Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 1052

GA2023 SYDNEY

NEW Indigenous Australians Grants for GA2023 | Closes 5 May 2023
NEW Latest GA2023 News and Updates
GA2023: Exciting Additions to the GA2023 Program!
GA2023: Murujuga Cultural Landscape Seminar at ICOMOS GA2023 | 1 September 2023
ICOMOS GA2023 Video Series: Sydney Opera House
GA2023 Scientific Symposium – acceptance of abstracts
EOI: Emerging Heritage Professional (Writer), Internship/Professional development opportunity | International Conservation Services | Applications close 1 May 2023
GA2023 Side Event | Caring for Country Workshop: Indigenous Voices on Culture, Heritage and the Climate Crisis | 2 September 2023, 8:30am-5pm
GA2023 Scientific Symposium: Preliminary Scientific Symposium Schedule now available

ICOMOS MEMBERS

ICOMOS Full International Membership: New electronic cards (E-cards)
Historic Environment Vol 33 (1&2) 2021(2023) Intangible cultural heritage in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Australia ICOMOS new membership category: Associate Institutional Membership

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

NEW Submissions: 2023 Inner West Built Environment Awards (Marrickville Medal) | Closes 30 June 2023
NEW EOI: 2023 State Heritage Conference Our Shared Heritage: Culture and Continuum | 30 April 2023
New members sought for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council | Closed 30 April 2023
Call for Abstracts – Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment | Closes 31 May 2023

AWARDS / GRANTS / FELLOWSHIPS / SCHOLARSHIPS

Community Heritage Grants 2023 Round – Now Open | New applicants closes 8 May 2023
Churchill Fellowships: Travel the world to pursue your passion | Closes 1 May 2023, 5pm AEST
The Prince’s Trust Australia 2023 Scholarships | Different due dates for each scholarship
ICOMOS Student Competition 2023: 1960+ / Pleas for the Preservation of Postmodern Buildings | Closes 1 September 2023
Shortlist announced | Celebrate heritage excellence in style at the 29th National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Tickets on Sale NOW
Inaugural ACT Historic Places Art Prize | entries close 5 May 2023

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM

NEW Buried Stories: 2022 CAS-ASHA Archaeology Symposium | Canberra | In-person | 22 April 2023
Embedding a Rights-Based Approach and Decolonisation into Heritage Conservation | London | Hybrid | 25 April 2023, 9am-6:30pm BST
SPEAKERS UPDATE Everyday Heritage Symposium – Museum of Sydney | Sydney | In-person | 19 July 2023

WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW Lisa Gervasoni: Reimaging our cultural landscapes | Art Gallery of Ballarat | 11 May-25 June 2023
NEW Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2023, Canberra Modern Events | In-person | Canberra | 22, 23 29 April 2023
NEW The National Trust Heritage Trades Show | In-person | Melbourne | 29 April 2023, 10am-1pm, 1-4pm | 30 April 2023, 10am-1pm, 1-4pm
International Festival of Luoghi Parlanti (Talking Places), The World in Florence | Hybrid | 21-23 November 2023, CEST
Positions available on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring (PhD Students) | Closes 28 April 2023, 11:59pm WEST
NEW REGISTRATION LINK More ACAHUCH Events
Applications for the Advanced Master in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions | Closes 20 May 2023
Sydney Opera House: special industry tours and networking events | Sydney | In-person
The Australian Heritage Festival Event VIC | 18 April – 18 May 2023
The Australian Heritage Festival Event NSW | 10 April – 14 May 2023

PUBLICATIONS / NEWSLETTERS

NEW Cambridge Heritage Research Centre Bulletin

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

NEW SITUATION VACANT Conservation Architect | RBA Architects | Victoria Applications reviewed upon submission
NEW SITUATION VACANT Graduate Built Heritage Consultant | Biosis | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission
SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant – Built Environment | Artefact Heritage | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission
SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant | NBRS | Full-time | Sydney (Hybrid) | Applications reviewed upon submission
SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant | Edwards Heritage Consultants (EHC) | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission
SITUATIONS VACANT Graduate Staff | Design 5 – Architects | Full-time | Sydney | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled
SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant | Trethowan | Full-time | Cremorne | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled
SITUATION VACANT Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant | GML Heritage | Full-time/Part-time | Canberra | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled

 

GA2023 SYDNEY

 

NEW Indigenous Australians Grants for GA2023 | Closes 5 May 2023

Australia ICOMOS has a small pool of money available for the allocation of up to 10 grants to assist Indigenous Australians from outside NSW to attend the 2023 General Assembly and Scientific Symposium in Sydney which runs from the 31st August to the 9th September (GA2023).  (Heritage NSW is supporting the registration of Indigenous Australians from NSW).

These funds include contributions from: Artefact Heritage, GJM, Purcell, Navin Officer Heritage Consultants and Australia ICOMOS. 

ICOMOS GA2023 will be the largest gathering of cultural heritage specialists from Australia and around the world that has ever gathered in Australia. An exciting array of cultural events have been arranged in conjunction with the formal meetings and a five-day Scientific Symposium.  Further information on GA2023 is available here ICOMOS 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium | 31 August – 09 September 2023, International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia (icomosga2023.org)

If you are involved in cultural heritage work or have cultural heritage responsibilities and are interested in participating in GA2023 we invite you to contact Susan McIntyre-Tamwoy (Indigenous grant subcommittee convenor) via phone 0425215012 or via Email smcintyre-tamwoy@nohc.com.au providing in no more than one page, your:

  1. Contact details (name, address, email and phone number)
  2. The location from which you would travel to and from GA2023
  3. Your cultural affiliation if any e.g., Western Aranda, Kuku Yalanji etc
  4. Your current employer and position if any, and any cultural heritage responsibilities
  5. A short statement on why you are interested in attending and what you hope to gain from the experience.
  6. If you have had a paper accepted for the Scientific Symposium, please let us know.

Important dates: applications must be submitted by the 5th May, 2023, and will be considered and applicants contacted by the 12th May,2023. Registrations will need to be completed by the 31st of May and all successful grantees will receive a free ticket to the Gala Dinner on registration.

The grants will cover your ICOMOS GA2023 registration (at the early bird rate) with the remainder to be used for travel and accommodation costs.   

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NEW Latest GA2023 News and Updates

Click here to access the latest news and updates for the 21st Triennial General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS, which will be hosted in Sydney in August 2023. 

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GA2023: Exciting Additions to the GA2023 Program!

We are delighted to announce a range of exciting additions to the GA2023 Side Events Program.  

Among other new events, special breakfast visits to Hyde Park Barracks – a component of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage property – will now be part of the program. Emerging Professionals can enjoy welcome drinks at a Sydney pub created by adapting and historic pumphouse. The Sydney Opera House will host a seminar about Twentieth Century Heritage: Sustainable Development and Climate Action, and First National Cultural experiences will be offered at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Registered GA2023 delegates will receive a dedicated link to add the new side events to their existing registration.

New registrants for GA2023 attendance will be able to select side events as a part of the registration process. Visit the registration page for more information.

Other additions to the Side Event program include new workshops, site visits, tours, and social events. To view your opportunities to enhance your GA2023 Sydney experience, just click here.

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GA2023: Murujuga Cultural Landscape Seminar at ICOMOS GA2023 | 1 September 2023

An international symposium about the Murujuga Cultural Landscape will be held on Friday 1 September at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. The symposium will focus on the journey taken by custodians during the nomination of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The four symposium sessions will address the GA2023 themes of ‘Resilience – Responsibility –  Rights – Relationships’. The symposium will consider community aspirations; the recognition of cultural authority and responsibilities in cultural landscape management; scientific values; tourism targets and national economic benefits, and will bring together Indigenous custodians, researchers and heritage managers.  Registration is available to all GA2023 attendees as part of the online registration process.

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ICOMOS GA2023 Video Series: Sydney Opera House

GA2023 Opal Patron, the Art of Multimedia, is producing a series of short videos to showcase inspiring Australian cultural heritage properties which delegates may visit.

In the third video of this series, we welcome Louise Herron, Chief Executive Officer of the stunning Sydney Opera House who explains why you should visit this iconic world heritage place.

The GA2023 video series will offer a taste of some special Australian cultural places as their leaders share their delight in welcoming you to their World Heritage property to meet the team, exchange ideas, to see and learn what makes them unique. 

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GA2023 Scientific Symposium – acceptance of abstracts

The GA2023 Preliminary Scientific Symposium Schedule is now available on the GA2023 website here.

Two emails have been sent to the email address of the lead author (not co-authors) of each abstract registered through eOrganiser, the platform used to submit your GA2023 abstract. If you have not received your notifications (they may be in a Junk or Spam folder), then you can check the status of your abstract.

  1. Log into the abstract portal using your username and password.
  2. Click on the ‘Submissions’ tab at the top of the page.
  3. Your submitted abstract/s will then be visible with the status and accepted presentation type.
  4. Contact enquiries@icomosga2023.org if you have trouble accessing the portal.

In order that your abstract appears in the Final Scientific Symposium Schedule, the lead author and co-author/s must register for GA2023 by 31 May.

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EOI: Emerging Heritage Professional (Writer), Internship/Professional development opportunity | International Conservation Services | Applications close 1 May 2023

International Conservation Services, Australia’s largest private conservation practice, is a Corporate Patron of the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS (GA2023) to be held in Sydney on 31 August – 9 September 2023. As part of our commitment to the important role the cultural heritage sector can play in the sustainability of our planet, ICS is proud to be a Climate Action Patron.

In conjunction with our support of GA2023, we are seeking an Emerging Heritage Professional (Writer) to engage with delegates to create short social media stories both before and during the event. The role would suit a student or recent graduate of heritage studies who is available to commence in May/June 2023.

This is a great opportunity to engage with heritage professionals from around the world on the latest issues, research, information sharing, training and capacity-building through papers, seminars, workshops and site visits. GA2023 and the Scientific Symposium will provide a significant platform for peer-to-peer exchanges, instigation of mentoring relationships and the showcasing of best practice methods.

Remuneration

This 3 month position can be undertaken as an internship or an unpaid professional development opportunity. Concurrent part-time paid social media work for ICS is also available in the 3 months leading up to GA2023. You will receive one registration for the GA2023 Youth Forum and the GA2023. In addition, ICS will cover any pre-approved project-related expenses, eg. travel within Sydney for project purposes.

Submit your expression of interest (including CV and 2 referees) via the ICS website.

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GA2023 Side Event | Caring for Country Workshop: Indigenous Voices on Culture, Heritage and the Climate Crisis | 2 September 2023, 8:30am-5pm

Hosted by: Australia ICOMOS and the Australian Museum with support from the Getty Conservation Institute
Time: 8.30am – 5:00pm
Venue: The Australian Museum, corner of William Street and College Street, Sydney
Cost per delegate*: $80 for GA2023 Registrants, $40 for Students, Young and Emerging Professional Registrants
Inclusions:  Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is included in the registration
*By registering at this event you consent to being filmed. Films of this event may be used for climate change information and education and some film footage may also be incorporated in other films on climate change.

Caring for Country Workshop: Indigenous Voices on Culture, Heritage and the Climate Crisis.

This day-long workshop highlights Indigenous peoples on the frontline of a climate crisis they did not create, which threatens cultural identity and magnifies longstanding issues of territory and appropriation. The workshop will give Indigenous participants a voice, to inform National, regional and international policy and action, and focus attention on cultural impacts and lack of effective action in response to climate change.

Indicative Program/Itinerary

In the morning we will hear presentations by our two keynote speakers, Maina Talia, Tuvalu, advocate for the people of Tuvalu in the international arena and climate activist speaking on topics such as climate change, oceans, sea-level rise, seabed mining, migration, and traditional knowledge, and Jason Wilson, an Aboriginal man (Murri) and Chair of the Narran Lakes Joint Management Committee with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment tackling Climate Change Adaptation. The afternoon program will feature panellists discussing key points on climate change and impacts on Indigenous heritage and country. This will be followed by a breakout session with all participants discussing in groups. Following reporting on findings from the Breakout session, we will fine-tune a resolution to go to GA2023 and a possible statement to governments.

Photo Credits Left: Drawing: Nick Hollo, Photo of tapa for overlay image: Elizabeth Edwards. Right: Photo: Mal Ridges

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GA2023 Scientific Symposium: Preliminary Scientific Symposium Schedule now available

The Preliminary Scientific Symposium Schedule is now available on the GA2023 website. The Schedule includes: Murujuga Cultural Landscape Symposium (Friday 1 Sept.), Urban Heritage, Placemaking, and Sustainability Seminar (Sunday 3 Sept.), Keynote Speakers Dr June Oscar AO (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner) and HRH Princess Dana Firas (UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador) (Monday 4 Sept.), International Symposium on the overarching theme of ‘Heritage Changes’ extending across 4 Themes and 5 Programs and 88-sessions (Monday 4 – Thursday 7 Sept.), Greater Blue Mountains Field Trip (Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 Sept.), and an international panel on ‘The Future of the World Heritage Convention’ (Friday 8 Sept.).

The authors of session, paper, and poster abstracts selected in the Preliminary Scientific Symposium Schedule have until 31 May 2023 to register for GA2023. After this date a final version of the  Scientific Symposium Schedule will be developed.

GA2023 is a global heritage event – of which the Scientific Symposium is one significant part. Please join delegates from around Australia and the world at the 21st Triennial General Assembly of ICOMOS in Sydney (31 August – 9 September). It is a one-off mega-opportunity for those working in the field of heritage and heritage conservation. 

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ICOMOS MEMBERS

ICOMOS Full International Membership: New electronic cards (E-cards)

From 2021 on, you can now download your membership card from your profile in the membership database. In order to do this, you must:

  • have renewed your membership (by informing your National Committee, or the International Secretariat if there is no National Committee in your country, and proceeding to the payment of your 2021 membership fee)
  • have uploaded a picture on your profile in the membership database.

ICOMOS_e-cards: How to upload a picture on your profile.

Please email the Secretariat (austicomos@deakin.edu.au) if there are any problems.

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Historic Environment Vol 33 (1&2) 2021(2023) Intangible cultural heritage in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

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Australia ICOMOS new membership category: Associate Institutional Membership

Australia ICOMOS has introduced a new membership category, known as Associate Institutional Membership. This new category aims to encourage diverse participation in Australia ICOMOS. 

Fees for the new membership category are minimal and Associate Institutional Members will receive many Member Benefits including discounts at some Australia ICOMOS functions and conferences (for three full attendees) as well as discounts on Australia ICOMOS publications and a subscription to the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment. 

The Associate Institutional Membership category is open to Indigenous Corporations registered with ORIC, charities, community groups and other organisations which can be approved at the discretion of the Executive Committee. It is open to organisations that accept the ICOMOS Ethical Principles and devote a substantial part of their activities to the conservation, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, enhancement or interpretation of cultural heritage. Details on how to apply for Associate Institutional Membership and a full list of benefits can be found on the Australia ICOMOS webpage.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

NEW Submissions: 2023 Inner West Built Environment Awards (Marrickville Medal) | Closes 30 June 2023

The conservation award, which has been awarded annually since 1995, is open to all building works within the Inner West local government area, large or small, public or private, completed in the past three years and having positive conservation outcomes. 

We encourage you to submit an entry in the awards that you think warrants recognition and to share this event with your colleagues.   It is an opportunity to celebrate the unique and rich built environment of the Inner West and come together with colleagues to share ideas and stories. 

This year’s theme is ‘Sharing stories of our built environment’ in line with the National Trust Heritage Festival theme.  

For further information and to submit an entry, please go to the Built Environment Awards webpage. Submissions close on 30 June 2023.  

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NEW EOI: 2023 State Heritage Conference Our Shared Heritage: Culture and Continuum | 30 April 2023

The Heritage Council of Western Australia with the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage are hosting a two-day conference. The theme Our Shared Heritage: culture and continuum addresses the multiple values associated with State heritage places and how these values have evolved over time.

Expressions of Interest for speakers are open until 30 April. To apply, please fill in the expression of interest form and forward to heritagesupport@dplh.wa.gov.au.
Three sub-themes investigate the concept of multiple values within heritage management.

Belonging: Understanding multiple values and their integration in heritage management

  • Presentations on philosophical underpinnings, new research/thinking, evolving trends and emerging issues

Sharing case studies: Managing and presenting the multiple values and stories of heritage places

  • Success stories and failures, lessons learnt

Towards 2026/29: Recognition and Respect

  • Presentations on ways in which multiple values, histories and heritage can be accommodated towards 2026/29: where we are, where we are going and where we want to be.

This is a free event for local government, State agencies, institutional and private owners, heritage organisations, planners, heritage professionals and those with a general interest.

Registrations for the 2023 State Heritage Conference will open in July 2023.

Click here for more information.

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New members sought for the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council | Closed 30 April 2023

The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs has announced the opportunity for four new members to join the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council.

The Council is the State’s peak strategic body on Aboriginal cultural heritage matters and provides advice to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. The Council is a key component of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (Act) which provides a modern framework for the recognition, protection, conservation and preservation of Aboriginal cultural heritage while recognising the fundamental importance of Aboriginal cultural heritage to Aboriginal people.

To be eligible for membership, nominees must have knowledge about Aboriginal cultural heritage or have experience in matters relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage. Consideration of knowledge, skills, experience or qualifications in the following disciplines can also be taken into account:

  • anthropology
  • archaeology
  • engineering
  • ethnography
  • governance
  • history
  • land management
  • law
  • natural resource management
  • urban and regional planning

The inaugural Council was created in September 2022 and comprises a mixture of members experienced in Aboriginal cultural heritage, environment, planning, law and Government and led by male and female Aboriginal Co-Chairs, Irene Stainton and Dr Mark Bin Bakar. The other Council members are Merle Carter, Kevin Walley, Graham Castledine, Dr Debbie Fletcher, and Belinda Moharich.

Nominations are open until 30 April 2023. For more information and application details, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-council

If you require further information about the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Council, please email ACHCouncil@dplh.wa.gov.au.

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Call for Abstracts – Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment | Closes 31 May 2023

The journal Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press, invites submissions for: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, Guest Editors: Gail Dubrow and Kecia Fong

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been integral to the growth, expansion, and cultural vibrancy of the United States for more than 150 years, and yet their contributions remain largely invisible in the cultural landscapes and built environments of US national heritage. Laborers, innovators, artists, businesspeople, politicians, community leaders, educators, neighbours, and friends, their struggles and accomplishments reflect the enduring contradictions of US policy and society regarding who is an American. Despite their civic commitments and sacrifices, they have long been perceived as perpetual foreigners. This historical bias skews the narrative of the US and obscures its global legacy of colonialism. How do you make a case for preserving a history that, through exclusion, is nearly universally absent? Acknowledging places, sites, and events of AAPI heritage in the built environment is a cultural justice issue and a method of societal repair.

This issue of Change Over Time on “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage” invites insights from scholarship, professional practice, advocacy, and lived experience to stimulate a more robust public conversation about the future of conserving AAPI heritage in the built environment. We welcome contributions that ask hard questions and point in fresh directions with a goal of accelerating cultural justice. To that end, we seek to include a broad spectrum of AAPI heritage, from sites of celebration and joy to sites of resistance in the struggle for equal rights.

Abstracts of 200-300 words are due 31 May 2023. Notifications and invitations for manuscript development will be sent by late May 2023. Final manuscript submissions will be due November 2023. 

Click here for more information and to submit.

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AWARDS / GRANTS / FELLOWSHIPS / SCHOLARSHIPS

Community Heritage Grants 2023 Round – Now Open | New applicants closes 8 May 2023

The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program supports community-based organisations to identify and care for Australian cultural heritage collections which are publicly accessible, locally held and nationally significant.  

The CHG supports small, local groups with limited funding and staffing resources, who would benefit from access to professional cultural heritage expertise. Grants of up to $20,000 are available to help organisations undertake a three-stage journey to document their collection, identify collection care recommendations and implement practical improvements and enhancements. Non-profit, incorporated organisations – including historical societies, archives, regional museums, public libraries, community groups, multicultural and Indigenous organisations – are encouraged to apply. For more details visit the CHG website.

In the first two stages, organisations work with experienced heritage practitioners to produce reports that; 

  • Explain the meanings and value of their collections (a significance assessment)
  • Outline the condition of their collections and provide a conservation and collection management plan (a preservation needs assessment)

In the third stage, funding is available to:

  • Undertake conservation and collection management activities, as recommended in the preservation needs assessment report. This may include conservation treatment, purchase of collection rehousing and storage materials, environmental control and monitoring equipment, digitisation, or cataloguing or collection management software.

CHG also offers grants for collection management training projects.

Applicants should carefully read the 2023 Community Heritage Grants program guidelines before applying. The guidelines and the application form are available at here.

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Churchill Fellowships: Travel the world to pursue your passion | Closes 1 May 2023, 5pm AEST

Would you like to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that you’re passionate about, and come back and share your knowledge for the benefit of Australia? Why not apply for a Churchill Fellowship?

Churchill Fellows have created some of the most well-known innovations, and include Questacon, the Playschool Theme song, and Unit Pricing in Supermarkets, Neighbourhood
watch, just to name a few.

The Churchill Trust was set up in 1965 after the death of Sir Winston Churchill, when the Australian public gave generously in what was one of the country’s largest ever door-knock appeals. Almost six decades ago, on 28 February 1965, the “Churchill Memorial Sunday” doorknock appeal was held across Australia. The doorknock was to raise funds for an unusual type of memorial to Sir Winston. The concept, endorsed by Churchill before he died, was Fellowships, bearing his name, for ordinary people – providing a unique opportunity to travel, learn, and bring knowledge back to their country. Such was the admiration and respect that Australian fighting men and women of World War II held for Churchill, that this became one of the greatest one-day doorknocks in Australian history. Since then, the Winston Churchill Trust has sent more than 4,600 Australians overseas to pursue their passion and bring what they learned back for the benefit of the community.

2023 application round open 1 March 9:00am – 1 May 5.00pm AEST
Would you like to know more? A series of information sessions have been recorded and are available for people to view online here.
Applications for the 2023 Churchill Fellowship round open 1 March for travel commencing in November. To find out more visit www.churchilltrust.com.au

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The Prince’s Trust Australia 2023 Scholarships | Different due dates for each scholarship

The Prince’s Trust Australia are currently offering a suite of scholarships worth up to $7,200AUD each for Australian students to attend summer schools (short 2 – 5 week courses during the northern hemisphere summer) in countries around the world.
 
The scholarships on offer for 2023 are for the following programmes:
 
Scotland: The Prince’s Foundation Summer School
Spain: Premio Rafael Manzano Summer School
The Netherlands: Let’s Build a Beautiful City Summer School
Pakistan: Pono Village Climate Volunteer Programme

No formal qualifications are required to apply, and we invite anyone with an interest in traditional building, architecture and urbanism to take advantage of this fantastic offering. 

To apply and for more information, please click the link here.

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ICOMOS Student Competition 2023: 1960+ / Pleas for the Preservation of Postmodern Buildings | Closes 1 September 2023

The student competition 1960+ / Postmodernism will be focusing on the undogmatic creations of postmodernism. Students of architecture, interior design, urban planning, art history, restoration, archaeology, or other heritage-related disciplines are invited to use a postmodernist building of their own choice to either investigate its heritage qualities and values or to develop strategies for its (further) use, renovation or communication. The work is to be presented on an A1 poster (in German or English; work in groups of two is possible). The five to ten best works will be awarded prize money totalling 5000€.
 

Organisers of the competition: German National Committee of ICOMOS; Wüstenrot Foundation; Bauhaus University Weimar; Working Group Theory and Teaching of Monument Conservation; Chamber of Architects Baden-Württemberg; KIT
Submission: Poster
Deadline: 1 September 2023
Award ceremony: November 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany

More information on the competition task and the conditions of participation can be found here.

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Shortlist announced | Celebrate heritage excellence in style at the 29th National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards Tickets on Sale NOW | Ticket sales end 3 May 2023

The National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards is an annual celebration of outstanding practice in the field of heritage. The celebration awards excellence in conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage over the past year. Returning Friday 12 May 2023 to the heritage-listed Doltone House in Pyrmont, the National Trust Heritage Awards is a signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival and a unique chance to unite the sector in celebration of New South Wales’ diverse heritage projects, innovation and achievements.

Friday 12 May, 11:30am – 2:30pm
Doltone House
Jones Bay Wharf, Upper Deck
26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont

Shortlist can be found here.

Book your tickets now!

Key dates:

• Award ceremony ticket sales commence: Monday 6 February 2023
• Shortlist announced: April 2023
• Ticket sales end: Wednesday 3 May 2023
• National Trust Heritage Awards Ceremony: Friday 12 May 2023

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Inaugural ACT Historic Places Art Prize | Entries close 5 May 2023

Artists from across the greater Canberra region are invited to participate in a new Art Prize that supports local artists while encouraging a deeper appreciation of Canberra’s cultural and natural heritage through artistic engagement with Lanyon Homestead.  The prize pool of over $20,000, includes cash prizes, a Craft and Design Artist prize and exhibition opportunities.

The ACT Historic Places Art Prize is a regional, non-acquisitive competition and exhibition and is open to works in any medium. An exhibition of finalists’ works will be held at Lanyon Homestead from July to October 2023. Entries are now open and close on Friday 5 May 2023. Artists are invited to attend a site briefing to build their understanding of this iconic site.

More details at http://www.historicplaces.com.au/events/act-historic-places-art-prize

Program Partners: CraftACT and Tuggeranong Arts Centre

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM

NEW Buried Stories: 2022 CAS-ASHA Archaeology Symposium | Canberra | In-person | 22 April 2023

Join our panellists provided by the Canberra Archaeology Society – Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology, in partnership with National Museum of Australia, as they explore issues in both contemporary and past archaeology related to hidden, unrecognised, forgotten, unknown or untold stories. Hear about how old and new stories are being recovered/discovered through collaborative archaeological investigations, undertaken with owners, knowledge holders and communities where available, and how archaeologists are helping stories to be identified, emerge and be shared. There will be four interesting speakers followed by a Q&A panel.

This annual event is part of the ACT and Region Heritage Festival.

DETAILS:
Peninsula Room, NMA, on 22/04/23, at 9:30am-12.30pm. Bookings on NMA web site shortly – What’s On Calendar via Eventbrite Home | National Museum of Australia (nma.gov.au)

Admission by gold coin donation

Click here for more information.

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Embedding a Rights-Based Approach and Decolonisation into Heritage Conservation | London | Hybrid | 25 April 2023, 9am-6:30pm BST

Demonstrating a participatory approach that identifies a range of stakeholders is now a necessary element for World Heritage site nominations and a Rights-Based Approach (RBA) is encouraged for the management of all existing sites.

This conference is aimed at exploring the features of a RBA and its application within the UK context. This goes beyond nomination and into the day-to-day management of our World Heritage sites. It will explore the need to reveal the shared histories and heritage of our unique culturally diverse nation. It should also reinforce the longer term sustainability of World Heritage sites and the communities who inhabit and support them.

An RBA approach asserts the importance of considering a diversity of opinions. A plurality of voices can contribute to a better understanding of World Heritage sites and heritage in general, making them more accessible and relevant to today’s society. Such an approach can also make a positive contribution to the narrative around the legacies of Decolonisation and heritage diversity.

All World Heritage sites, and heritage sites more generally, face innumerable challenges. These can only be overcome by empowering communities and other stakeholders to actively engage with processes of interpretation, stewarding and safeguarding of these sites.

A Rights-Based Approach Tool is being developed by ICOMOS which will set out best practice for heritage management. It will provide guidance for practitioners for ensuring that communities and stakeholders are given access to influence all aspects and stages of heritage management.

This conference will help UK heritage professionals and communities understand the key concepts of an RBA, and how they might be utilised and embedded in day-to-day operations.

Click here for Program

In-person registration

Online registration

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SPEAKERS UPDATE Everyday Heritage Symposium – Museum of Sydney | Sydney | In-person | 19 July 2023

Everyday Heritage Linkage Project is a collaboration between researchers from the universities of Canberra, Tasmania, Western Australia, and New South Wales and Partner Organisation GML Heritage. The project aims to expand the concept of ‘everyday heritage’ as a way to encompass overlooked forms of Australian heritage and seeks to bridge academic and industry practice. The project team will host an in-person one-day Symposium at the Museum of Sydney on Wednesday 19 July 2023 to share research findings and encourage discussion across community, industry and academic contexts.

The Symposium’s Keynote Speaker is Professor Sian Jones, University of Stirling, UK, an interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in cultural heritage, as well as on the role of the past in the production of power, identity, and sense of place. Sian is the lead author of the recently published The Object of Conservation: An Ethnography of Heritage Practice. The Symposium will have a focus on available and new tools and methods for better exploring and understanding everyday heritage. Speakers and panellists will include team members from the Everyday Heritage Project, as well as leading Australian and international special guests who are working at the intersections of heritage practice and theory (Prof. Stuart Jeffrey, Glasgow School of Art; Prof. Denis Byrne, Western Sydney University; Chris Johnston, Heritage Consultant). Topics to be covered by panel discussions will include social value methods and digital approaches. 

The Symposium is also an Australia ICOMOS event that promotes the ICOMOS 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium which will take place in Sydney (31 August – 9 September). 

Further information, including event registration, will be made available in the coming months on the Everyday Heritage website and via Australia ICOMOS E-News. Please add this date to your diaries! 

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW Lisa Gervasoni: Reimaging our cultural landscapes | Art Gallery of Ballarat | 11 May-25 June 2023

Australia ICOMOS member Lisa Gervasoni has an exhibition on at Backspace in the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 11 May to 25 June. The exhibition looks at landscapes made famous by Eugene von Guerard 150 years after the Vienna World Exposition. 

She brings to the work her professional skills in cartography, plan interpretation and identification of significance, incorporating aerial and oblique views of well-known landscapes where she  abstracts physical reality, applying thematic colouring to develop layers within the landscape and enticing the viewer to look for what remains after decades of change.

Click here for more information.

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NEW Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2023, Canberra Modern Events | In-person | Canberra | 22, 23 29 April 2023

As part of the 2023 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival, Canberra Modern presents an enthralling program of events under the festival’s theme of Sharing Stories. Join us for tours, talks, stories of modernist design pioneers, kids activities and a focus on miniature modernism to explore Canberra’s mid-century heritage.

Model Modern: Iconic Design at Miniature Scale | Exhibition: 22, 23 and 29 April 2023, 11.00am and 2.00pm

Manning Clark House Tours | Guided Tours: 22, 23 and 29 April 2023, 11.00am and 2.00pm

Click here for event information.

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NEW The National Trust Heritage Trades Show | In-person | Melbourne | 29 April 2023, 10am-1pm, 1-4pm | 30 April 2023, 10am-1pm, 1-4pm

The National Trust Heritage Trades Show will be an annual knowledge sharing forum that brings practitioners together to share experiences, successes and failures, and stimulates discussion around conservation philosophy and processes.

Within the opulent walls of Labassa this event will involve displays and demonstrations from some of Victoria’s best heritage trade practitioners including a slate roofer, joiner, plasterer and glass painter. It will provide visitors with an opportunity to engage with people in the heritage industry and to learn more about being a good custodian of a heritage property, to explore career opportunities in the sector and to understand more about the skills and methods utilised by practitioners. Each day will feature a panel discussion and interviews with people from across the sector which will interrogate questions around the future of the industry and how we can ensure that ‘conservation skills are valued and sustained into the future’.

This event is sponsored by the Heritage Council of Victoria, who work to recognise, protect and celebrate Victoria’s cultural heritage.

This event is being held as part of the 2023 Australian Heritage Festival running from Tuesday 18th April to Thursday 18th May. See more events being held in the Festival via the link https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/vic/

There are two ticketed sessions per day: 10am-1pm & 1pm-4pm. Please purchase tickets to the set session time and date that you would like to attend.

Please note: No parking is available on-site at Labassa and no parking is allowed on Manor Grove. We recommend public transport if possible, Balaclava Station. 604 bus or Tram 16/3 Stop Balaclava RD/Orrong.

Please click here to register.

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International Festival of Luoghi Parlanti (Talking Places), The World in Florence | Hybrid | 21-23 November 2023, CEST

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the third edition of the International Festival of Luoghi Parlanti (Talking Places), The World in Florence, which will be held again this year in a hybrid format (in-person and remote), in Florence, from November 21st to 23rd, 2023.

The previous editions in 2021 and 2022 brought together over 140 speakers from 37 countries across 5 continents to share and compare their experiences and attend high-level interventions in the field of cultural and natural heritage.

Throughout our over thirty-year history, we have emphasized how cultural heritage is a powerful tool for uniting people worldwide and can strongly contribute to sustainable territorial development and peaceful coexistence. The issues of the contemporary world, such as the effects of climate change and war, make these activities of comparison more and more necessary, finding synergies between the world of theory and that of practice, in order to direct all activities towards more sustainable and ethical practices.

Therefore, Festival participants (universities, local administrations, cultural operators, and businesses) will be called upon to tell the story of their territories through a storytelling of their traditional knowledge and cultural, tangible, intangible, and natural heritage, making the Festival a place for exchanging and sharing good practices from all over the world, where they can interact with various categories of interlocutors.

We trust that you share the goals of the Festival and that you will want to participate and contribute to the knowledge and enhancement of your territory and its spirit. We invite you to download the participation call at www.theworldinflorence.com.

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Positions available on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Health Monitoring (PhD Students) | Closes 28 April 2023, 11:59pm WEST

The Historical and Masonry Structures (HMS) group of the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, Portugal, plans to open two PhD student positions (duration of the contract planned for 3 years).

The positions will focus on (i) Seismic assessment of the out-of-plane behavior of masonry structures and (ii) Deep learning-based visual inspection systems for structural health monitoring.

(i) Seismic assessment of the out-of-plane behavior of masonry structures:
Necessary qualifications: MSc degree in Civil Engineering or Earthquake Engineering. A strong background in structural dynamics and masonry structures with a passion for numerical modelling and code-based assessment, or similar qualifications, would be considered an asset.

(ii) Deep learning-based visual inspection systems for structural health monitoring:
Necessary qualifications: MSc degree in Civil Engineering or similar. A good understanding of damage identification, artificial intelligence and computer-vision, would be considered an asset.

Students completing their MSc degree in the next months are invited to demonstrate their interest in the position.

If interested, please send your résumé with a copy of the BSc and MSc certificates to Dr. Vasco Bernardo for position (i) (vbernardo@civil.uminho.pt) and Dr. Mayank Mishra for position (ii) (mayank@civil.uminho.pt) until April 28th (23:59 Lisbon time / WEST). If your MSc certificate is not yet issued, please provide your current course certificate and GPA.

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NEW REGISTRATION LINK More ACAHUCH Events

ACAHUCH have some upcoming events. Please check the below information and registration link.

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Applications for the Advanced Master in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions | Closes 20 May 2023

Applications for the Advanced Master in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions are open up to May 20, 2023. This is the leading international course on the conservation of heritage structures, winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra”, funded by the European Commission for 10 consecutive years, and a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Do not miss this opportunity to join the other 450 alumni from 75 countries that graduate in the last 15 years and be a part of this great worldwide network of experts!

This Master Course is organized by a Consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, constituted by the University of Minho (coordinating institution, Portugal), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic), the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic).

The course combines the most recent advances in research and development with practical applications. A significant number of scholarships, ranging from 4,000 to 13,000 Euro, are available to students of any nationality.

Please find full details on this MSc programme, as well as the electronic application procedure, on the SAHC website at www.msc-sahc.org

Visit also the SAHC blog http://blog.msc-sahc.org and www.linkedin.com/school/sahcmasterscourse/

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Sydney Opera House: special industry tours and networking events | Sydney | In-person

The Sydney Opera House will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2023 and we would like to invite you to be part of an extraordinary celebration.

The Opera House is holding a specialist tours and networking events for industry colleagues interested in heritage conservation, accessibility, facilities management and environmental sustainability. The 90 minute tours will be followed by networking and further discussion at the Opera House’s Portside Restaurant with tea, coffee canapes and cakes.

Book your ticket by visiting  https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/industrytours. Tours and networking events include:

  • An environmental sustainability tour to learn about how we are continuing to embed sustainability principles on and off the stage and how we are supporting the UN Global Goals. 5 June.

If you have any questions, please email heritage@sydneyoperahouse.com

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The Australian Heritage Festival Event VIC | 18 April – 18 May 2023

The Australian Heritage Festival is Australia’s largest annual community-driven heritage festival. In Victoria the Festival is comprised of events from across the state organised by National Trust properties and Member’s Branches, local historical societies, community museums, local councils, Traditional Owner groups, heritage enthusiasts and other aligned organisations. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) coordinates the registration of festival events in the state, promoting the program to a wide audience with an interest in culture and heritage. The 2023 Australian Heritage Festival in Victoria will run for four weeks from Tuesday 18th April to Thursday 18th May. 

The 2023 festival will explore the theme Shared Stories. Organisations and individuals are encouraged to register events that tell the stories of who we are, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Victoria’s First Peoples, tales that tell of place, buildings, natural and cultural landscapes, storied objects, oral histories and cultural traditions.   

Click here for more information.

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The Australian Heritage Festival Event NSW | 10 April – 14 May 2023

The Australian Heritage Festival is Australia’s largest annual community-driven heritage festival. Returning to New South Wales from 10 April – 14 May 2023, we invite you to be part of the celebration of our nation’s natural, cultural, Indigenous, living and built heritage.

Please visit the event program here.

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PUBLICATIONS / NEWSLETTERS

NEW Cambridge Heritage Research Centre Bulletin

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

NEW SITUATION VACANT Conservation Architect | RBA Architects | Victoria Applications reviewed upon submission

We ar seeking an experienced Conservation Architect (five to seven years post-graduate experience) with a passion for built heritage and contemporary architecture to join our growing team. Working alongside our director and project architects, you’ll lead conservation and adaptive re-use projects of varying scales ensuring excellent outcomes for the heritage assets, broader site, and our clients.

The ideal candidate will have the confidence, tenacity and ability to design, document and deliver projects with exceptional outcomes. A detailed knowledge of current best practice conservation techniques, legislation and standards, and excellent management and interpersonal skills is essential to the role.

Take a look at our website and socials, and submit a CV along with a portfolio to
Roger Beeston, Director — roger@rbaarchitects.com.au

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NEW SITUATION VACANT Graduate Built Heritage Consultant | Biosis | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission

We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual who is passionate about built heritage and cultural landscapes to join our team as a Graduate Built Heritage Consultant. 

Principally located in our Sydney office, you will be guided and supported by industry-leading experts including the Principal—Built Heritage and work within a multidisciplinary team of heritage consultants and archaeologists.

Ideally, you will have a Bachelor or Masters degree in architecture, interior architecture or urban design, or a Masters in Heritage Conservation.

Biosis is a workplace that values diversity.

Click here for more information and to apply.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant – Built Environment | Artefact Heritage | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission

Here’s a rare opportunity to join a team of passionate heritage experts who’ve worked on some of Australia’s most iconic buildings. We’re looking for someone with a background in architecture, history, urban design, town planning, building conservation, structural services or similar who’s eager to move into the next phase of their career. 

The team at Artefact have worked on some of Australia’s most iconic buildings including the Sydney Opera House, Central Station, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and other historically significant sites such as the Bella Vista farm complex (c1830) and the Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society (c1910).

With a growing pipeline of new projects on the horizon we are seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant to provide technical expertise and services to our clients. The role is mixed and varied with work across built heritage assessment, cultural landscapes analysis, conservation management plans, building condition assessments, adaptive reuse advice, provision of architectural documentation, heritage impact assessments and photographic archival recordings. 

Whilst this is a senior position, you’ll be guided along the way by our management team and technical Principals who are experts in their field and always available to support. We pride ourselves on building a collaborative work environment and ensuring team members have access to professional development opportunities. 

Please find the job description and to apply here.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant | NBRS | Full-time | Sydney (Hybrid) | 22 April 2023

The NBRS Heritage Studio has been providing advice for nearly fifty years, and this is reflected in the depth and variety of our clients and projects. We are a welcoming team who value coming together to discuss heritage issues. We are looking for someone who is comfortable managing projects independently as well as leading larger projects. This is a ‘hands on’ role, and we need a real team player with a positive attitude to take on each new task, no matter how big or small. In this role you are to support the ethos, strategies and design direction of NBRS.

NBRS manage heritage sites of Local, State and Commonwealth levels of significance across a wide range of projects. We work across Australia and Internationally out of our Melbourne and Sydney Studios. You will have the opportunity to work independently as well as collaborating on larger, more complex projects. You will be involved in heritage assessments, nominations and studies; heritage impact statements; conservation management plans; conservation works schedules and interpretation plans.

Please find the job description and to apply here.

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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant | Edwards Heritage Consultants (EHC) | Full-time | Sydney | Applications reviewed upon submission

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and self-motivated Heritage Consultant to join our small, dedicated and respected practice on a full-time basis within the historic and adaptively re-used Windsor fire station in northwest Sydney, undertaking some exciting and challenging projects.

We are seeking someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a passion for heritage within the built environment. You’ll have experience in preparing complex heritage management documentation, a demonstrated ability to provide responsible, rational and creative expert heritage advice, and a good understanding of heritage legislation and the NSW heritage system generally.

Reporting to the Director, you’ll work on a varied and exciting project portfolio, including undertaking and managing site inspections and other related fieldwork. Ideally, you will have 2-5 years experience in heritage management and conservation practice, with a background in architecture, planning, archaeology, or other similar and relevant fields.

The role will be supported by a small team of highly experienced heritage experts and is a fantastic position for the right person, with opportunities to develop new skills and professional development. 

Interested in this fantastic career opportunity and want to join our team? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email and include your resume and a cover letter addressing the key requirements. If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role or EHC, introduce yourself by email at enquiry@edwardsheritage.com.au. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please check the job description here

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SITUATIONS VACANT Graduate Staff | Design 5 – Architects | Full-time | Sydney | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled

Design 5 is an award winning inner-city architecture studio specialising in built heritage conservation, adaptive reuse and associated new work, with a broad range of interesting and challenging projects, primarily in NSW, from new structures in significant contexts, to detailed conservation work.

We are seeking a graduate of an architecture related degree with an interest in conservation and adaptive reuse to join our team on a full-time basis.

The role includes:

  • archival research
  • assisting with the preparation of reports
  • assisting senior staff with design and documentation
  • attending site inspections and carrying out field work
  • liaising with clients and consultants

Key attributes:

  • Interest in conservation and adaptive reuse
  • Competence with Microsoft Word and preferably some familiarity with InDesign
  • Good research and communication skills including report writing
  • Confident attitude, highly motivated and willingness to contribute positively to the culture of the practice

Our practice has a strong culture of fostering involvement through mentoring and on the job training form part of this role. An attractive salary package will be offered commensurate with level of experience. Please forward your CV by email to Design 5.

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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant | Trethowan | Full-time | Cremorne | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled

Trethowan has an exciting full-time opening for a dynamic and experienced (2 years min) Heritage Consultant.

Working within our multidisciplined studio in Cremorne, the role will be involved in a wide range of projects at various stages of design, planning and works on site.

If this is something you would be interested in and would like to find out more or wish to submit an application (CV and covering letter outlining why you are suitable for the role) please email jobs@trethowan.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT Archaeologist/Heritage Consultant | GML Heritage | Full-time/Part-time | Canberra | Applications remain open until the position is successfully filled

GML Heritage seeks an experienced Archaeologist and heritage professional to join our Canberra consulting team. Expressions of interest from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged, including those who require added flexibility – hybrid/remote working options and flexible working hours (e.g., part time, compressed hours etc) are possible. This role will feed your passion for Aboriginal heritage, cultural and historical heritage, and archaeology. Technical proficiency in these areas coupled with your mature communication and project management skills will help you deliver quality outcomes for heritage, clients, and community stakeholders. Experience in Aboriginal community consultation, historical archaeology, and Graphical Information System (GIS) mapping is highly desirable.

Click here for more information and to apply.

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