Australia
ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 409
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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
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
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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
Senior Built Heritage Specialist
(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.
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20) Historian (Consulting
Background), GML
Historian
(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.
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Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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