeking a temporary Archaeology Manager to join our team.

 

GML provides high level heritage advice on major development projects and undertakes benchmark projects for public sector clients. We offer innovative and responsible archaeology and heritage consultancy services of the highest quality. Our multi-disciplinary in-house team of consulting staff has expertise in built heritage, conservation planning, archaeology, industrial sites management and interpretation.

 

We are looking for a dynamic person who is able to manage a team/s, and within time and budget constraints.  You will have a degree in archaeology and at least 6 years experience, with a particular focus on consulting in historical archaeology and/or indigenous archaeology.  Essential skills include team management, excellent writing and other communication proficiency, stakeholder engagement, management of small and large-scale fieldwork projects and extensive experience in preparing archaeological assessments, research designs, archaeological management plans, heritage impact statements and other advice reports.  You will also need an excellent knowledge of all relevant heritage legislation and guidelines and a demonstrated ability to obtain excavation permit(s) from the relevant consent authority. 

 

GML offers an exciting range of projects, and professional development and advancement opportunities. 

 

This is a full time position, offered on a contract or employee basis, and based in our main office in inner Sydney.  We also have a small office in Canberra and undertake interstate work. The role is to fill a maternity leave vacancy, however there may be the opportunity for ongoing employment. 

 

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 or Richard Mackay on (02) 9319 4811.  Send your application to positions@gml.com.au by 25 September 2009.  www.gml.com.au


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16) Converge Heritage + Community / ARCHAEO Cultural Heritage Services, QLD – two positions vacant

 

Converge Heritage + Community, (incorporating ARCHAEO Cultural heritage Services) are currently seeking applications for the following positions:

 

§         Built Heritage Specialist

§         Senior Archaeologist

 

With offices in northern NSW, Brisbane, Hervey Bay and Cairns, Converge provides expert consultation, quality service and advice for Indigenous and historic environments for a wide variety of stakeholders across Australia, with a focus in Queensland and New South Wales.  Our team members are each chosen for their abilities in providing ethically based, sound assessment and advice at all levels.  For further information, visit www.convergehc.com.au.

 

BUILT HERITAGE SPECIALIST

Our Brisbane Office is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to fill a full-time permanent or contract based position.  The successful person will be experienced in undertaking historic research, significance assessment, physical analysis and recording, site survey, impact assessment and development of conservation policies and management guidelines for a wide variety of heritage sites and places.  Application of heritage legislation, well developed report writing skills, the ability to work independently with good time management skills are essential.

 

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated for the right person.  Please contact Benjamin Gall bgall@convergehc.com.au for further information and an application package.

 

SENIOR ARCHAEOLOGIST

We are presently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced archaeologist to fill a permanent full-time or contract based position.  The successful person will have significant experience in managing and undertaking large-scale cultural heritage surveys and associated mitigation works including excavation and basic artefact analysis.  Importantly, the successful applicant will require substantial proven experience in successfully working with Traditional Owners in conjunction with well developed negotiation, consultation and report writing skills.  Experience with the application of the Queensland Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 would be an advantage.

 

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated for the right person.  Please email Simon Gall sgall@archaeo.com.au for further information and an application package.


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17) Accountant (part-time), GML

 

Position Vacant – Accountant (Part-Time)

            Inner-Sydney Location

            Part-time role (over 2-3 days)

            SME Heritage Consultancy

 

Leading Australian heritage consultancy, Godden Mackay Logan, is seeking an experienced SME Accountant to join our vibrant multi-disciplinary in-house team of experts in built heritage, urban planning, archaeology, industrial sites and interpretation.

 

We are looking for a dynamic person, who is innovative and thinks strategically, and who is able to work as part of a team.  You will need at least 5 years experience, with a particular focus on financial and management accounting in a SME environment.  Essential skills include financial and management reporting, systems maintenance and enhancement (including MYOB proficiency within an integrated practice management system), cost analysis, budgeting and forecasting, project reporting and analysis (including WIP data), and team management and mentoring. Importantly, you will have strong commercial awareness, excellent communication ability (written, oral and inter-personal), and the initiative, drive and creativity to be self-directed, forward thinking and advisory.

 

Ideally, you will have CPA qualifications, however we will also consider tertiary professional accounting qualifications with relevant experience. 

 

This is a senior part time position, based in our main office in inner Sydney.  The Accounts team also includes a full time Account Administrator and a part time Accounts Clerk.

 

Salary will be negotiable for the right person. 

 

GML is an AS/NZL ISO 9001:2000 quality certified company.

 

For more information, including a position description, please contact Katie Hartsorn or Claire Geary on (02) 9319 4811.  Send your application to jobs@gml.com.au.


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