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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 23 October 2009

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1)  Australia ICOMOS 2010 Conference - call for papers

2)  Australia ICOMOS 2010 Conference - change of date for notification of acceptance of papers

3)  Burra Charter Workshop, Adelaide - 12 November

4)  Heritage in Queensland 2009 - 2010: initiatives, issues, directions

5)  Australia ICOMOS AGM and associated events

6)  Appointment of Executive Director, Heritage Victoria

7)  Australia ICOMOS Victorian Scholarship - call for applications

8)  A fresh look at 20th century architectural heritage

9)  Reform of Indigenous heritage protection laws

10) 2nd Historic Mortars Conference, 22-24th September 2010 - call for contributions

11) Link to recent DEWHA media release

12) Institute for Citizenship & Globalisation's October bulletin available online

13) UDIA2010 Conference - program available

14) The Panel 2009: Museums in Communities, Communities in Museums

15) The Best in Heritage - Excellence Club

16) Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter

17) 8th International Symposium: Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin - abstract deadline extension

18) The Archival Platform's October newsletter - available online

Situations Vacant

19) Senior Built Heritage Specialist (Architectural Background), GML

20) Historian (Consulting Background), GML


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1) Australia ICOMOS 2010 Conference - call for papers

 

CALL FOR PAPERS -

OUTBACK & BEYOND - THE FUTURE OF HISTORIC TOWNS, INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE AND PASTORALISM

22 - 25 April, 2010, Broken Hill, Australia

 

Australia ICOMOS, TICCIH (The International Committee for the Conservation of the Industrial Heritage) and the City of Broken Hill are convening the annual Australia ICOMOS conference to be held in Broken Hill on 22 - 25 April 2010.  The conference will be held at the Broken Hill Entertainment Centre in Blende Street, Broken Hill. 

 

Papers are now sought, with applicants to submit abstracts related to the three Conference Themes:

 

§  Theme 1 - Management of Historic Towns

general management issues in addition to local, national and world heritage listing of historic towns and associated protective mechanisms

§  Theme 2 - Industrial Heritage

the management challenges of industrial infrastructure

§  Theme 3 - Remote Pastoralism

the changing cultural landscapes and the technology of pastoralism

 

Call for Papers - closing date Friday 30 October 2009

 

Abstracts for papers are requested in two categories:

 

·         Abstract for 20 minute paper on themes outlined above

·         Abstract for Snap Shot presentations, for a 6 minute presentation

 

Only contributions which are related to the three conference themes will be considered. For further information concerning contributions and to download the application forms for the submission of abstracts, visit http://www.aicomos.com/2010-conference/call-for-papers/

 

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 4 December 2009.

 

Format of conference

The event will consist of three days of morning presentations with three afternoons of specially designed tours to cover each of the themes.  In addition, a special welcome event will be held in the recently restored Sullys Emporium, now the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery.  The conference will provide participants with a unique Australia outback experience, rare access to special heritage places and true country hospitality.   The conference will also showcase Broken Hill's success in inventing a new future and discuss the city's application for National Heritage Listing.

 

Who should attend?

The conference will appeal to local government planners, architects, historians, landscape architects, archaeologists and others with a general interest in managing Australia's unique heritage. 

 

Registration and Lodgings

Please note that participants are required to pay for attendance to the conference.  There are no free registrations provided for paper presenters - in this way, the conference fees can be kept to a minimum to make the conference affordable for as many people as possible.

 

Estimated conference fees are proposed as follows (please note they are still to be confirmed). All prices are GST inclusive:

§  Early Bird ICOMOS Members                       $ 475 (payable by 26 February 2010)

§  Standard ICOMOS Members                        $ 575

§  Early Bird Non-ICOMOS-Members               $ 575 (payable by 26 February 2010)

§  Non-Members  of ICOMOS                           $ 675

§  Student                                                            $ 330

 

The above figures exclude accommodation, and the conference dinner (which will be reasonably priced).  Tickets for the afternoon tours and social events can be separately purchased by accompanying persons. 

 

Draft Program

Day 1 - Thursday 22 April - welcome drinks at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery (formerly Sullys Emporium, an adapted heritage building, and winner of many heritage awards), in the main street of Broken Hill, Argent St.  

Day 2 - Friday 23 April - Theme 1 Management of Historic Towns - plenary session, morning papers, guided bus tour of Broken Hill focusing on Theme 1. Conference dinner in the evening.

Day 3 - Saturday 24 April - Theme 2 Industrial Heritage Sites - plenary session, morning papers, guided bus tour of Broken Hill, Silverton and nearby area focusing on Theme 2.  Evening meal at the Silverton Hotel. 

Day 4 - Sunday 25 April, Anzac Day - (opportunity to attend the dawn service in Broken Hill), Theme 3 Remote Pastoralism - plenary session, morning papers, guided bus tour of Broken Hill focusing on Theme 3.  Final sunset drinks at the Sculptures in the Living Desert.. 

 

Pre and Post Conference Tours

These are being developed and details will be released in late November.

 

Conference Organising Committee

Conference Convenor - Ray Tonkin

Helen Lardner

Timothy Hubbard

Sue Jackson Stepowski

Elizabeth Vines

Helen Wilson

(and input from many other advisors)

 

For further information about the conference visit http://www.aicomos.com/2010-conference/.

 

For further information about ICOMOS visit www.icomos.org/australia and for information about call for papers email bradley@ccem.com.au at Countrywide Conference & Event Management. Any general queries about the conference to be sent to stepowsk@tpg.com.au.


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2) Australia ICOMOS 2010 Conference - change of date for notification of acceptance of papers

 

Please note that the date for notification of acceptance of papers and snapshots for the Broken Hill Conference will be brought forward to Friday 27 November 2009, to give speakers more time to prepare their papers. The other deadlines are the same. The deadline dates are as follows:

 

Deadline for submission of an abstract:

Friday 30 October 2009

 

Notification of successful papers and snapshots:

Friday 27 November 2009 (previously Friday 4 December)

 

Deadline for submission of full papers and revised snap-shot abstract:

Friday, 12 February 2010

 

Deadline for submission of PowerPoint presentations:

Friday, 16 April 2010

 

Submissions to be sent to Bradley Hayden, Countrywide Conference & Event Management by Friday 30 October 2009.

 

Australia ICOMOS / TICCIH 2010 OUTBACK & BEYOND Conference

Broken Hill NSW Australia, 22-25 April 2010. http://www.aicomos.com/


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3) Burra Charter Workshop, Adelaide - 12 November

 

As part of the Burra Charter development programme, Australia ICOMOS is running a series of workshops (hopefully at least one in each State and Territory) in order to engage directly with members about the range of tasks related to the Charter, the current guidelines and possible future guidelines. For example, these workshops will supplement information gathered through the electronic surveys and other research on the use and currency of the guidelines.

 

The first of these workshops will be held in Adelaide on November 12, the day before the AGM on November 13, also in Adelaide. Details of time and location will be posted soon.

 

Thank you to everyone who responded to the online survey. A summary of the responses will be included in a November newsletter.


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4) Heritage in Queensland 2009 - 2010: initiatives, issues, directions

 

Australia ICOMOS in Queensland invites you to a special Forum & Social event.

 

Date & Time: 26 November 2009, 1.15pm

Venue: Old Bishopsbourne  St Francis Theological College

 

Please see the attached flier and registration form for further information regarding this event.


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5) Australia ICOMOS AGM and associated events

 

Australia ICOMOS will be holding its AGM in Adelaide on Friday 13 November - any members who have not received the official notice for this can contact the Secretariat austicomos@deakin.edu.au / (03) 9251 7131 to request a copy.

 

The AGM will be followed by an event at 6pm, which is open to ICOMOS members and other interested persons, at St John's Church, 379 Halifax Street, Adelaide. St John's, under the guidance of Father Christopher Myers, has a beautiful conserved building and a church community actively involved in the conservation of its heritage buildings (church hall and adjacent stone rectory). This event will be followed by drinks and nibblies at the Church, then dinner for interested parties in nearby Hutt St.

 

More details of the proposed event will be posted in forthcoming newsletters. We are proposing talks about World Heritage Listing, the process and application in Australia. Our International Vice President Kristal Buckley will be a key speaker.

 

Members, please register your interest in attending the AGM with the Secretariat (austicomos@deakin.edu.au / (03) 9251 7131) by COB 6 November.

 

Members and other interested persons, please register your interest in attending the event at St John's and/or the dinner with the Secretariat (austicomos@deakin.edu.au / (03) 9251 7131) by COB 6 November.

 

Participation in the election of the Executive Committee and any voting at the AGM is open to financial Full Members of Australia ICOMOS.

 

Associates are welcome to attend the events and AGM but are not eligible to vote.


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6) Appointment of Executive Director, Heritage Victoria

 

Following Ray Tonkin's retirement in June, Prue Digby, Deputy Secretary, Planning and Local Government, Department of Planning and Community Development announced last Friday that Jim Gard'ner has been appointed as the new  Executive Director of Heritage Victoria.

 

Jim has been Acting Executive Director of Heritage Victoria since 30 June 2009.  He joined Heritage Victoria in 2005 as Director, Strategy and Policy and was responsible for the implementation of the whole of government strategy 'Victoria's Heritage: Strengthening our Communities'.

 

Additionally, Jim has had held executive roles within Aboriginal Affairs Victoria and the National Trust of Australia and has significant private and community sector experience.  Jim is a registered architect specialising in conservation and heritage management, with qualifications from Victoria University of Wellington and the Architectural Association of London.

 

Please congratulate Jim on his appointment as Executive Director of Heritage Victoria.


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7) Australia ICOMOS Victorian Scholarship - call for applications

 

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Name: Australia ICOMOS Victorian Scholarship

Value:  $5,000 exclusive of GST

 

BACKGROUND

The Victorian Government's strategy Victoria's Heritage: Strengthening our communities articulates a broad vision for heritage conservation and interpretation.  Victoria's Heritage delivers programs and initiatives that provide a whole-of-government framework to recognise, protect, interpret and manage Victoria's diverse heritage.  The strategy's Direction 6: Resourcing the community includes the action to provide increased opportunities for the training of heritage professionals.

 

The purpose of this scholarship, funded by Heritage Victoria and delivered through Australia ICOMOS, is to provide funding towards a recognised specialist heritage training course.

 

Eligibility criteria

Disciplines: archaeologists, architects, architectural historians, materials conservators, engineers, geographers, historians, horticulturalists, landscape architects, maritime archaeologists or planners practising in a heritage specialism. 

 

Qualifications: applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree in a heritage related discipline.

 

Geographic areas: eligibility is limited to residents of Victoria.

 

Employment status: unrestricted, including employees of Heritage Victoria or the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).

Proposed training: recognised formal structured training course in heritage conservation or cultural heritage management. Preference is given to courses in Australia, although support for attendance at relevant overseas courses will be considered. The scholarship may be used as a contribution towards course fees and materials, travel and living costs.  However, the scholarship is not intended as fee relief for students already enrolled in courses.

 

ICOMOS membership: eligibility would not be limited to Australia ICOMOS members, although successful scholars would be required to join ICOMOS (in the appropriate category).

 

Number of scholarships

One or more scholarships are being offered in 2009 to a total value of $5000 excluding GST.  The scholarship will not be offered if there are no suitable candidates.

 

Selection committee

Chaired by ICOMOS with representation from the Victorian members of the Australia ICOMOS Executive and a nominee of the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria and the Chair of the Heritage Council of Victoria.

 

Selection criteria

§  Evidence of a skills gap in that sector of the industry

§  Extent of postgraduate experience, preference should be given to those less than 15-years out from their undergraduate degree

§  Appropriateness of proposed course, preference should be given to individuals wishing to undertake Australian courses.

§  Demonstrated commitment and financial contribution from the participant

§  Referee report(s).

 

Form of application

Application is by letter, addressing the eligibility and selection criteria above, and is to contain list of referees with contact details.  It must contain details of the proposed course, including date of commencement and length of course, course content and the name of the institution.

 

The letter should be addressed to:

Australia ICOMOS Secretariat

CHCAP, Faculty of Arts, Deakin University

221 Burwood Highway

Burwood, Victoria 3125

E-mail: austicomos@deakin.edu.au 

 

Reporting requirement

On completion of the course the scholar would be required to provide Australia ICOMOS and Heritage Victoria with evidence that the scholar has attended and completed the course successfully, and a short written report (500 words) on what they have gained from undertaking the course.  The scholar may be requested to present at a seminar.  $500 would be withheld from the scholar until the evidence of successful completion of the training and the report was provided to ICOMOS.

Contact for enquiries

Natica Schmeder: (0431 91 51 96) or natica@dodo.com.au

Megan McDougall: (03) 8644 8915 or megan.mcdougall@dpcd.vic.gov.au

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2009


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8) A fresh look at 20th century architectural heritage

 

The International Union of Architects announces the launch of an international

competition that will invite architecture students from around the world to create image-models of examples of significant architectural creativity realised during the 20th century.

 

For further information, please see the attached flier.


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9) Reform of Indigenous heritage protection laws

 

On 3 August 2009 the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts invited written submissions on proposed reforms to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984. The Australian Government is proposing to reform this Act to improve Indigenous heritage protection laws nationally. The Act could be substantially amended or replaced. The government has released a discussion paper that contains the proposed reforms.

 

For further information, visit http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/laws/indigenous/lawreform/index.html


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10) 2nd Historic Mortars Conference, 22-24th September 2010 - call for contributions

 

Papers are invited for the 2nd Historic Mortars Conference, 22-24 September 2010, Prague, Czech Republic.

 

Original papers from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives and submissions which address theoretical research, practical cas studies and innovations within the conference themes are welcomed.

 

Prospective participants interested in presenting their research should submit an abstract of their proposed contributions by email to HMC2010@itam.cas.cz. The deadline for the submission of abstract is 30 November 2009.

 

Please find all detailed information on the website: http://www.itam.cas.cz/HMC2010.


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11) Link to recent DEWHA media release

 

Heritage conservation provides $13.7 million boost for NSW jobs

http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/garrett/2009/mr20091016.html


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12) Institute for Citizenship & Globalisation's October bulletin available online

 

Since the inception of The Institute of Citizenship and Globalisation, the institute has released the ICG Bulletin on a bi-monthly basis. The bulletins are available as pdf files. ICG Bulletin - October issue is out now and available at: http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/icg/bulletin-pdf/bulletin-oct09.pdf

 

All their previous bulletins are available here: Bulletin February '09 - October '09


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13) UDIA2010 Conference - program available

 

The UDIA2010 Organising Committee has built an impressive Congress Program with high profile, informative keynote speakers, workshops and social events. In addition, the Congress will feature interesting industry exhibitions and plenty of opportunities to network.

 

For additional information on the Congress, please contact the Congress Secretariat or visit the Congress website:

 

Urban Development Institute of Australia Congress Secretariat

Conexion Event Management

Phone: + 61 2 9518 7722

Fax: + 61 2 9518 7222

Email: udia2010@conexion.com.au

Web: www.udiacongress.com.au


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14) The Panel 2009: Museums in Communities, Communities in Museums

 

Museums Australia South Australia Branch in partnership with the Royal Institution of Australia is pleased to present for The Panel 2009:

 

Museums in Communities,

Communities in Museums

 

Wednesday November 4

5.45pm (for a 6pm start) - 8pm

The Science Exchange, Exchange Place

(access via Pirie or Grenfell Streets)

 

Jon Hawkes, Resident Cultural Analyst with the Culture Development Network of Victoria, and one of Australia's most energetic cultural policy commentators, will lead a lively panel discussion on connections between culture, collecting and community. Jon's work has emphasised that cultural vitality is as important to a healthy and

sustainable community as social equity, environmental responsibility and economic viability. The interplay between cultural vitality and museums will be explored as the Panel discusses culture in communities and museums' role beyond exhibitions.

 

Jon will be joined on the Panel by Marg Edgecombe, Suzy Stiles and Joe Noone, from the Marion City Council, who will discuss cultural planning in action within local government, and their view of culture as part of sustainability. The team will use their "conversation couch" format of narrative enquiry to discuss their work leading practical cultural development with the community, and talk about heritage and cultural facilities in Marion.

 

$7 MA and RiAus Members

$10 Non-members

Entry includes a welcome drink on arrival

 

RSVP by Monday 2 November to regan@reganforrest.com


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15) The Best in Heritage - Excellence Club

 

The Best in Heritage has joined forces with Exponatec to present the Excellence Club. For further information, visit http://www.thebestinheritage.com/excellence-club/introduction/


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16) Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter

 

To view the October 2009 issue of Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter, visit

http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au/showItem.php?id=1602


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17) 8th International Symposium: Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin - abstract deadline extension

 

The abstract submission deadline for the 8th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin has been extended to 16 November 2009.

 

From 31 May - 2 June 2010, the 8th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin will take place in Patras, Greece, following previous symposia in Bari (1989), Geneva (1991), Venice (1994), Rhodes (1997), Seville (2000), Lisbon (2004), and Orleans (2007).

 

The 8th International Symposium on the Conservation of Monuments in the Mediterranean Basin is organized by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA, School of Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Section), the University of Patras and the Technical Chamber of Western Greece.

 

The theme chosen for this session, "Monument Damage Hazards and Rehabilitation Technologies", refers to the natural and anthropogenic hazards on monuments, as well as to the technologies used for damage rehabilitation.

 

The 1st Circular (pdf file) can be downloaded by clicking here.

 

In order to make a preliminary selection of papers, authors have to submit an extended abstract (two pages maximum) by 16 November 2009, through the online submission system (preferable way http://monubasin8.ntua.gr) or via e-mail to the symposium secretariat (monubasin8@gmail.com), using the proposed template in one of the following topics:

 

§  Historical and structural aspects of monuments

§  Natural and anthropogenic hazards

§  Analytical methods

§  Methodologies of damage assessment

§  Digital techniques for cultural heritage

§  Technologies for damage rehabilitation

§  Planning and cultural heritage management

 

Official Language of the Symposium: English

 

In order to download the proposed extended abstract template in Microsoft Word please click here

 

Visit the website of the conference (http://monubasin8.ntua.gr) for more information or contact the symposium secretariat via email (monubasin8@gmail.com).

 

Symposium Secretariat

Mrs Kanella Pouli,

email.     monubasin8@gmail.com 

phone.    +30 210 772 4296

fax.         +30210 772 3261

web.        http://monubasin8.ntua.gr


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18) The Archival Platform's October newsletter - available online

 

The Archival Platform is a networking, advocacy and research initiative in the archive and heritage sector in South Africa.

 

The Archival Platform's October newsletter is now on their website, and you can subscribe online:

http://www.archivalplatform.org/news/entry/archival_platform_october_newsletter/

 

Submissions of relevant comments, blogs, news and resources very welcome.


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19) Senior Built Heritage Specialist (Architectural Background), GML

 

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(Architectural Background)

 

Leading Australian heritage consultancy, Godden Mackay Logan, is seeking a senior built heritage specialist to join our expanding team.

 

GML provides high level heritage advice on major development projects and undertakes benchmark projects for public sector clients. We offer innovative and responsible heritage consultancy and archaeology 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, ideally with an architectural background and 5+ years heritage experience.  Essential skills include excellent report writing skills, and extensive experience in providing heritage and conservation advice to private and public clients, and preparing heritage assessments, conservation management plans and heritage impact statements.  Experience in working on large projects in multidisciplinary teams would also be an advantage.

 

GML has a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment. We offer an exciting range of local, interstate and international projects, and a strong team culture.  You will work alongside colleagues who are leading experts in their fields.

 

This is a full time position based in our main office in inner Sydney.  We also have a small office in Canberra. 

 

An attractive salary and conditions will be negotiated.  There are great opportunities for career development and advancement. 

 

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

 

For more information please contact Peter Romey, Partner, on (02) 9319 4811.  Send your application to positions@gml.com.au by 4 November 2009. 

 

www.gml.com.au


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20) Historian (Consulting Background), GML

 

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(Consulting Background)

 

Leading Australian heritage consultancy, Godden Mackay Logan, is seeking an Historian to join our team of heritage consultants.

 

GML provides heritage advice on major development projects and undertakes benchmark projects for public sector clients. We offer innovative and responsible heritage services of the highest quality. Our in-house team of consultants has expertise in Indigenous, non-Indigenous and industrial archaeology, built heritage, conservation planning and interpretation.

 

The Historian will be responsible for undertaking, supervising and managing the research and preparation of the historical context for a diverse range of heritage projects. 

 

We are looking for a highly motivated, self-directed and forward-thinking person, with broad experience in a consulting or government role - ideally in the field of cultural heritage management.  You will have a degree in history or a related discipline such as heritage conservation, a working knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth heritage legislation, and demonstrated familiarity with historical research in the context of heritage and interpretation. 

 

Your experience will include field-based conservation and the preparation of history using both physical and documentary evidence.  Importantly, you will have the ability to analyse and interpret physical evidence in the context of history and be able to assess the significance of heritage items.   Excellent report writing skills and project management experience, including client interaction, supervision of consultant teams and working to agreed budgets and timetables is essential.  Preferably, you will have some experience with proposal writing, the ability to manage and develop in-house reference collections, and an interest in mentoring junior staff. Commercial acumen and experience in working on large projects in multidisciplinary teams would also be an advantage, as would eligibility for membership of the Professional Historians Association.

 

GML provides a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment. We offer an exciting range of local, interstate and international projects and a strong team culture.  You will work alongside colleagues who are leading experts in their fields.  

 

This is a full time position based in our main office in inner Sydney.  We also have a small office in Canberra. 

 

An attractive salary and conditions will be negotiated.  There are great opportunities for career development and advancement. 

 

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

 

For more information please contact Sharon Veale, Associate, on (02) 9319 4811.  Send your application to positions@gml.com.au by 4 November 2009.

 

www.gml.com.au


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Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
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