ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL

NEW Evaluation of the Murujuga World Heritage Nomination Released

The Murujuga World Heritage nomination was submitted to the World Heritage Centre in 2023. Since then, it has been undergoing assessment, including expert and independent review by ICOMOS international along with IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) as the Advisory bodies to the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO.  This is a role they have been performing since the adoption of the World Heritage Convention in 1972. 

The nomination and assessment process is nearing its conclusion and the Murujuga nomination is scheduled for consideration at the 47^th session of the World Heritage Committee from 6^th-16^th July this year. The recommendations of ICOMOS and IUCN about a range of nominations, including Murujuga, are available in the papers of the World Heritage Committee which you can view here:  https://whc.unesco.org/en/sessions/47COM/documents/.  Document WHC/25/47.COM/INF.8B1: Evaluations of Nominations of Cultural and Mixed Properties contains the main evaluation and recommendations for Murujuga. 

The ICOMOS evaluation of the nomination confirms the Outstanding Universal Values of the Murujuga Cultural Landscape but recommends that the World Heritage Committee refer several management and potential impact related matters back to the State Party (the Australian Government) for resolution. There is now an opportunity for a response from the Government, before the World Heritage Committee meeting in July, that addresses the recommendations and demonstrates how Australia will ensure the ongoing protection of the Outstanding Universal Values of Murujuga should the World Heritage Committee proceed to inscribe it on the World Heritage List. 

Australia ICOMOS acknowledges and respects the rights, leadership and aspirations of Ngarda-Ngarli, the Traditional Owners of Murujuga and their essential role as knowledge holders and custodians of the Murujuga cultural landscape. We strongly support their direct engagement, and the engagement of all First Nations people, in the World Heritage listing process. 

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AGA2025 in Lumbini NEPAL 11- 19 October 2025 – Registrations Open

ICOMOS Nepal welcomes all ICOMOS members, international and national experts, friends and peace-lovers to Lumbini for the ICOMOS annual General Assembly 2025 and the Scientific Symposium on “Perceptions of Heritage and Resilience – Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness”. We are honoured to take on the important task of contributing to the ICOMOS Triennial Scientific Plan 2024-2027, with the first year focusing on preparing for possible disasters, through the prevention and mitigation of hazards, improving resilience, as well as by preparing for conflicts that threaten our heritage resources. We also have the honour of inviting all participants to the 60th anniversary celebrations of ICOMOS. This would also be an opportunity to visit the archaeological sites in and around Lumbini and the enchanting urban ensemble of Kathmandu Valley that have gone through a decade of recovery after the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake. Furthermore, we welcome the international participants to visit the beautiful sites of Nepal. We look forward to meeting all of you in Lumbini.

Please follow this link for further information

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AICOMOS – NSCs, Working and Reference Group News

NEW Indigenous Heritage and World Heritage Reference Group members announced

Congratulations to our new and returning members of the Indigenous Heritage Reference Group (IHRG) & the World Heritage Reference Group (WHRG)

The reference groups provide expert advice to the President and Executive Committee of Australia ICOMOS and play an essential part in our ability to provide timely and quality advice on a range of heritage matters.  We had an overwhelming response to the call for the membership refresh and we appreciate the interest from everyone who took the time to put in an EOI.   

IHRG General Members

• Adam Black (Vic) – re-appointment
• Malcolm Connelly (Qld & NT) – new appointment 
• Neale Draper (SA) – re-appointment
• Vanessa Hardy (NSW) – re-appointment
• Anne McConnell (Tas) – re-appointment
• Ken Mulvaney (WA & NT) – re-appointment
• Nicholas Roberts (Qld) – new appointment
• Erica Smits (NSW) – new appointment 
• Doug Williams (NSW & SW Qld) – re-appointment
• Andrew Beatty (NSW) – new appointment

IHRG Adjunct Members

• Colleen Lazenby (Vic, urban) – new appointment
• Glenn McDonald (Vic) – new appointment 
• Reena Tiwari (WA) – re-appointment
• Ashley Van Den Heuvel (ACT/South NSW) – new appointment 

WHRG General Members

• Steve Brown (NSW) – new appointment
• Rachel Jackson (ACT) – new appointment
• Helen Lardner (Vic) – re-appointment
• Miles Lewis (VIC) – new appointment
• Anne McConnell (Tas) – re-appointment
• Peter Romey (NSW) – re-appointment
• Anita Smith (Vic) – new appointment
• Andrew Sneddon (Qld) – new appointment
• Matthew Whincop (Qld) – new appointment

WHRG Emerging Members

• Jaq Anderson (Vic) – new appointment
• Mitch Cleghorn (WA) – new appointment
• Rebecca O’Brien (Vic) – new appointment

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ICOMOS MEMBERS

NEW Report on Members’ Event | The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre | 17 May 2025

Over 40 people attended a panel discussion on what’s going on in ICOMOS at the international level and how are Australians contributing, that was held in Sydney in conjunction with the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee meetings on 17^th and 18^th May.  The event sought to respond to the question—frequently asked by Australia ICOMOS members— ‘How can I get involved in the work of ICOMOS International?’.

Erica Smits and her daughter Beth began proceedings with an Acknowledgement of Country. Caitlin Allen (President, Australia ICOMOS) set the scene for the event by outlining how the multi-armed ‘octopus’ that is ICOMOS International is structured and operates (see diagram below).  This included information on the ICOMOS Board, Advisory Committee, Scientific Committee, International Scientific Committees, Working Groups, National Committees, General Assemblies, and engagement in World Heritage.  The structure diagram and associated description will be reproduced with more detail in a package of information about ICOMOS participation opportunities that the Executive Committee is currently preparing for members. Caitlin also read out an apology from Sue MacIntyre-Tamwoy (ICOMOS Board Member and Vice-President Asia Pacific) who was unable to participate. 

The panel comprised: Erica Smits (Co-Chair, ICOMOS [International] Indigenous Heritage Working Group; Member Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee); Kerime Danis (President, ICOMOS International Advisory Committee; President, International Scientific Committee for Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites); Helen Wilson (Co-Convenor Caring for Country Working Group 2020-2023; GA2023 Sustainability Focal Point); Tracy Ireland (Chair, ICOMOS International Universities Forum for the Asia-Pacific Region; Co-chair, ‘Leveraging Heritage for Peace’ Theme, ICOMOS Annual General Assembly 2025, Lumbini, Nepal) and was moderated by Steve Brown (Honorary Member, ICOMOS-IFLA International Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes; participant, ICOMOS-IUCN Connecting Practice Project).

Some of the points made by the panel and in audience commentary regarding becoming involved in the work of ICOMOS International included:

• Working with ICOMOS regionally and internationally offers fantastic experiences, opportunities to meet a diversity of amazing people, and chances to visit outstanding places. But there can be challenges. 
• A great starting point is to become involved with the work (e.g., Reference Groups; National Scientific Committees) and organisation (Executive Committee) of Australia ICOMOS. This will build knowledge and experience of the ways in which the organisation operates locally, regionally, and globally. 
• Be prepared to give volunteer time. This can be a small contribution of time or taking on a role that requires a considerable time commitment.
• Don’t expect much in the way of financial gain. Few ICOMOS International tasks are remunerated (though there are some), some can be undertaken at cost recovery, and some require an ability to self-fund or obtain employer support (for example, attending international meetings and events). Participating online is the cheapest option.
• Engage with those members of Australia ICOMOS who work internationally. They can provide information on different roles and activities—and can introduce and recommend you to international member networks.
• Be open to opportunities and good fortune, as some openings for engagement can be unexpected. 
• Read the Australia ICOMOS e-news and the ICOMOS International e-news as opportunities are often advertised there.
• Attend ICOMOS General Assemblies and regional meetings to find out what is going on and meeting people from across the ICOMOS global network.
• Put your hand up and have a go!

The event closed with a thanks to the panellists, the audience, and to the venue hosts—The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre.

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NEW Australia ICOMOS Executive committee meeting weekend 17-18 May

The Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee started their meeting on Saturday with Cultural Awareness training. It is an important component of the Australia ICOMOS Reconciliation Action Plan to help support good governance practices and helps to ensure all members of the Executive Committee are better informed when discussing issues impacting Indigenous people both within and outside our organisation. It is intended that all members of the Executive Committee in the future will take part in similar training. 

The training was expertly provided by Aunty Margaret and Uncle Dallas from Dreamtime Southern X who weave their messaging about organisational governance and cultural awareness into a tour that takes place on Country around Sydney Harbour.  They led the EC through the Rocks and Balls Head highlighting evidence of how Indigenous people lived and used these places for thousands of years. We were given a greater awareness of how Aboriginal lands are delineated and the importance of introducing ourselves when arriving in a different Country and how we should do this.

The training talked about the importance of using Country, stories, dance, song and art to continue knowledge systems and how we all have responsibilities to be aware and accepting of Indigenous ways of thinking and doing in all aspects of life and in the context of the work of Australia ICOMOS. We took part in a smoking ceremony where we had the opportunity to observe and consider the colours of the ash and their meaning. Aunty Margaret showed us a carving of a whale and explained some of its meaning and how it was used to educate adolescent children.

Following lunch at the National Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Redfern, the EC travelled to the National Maritime Museum for the formal part of the weekend.  We met in the Wal Gentle room, a replica of a 19^th century ships’ cabin, which was a very atmospheric place to meet.  It was a very full and productive meeting, and a precis will be circulated by the State and Territory reps to members soon.

At the end of the meeting the EC were taken by Stirling Smith, Curator of Navy, to view a new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum called Secret Strike – War on our Shores. We were also able to see some of the objects stored in the large objects collection.  Like most museums, there are more fascinating things in storerooms than what is on display. Thanks, Stirling, for a very insightful tour and thank you to the National Maritime Museum for generously providing the Wal Gentle Boardroom for our meeting.

Most of the EC also took the opportunity to tour White Bay Power Station guided by Wayne Johnson, Head of Heritage, Placemaking NSW. White Bay Power Station has been conserved for adaptive reuse as an arts, culture and community hub. Thank you Wayne for volunteering your time to show the executive around this astonishing piece of NSW history. (Report by Pamela Hubert)

NEW VIC Mentoring Program Launch Event

The VIC mentoring program launched on Thursday 15 May. Thanks to all mentors who agreed to participate, and thanks to University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning and Melbourne School of Design for the venue and logistics, and Conservation Studio for funding the food and refreshments. We have matched 27 pairs this year, another very strong showing. (Images: Luke James)

NSW Mentoring Program student feedback from Anjali Mangale

How much do you love, live and breathe your profession?! Dr Jillian Comber, an archaeologist, heritage consultant, mediator and arbitrator, teacher, dance enthusiast, and someone with a treasure trove of stories about historical sites. She has lived in a heritage house, worked in a heritage-restored building, and now lives in a heritage town. With numerous national and international laurels to her name and significant roles on various committees, she has contributed immensely to this field. It just makes you feel that there is so much one can learn, achieve and contribute. 

I am so glad to have been matched with Dr. Jillian through the Australia ICOMOS – AICOMOS NSW Mentoring Program. She doesn’t just enjoy sharing her work, but also kindly offers you the chance to experience it. My passion for history, heritage and conservation has been quite pronounced since my Bachelor’s in Architecture, but I never dared to recognise it on a professional front. I am really excited to rekindle this passion and keep learning as I begin to fuse it with my current profession. 

Dr. Jillian says she wants to retire now and then describes how she is working toward nominating a site as a World Heritage Site. That’s BIG! This world of history and archaeology is so fascinating. I have seen the same shimmer in my mother’s eyes when she talks about what she has been studying. She will be graduating this year with a Master’s in Indology, Archaeology and History. I can’t wait to experience the same zeal through this mentoring program.

Thankful to ICOMOS Australia, Matt Devine and Kerime Danis for facilitating such a program and for giving us the opportunity to meet people like Jillian and the other mentors. Here’s to learning, sharing and conserving!

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Nominations for Australia ICOMOS honorary membership invited

Honorary membership of Australia ICOMOS may be conferred by the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee to honour an outstanding contribution made to, or on behalf of, Australia ICOMOS. It is intended that this will be a rare honour to be considered annually but not necessarily bestowed each year.

Existing Australia ICOMOS honorary members (and ICOMOS Honorary members – who automatically become honorary members of Australia ICOMOS) are listed here: https://australia.icomos.org/about-us/australia-icomos/honours-and-awards/ We now invite you to nominate one of your Australia ICOMOS colleagues for honorary membership, to be considered by the Executive Committee for this year. Members who have previously been nominated but not awarded with honorary membership may be renominated.

The nomination criteria are set out below: 

• The individual must currently be a Full International Member of Australia ICOMOS or have been a longstanding Full International Member.
• The outstanding contribution must be for a sustained period over many years.
• Honorary Membership may recognise a range of types of outstanding contributions made to Australia ICOMOS.
• These contributions must be in addition to those normally made to a voluntary organisation. Hence the performance of Executive Committee duties would be insufficient for Australia ICOMOS Honorary Membership consideration.
• The contribution may be made within Australia or internationally, but must be specifically to, or on behalf of, Australia ICOMOS.

To nominate an Australia ICOMOS member for honorary membership, please respond to this email with the following information:

• Name of nominee
• A comprehensive statement outlining the nominee’s outstanding contribution to Australia ICOMOS. Please note that this statement may become the basis of the information that is added to the Australia ICOMOS website if Honorary Membership is conferred on the individual you nominate.

Please submit a nomination by COB 20 June 2025 by return email. All nominations will be treated as confidential and will be made available to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat and the small Selection Committee that will assess the nominations. If selected for honorary membership, the individual you nominate will have this bestowed on them at the 2025 AGM. Please direct any queries to Katrina Keller, Australia ICOMOS Membership Secretary. We thank you for your contribution to this process.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS

NEW Call for Expert: Regional Survey on World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

UNESCO has launched a new three-year project titled “World Heritage Cities and Climate Action in the Asia-Pacific Region”, generously supported by the Japan Funds-in-Trust. The project seeks to strengthen the understanding and integration of climate adaptation into the management of World Heritage Cities across the region.

The initiative will unfold over three phases:

• Year 1: Conduct a regional survey to assess climate change impacts and current responses in World Heritage Cities and share findings widely.
• Year 2: Facilitate knowledge exchange, identify locally appropriate solutions, and implement pilot projects.
• Year 3: Share outcomes with site managers and decision-makers to encourage integration of climate action into urban policy.

As a first step, UNESCO is currently seeking to recruit an individual expert to conduct the regional survey.

The expert will:

• Lead a review of literature and data related to climate action and cultural heritage in the Asia-Pacific region
• Design and implement an online questionnaire for site managers of selected World Heritage Cities
• Present key findings at a Regional Meeting to be held in Japan around March 2026, with participation from site representatives and experts

For full details and to apply, please visit:

https://careers.unesco.org/job/Bangkok

The application deadline is 7 June 2025, and the assignment will be conducted remotely (no need to work at Bangkok)

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NEW Victorian Planning Reforms: Community Advocacy Spurs Inquiry and Highlights Serious Concerns

Australia ICOMOS were among many organisations to make a submission about the Victorian planning reform to the Victorian government.

This week, the final report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Planning Amendments VC257, VC267, and VC274 was tabled in the Legislative Council.

The Inquiry found serious flaws in how these reforms were developed and rolled out—particularly around heritage, environmental impacts, and the erosion of community input.

While the motion to disallow (or revoke) VC257 and VC267 was ultimately defeated in the Legislative Council, the report itself marks an important shift. The recommendations and findings will have real influence on how planning reforms unfold in future—and it’s because of the noise made by the community that this happened at all.

The Inquiry’s 20 findings, included the following revelations: 

• Heritage advice was ignored. The Inquiry confirmed that the planning minister was advised to amend the reforms to better protect heritage—but chose not to.   
• Tree protection and environmental values were sidelined. The committee raised concerns that changes to residential development rules could lead to significant tree loss, with unclear environmental consequences.   
• Community voices were diminished. The reforms reduced the rights of third-party objectors and limited appeal mechanisms, all without proper consultation.   
• Lack of evidence. Most strikingly, the government failed to release any modelling to demonstrate whether the reforms would achieve their stated goals to address housing supply. 

Read the report here.

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NEW Expressions of Interest: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee (ACHAC) – HC Committees

The NSW Government is currently advertising for expressions of interest from Aboriginal persons across the state for membership of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee.  Nominations are invited to fill up to seven current and future vacancies that may arise.

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in distributing this notice to your colleagues, your local communities, and your professional networks.

Information on ACHAC

ACHAC plays a vital role in advising the Minister for Heritage and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on matters relating to the identification, assessment and care of Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW.

Nominees must be from, either:

• Nominees of Aboriginal elders groups; or
• Native Title Holders or Native Title Claimants; or
• Aboriginal owners listed on the register under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.

Nominees must demonstrate:

• Involvement in cultural heritage matters in their local community; and
• An understanding of cultural heritage management issues.

Nomination submissions:

Visit the ACHAC web page here to view the advertisement and information pack and apply online or download a nomination form.

Nominations close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 17 June 2025

Enquiries:  contact Tiana Callaughan (Pipeline Talent) via phone:  02 8001 6603 | 0476 538 307 or email:  tiana@pipelinetalent.com.au

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NEW Draft NSW Heritage Strategy has been released for public consultation | 16 May until 13 July 2025

The draft NSW Heritage Strategy has been released for public consultation between 16 May and 13 July 2025. It can be accessed on the NSW Government’s Have your say website:

https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/nsw-heritage-strategy

Any feedback is welcome and thoughts you may have on the draft and encourage you to share this news with your networks.

Heritage NSW will also be hosting some live online Q&A sessions for the heritage industry. Each session will include the same brief overview of the draft Heritage Strategy, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

These are the dates and times, as well as the links to register:

• Tuesday 27 May 9.30am – 10:30am  https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4966038/F81939B56AAB3F04BB41D3F412919684
• Thursday 26 June, 1:30am – 2:30pm  https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4966052/4F249D2446F571D07B6C2F36BE7AD395

An Auslan interpreter can be provided and captions at this session. Please let us know by 13 June 2025 if you require this.

• Thursday 3 July, 9.30am – 10:30am https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4966059/39D9AD7B2626412B6067AF8551F41824

 Your input is crucial for shaping the final NSW Heritage Strategy and Heritage NSW look forward to hearing your thoughts.

If you have any questions, please contact the Strategic Policy team at heritage.policy2@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW NSW Heritage Strategy | AI statement and AI NSW Zoom Workshop | 12:15-1:15pm Thursday 12 June 2025

Please join us to talk through Australia ICOMOS’ position about the draft, and how you can align individual and client submissions with Australia ICOMOS policy.

Please register via Try Booking here.

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NEW National Reconciliation week | National events 27 May – 3 June 2025

Please visit the calendar of events page to find activities in your local area.

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NEW World Refrigeration Day 2025 | Exhibition – Cool Skills Past and Present | Geelong Showgrounds | 26-28 June 2025

At the Cool Skills Exhibition, find out about local hero James Harrison, founding Editor of the Geelong Advertiser in 1840. He is known world-wide as the Father of Refrigeration. While seeking a way to keep his Corio Bay fishing catch cold, in 1854 he hit on how to make artificial ice in commercial quantities – here in Geelong. Over time his invention has transformed the world’s way of life.

The Exhibition tells of Harrison’s many achievements, his disappointments, and his resilience through family and financial misfortunes. The Museum also has a growing collection of interesting refrigeration machines. An early compressor on display was made in Humble’s Foundry, Ryrie St, Geelong in 1910. It was used in the dairying industry; domestic ice boxes were used from the 1860s, and there are differing designs of refrigerators dating from the 1930s – 1960s.

When – Thursday June 26 (WRD) and Saturday June 28, 10 am to 3.30 pm (last entry 2 pm).

Where – At the Geelong Showgrounds Museum, enter Showgrounds at 79 Breakwater Rd (Gate 2) and turn left; parking available.

Tickets Adults $10, Students $5, Family $25 (2 adults, 2 children under 15)

Bookings https://www.trybooking.com/DBXUP Also see Facebook – Geelong Showgrounds

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Conflicting Discourses in Interpreting Contested Heritage Seminar on Heritage Interpretation and Presentation for Future Generations | Tokyo & Online | 14 June 2025

Seoul National University (SNU, Institute of International Studies), Waseda University (WU, Center for International Reconciliation Studies),
ICOMOS-ICIP, and Our World Heritage (OWH)

Through ongoing collaboration between academic institutions and civil society organizations, the promotion of inclusive narratives about modernization, colonialism, and war at heritage sites—with active participation from future generations—can significantly contribute to the process of peacebuilding and reconciliation. The International Seminar on Heritage Interpretation, organized since 2022, serves as a valuable platform for bringing together diverse stakeholders to engage in good-faith discussions on interpreting contested heritage.

Free Event

Please register here

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International Summer School of the ICOMOS University Forum in 2025 Budapest 6-10 July 2025

The Hungarian National Committee of ICOMOS, in cooperation with ICOMOS Austria, ICOMOS Slovenia, Széchenyi István University, Óbuda University Ybl Miklós Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Architecture at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Pécs, University of Tokaj, and the Hungarian Renaissance Foundation will organise the ICOMOS
University Forum’s event within the framework of the 55th András Román Summer Course on Monument Protection between 6-10 July 2025.

The central topic of the ICOMOS University Forum’s Summer School is the monument and its environment. In line with the current triennial scientific programme of ICOMOS on social conflicts, the topic will be approached through the status and adaptive reuse of three typical groups of built heritage:
(1) manor houses; (2) vernacular architectural heritage; (3) industrial heritage.

We welcome applications from those who are interested in participating in the programme, which provides opportunities to build international professional connections and expand professional knowledge.

Further information and to register please follow this link

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10th World Archaeology Congress | Darwin | 22-28 June 2025

For the first time, the World Archaeological Congress will be held in Australia. WAC-10 will be held in Darwin, Northern Territory, from 22-28 June 2025. Scientific tours will run from 17-22 June and from 28 June – 5 July. It will be hosted by Flinders University in partnership with the Northern Institute at Charles Darwin University. WAC-10 is an opportunity to collaborate with diverse colleagues and friends from around the globe and contribute to global policy making. Anyone who is interested in the past can participate. People from more than 70 countries participate in WAC Congresses.

A cultural program will run parallel to the academic program to showcase the diversity and richness of Indigenous Australian cultures, providing an opportunity to learn directly from Aboriginal teachers. We also encourage you to visit the amazing landscapes of Australia’s Northern Territory.

For further information please follow this link.

Any members that are planning on attending, could you please let Sue McIntyre-Tamwoy susan.mcintyre-tamwoy@icomos.org know as she is organising an AICOMOS event at WAC.

Australia ICOMOS members have access to a partner offer discount on registration. If you would like to take up this offer but have not received the code, please contact the secretariat office austicomos@deakin.edu.au

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SITUATIONS VACANT 

NEW SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Officer | Placemaking NSW, Sydney | Applications due 10 June 2025

Placemaking NSW’s (PMNSW) heritage team is a small and effective team of specialists responsible for the conservation and management of some of Australia’s most significant heritage places and precincts, including The Rocks, White Bay Power Station, Luna Park, Ballast Point Park, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, and foreshore areas of Pyrmont and Circular Quay. We seek to achieve innovative, industry leading place-based outcomes for our precincts.

PMNSW is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Heritage Officer on a temporary basis (maternity leave cover until mid 2026), to assess proposals for works, review and update PMNSW’s suite of Conservation Management Plans, and provide specialist heritage management and conservation advice.

This is a full time, hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week in our office at The Rocks, Sydney. Flexible working conditions, including job share, will be considered.

Further information is available at this link: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/heritage-officer-522508

Please contact Nina Pollock at nina.pollock@property.nsw.gov.au with any questions.

Applications close: 11:55 pm Tuesday 10^th June 2025.

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NEW SITUATION VACANT | Senior Heritage Advisor/Architect | City of Adelaide | Applications close 8 June 2025

In this role, you will lead the delivery of the City of Adelaide’s Heritage Strategy, manage the Heritage Incentives Scheme, and provide expert advice on development applications and council-led projects. You’ll help shape a city that respects its past while planning for the future.

This is a permanent part time (0.8FTE) vacancy, with the option for full time work for up to one year.

To find out more, please head to the link below:

Job Description – Senior Heritage Advisor (2500453)

For any queries, please contact Kenneth Chan, Team Leader, City Policy & Heritage on (08) 8203 7171.

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SITUATION VACANT | Navin Officer | NSW or ACT | Applications assessed on submission

Make the switch- come and work with us at Navin Officer Heritage Consultants!

We are looking for a Senior Archaeologist/ Heritage Consultant.  Our definition of ‘senior’ is someone who has experience in running field projects/teams and in writing reports. While we usually work collaboratively as a team, our seniors should be skilled and confident enough when needed to step in and run a project independently. 

Experience in Aboriginal heritage projects is essential and experience in other forms of heritage projects is very desirable.  We have an exciting range of projects throughout NSW and ACT and so our ideal candidate will be willing and able to travel meet new people and see new country.

You must have the right to work in Australia, have a drivers licence and a degree in archaeology.

We are a company big enough to offer support and variety of projects and yet small enough to be collegiate and caring.  If you are interested, please contact either Nicky in our Kingston ACT office on 0262829415, or Sue in our Canterbury, NSW office on 0425215012, or email us at navinofficer@nohc.com.au . You can learn more about us at nohc.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT | NBRS | Heritage Consultant | NSW | Applications assessed on submission

The NBRS Heritage team has extensive experience across a wide range of heritage advisory and advocacy projects at all levels; we are seeking an individual, ideally someone with a research background, who is keen to expand their experience and further establish their career in heritage consultancy. The successful candidate will work as part of the team to gain experience in the preparation of a range of assessment documents, heritage impact assessments and interpretation plans. The role will also entail management of project programs, budgeting and maintaining high quality client and stakeholder relationships.

Please send your application to: Careers@nbrs.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT | Getty Institute | Associate Project Specialist | Getty Centre Los Angeles | Applications due 9 June 2025

The Getty Conservation Institute is seeking a conservation professional with experience in archaeology and built heritage for the position of Associate Project Specialist (APS) OR Project Specialist (PS) in our Buildings and Sites department. As an integral member of the department, the APS will contribute to departmental projects on the conservation and management of archaeological sites.

All candidates must apply directly on the Getty website. https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/4584/  

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