Australia ICOMOS E Mail News No 1112

Set on the Traditional Country of the Wadawurrung Peoples, in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields—recently added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative List—this year’s conference invites you to explore heritage through critical, future-focused perspectives.

Themes:

BATTLEFRONTS: Heritage under pressure—survival through conflict and exclusion; future challenges from climate change and global disruption.
UN-SETTLING: Rethinking heritage—imagining new models that prioritise community agency, local adaptation, and inclusive governance.

What to Expect:

Two full days of dynamic presentations and discussions
A spectacular conference dinner + Aura light show at Sovereign Hill
Field trips across Ballarat and the Victorian Goldfields
Provocative case studies, diverse voices, and innovative solutions

Sponsorships going fast!

- Only 1 Gold spot left
- Just 4 Silver remaining
- Unlimited Bronze available
- EOIs open for coffee cart, lanyards, and more creative options!

Key Deadlines:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CLOSE: 1 November 2025

Whether you’re a practitioner, researcher, educator, or community advocate, this is your chance to contribute to shaping heritage practice for a changing world.

🤝 Become a sponsor
📝 Register to attend

🔗 Explore the conference website for full details.

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AICOMOS Presidents Award – Nominations Now Open – Submission Extended

The Australia ICOMOS President’s Award recognises the important contribution made by the active engagement of younger and/or emerging career heritage practitioners. The award is open to Australia ICOMOS members and non-members.

There are two categories for the President’s Award:

1. A student / young / emerging heritage practitioner

2. A trainee / apprentice or emerging tradesperson.

Winners of each category will be awarded a certificate, a 1 year Associate membership of Australia ICOMOS and $1000 cash prize!

Any nominees conferred a judges commendation will also be awarded a certificate and gift voucher (max value $100)

For further information & the eligibility criteria, follow this link

To nominate someone please download the form here or visit our website

Submissions due by 5pm 3rd October 2025

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Australia ICOMOS 2025 Jim Kerr Address | 11 September 2025 | Review by Michelle Bashta

The Annual Australia ICOMOS Jim Kerr Address was held in Melbourne for the first time on September 11. Presented by representatives from the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the address reflected on the management of Budj Bim post the listing of the cultural landscape on the World Heritage List. The sold out audience heard from World Heritage Executive Officer Troy Lovett and World Heritage Rangers Aaron Morgan and Jakobe Walker as they discussed Caring for Country with both Traditional and contemporary methods to ensure the conservation and longevity of this exceptional landscape. Following the address a panel discussion was also hosted by Alix Hill from Storey and Ward. (Images: Felicity Watson & Rebecca Davies)

The organisers would like to thank the Gundijt Mirring representatives for their time and generous sharing of their cultural knowledge and the sponsors – the Heritage Council of Victoria, GML Heritage, Extent, Lovell Chen, Conservation Studio and Storey & Ward – for their support of the event. A big thank you also to venue partner and sponsor ACAHUCH (University of Melbourne).

We look forward to continuing to build on the relationship with the rangers and GMTAOC with the potential for an On Country visit to Budj Bim for ICOMOS members also in the works.

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ICOMOS INTERNATIONAL

NEW Susan McIntyre-Tamwoy appointed co-chair of the ICOMOS World Heritage Panel

Congratulations Sue McIntyre-Tamwoy on your recent appointment as co-chair of the ICOMOS World Heritage Panel. We look forward to hearing your updates!

ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand & Historic Places Aotearoa Joint Conference | Napier NZ | 9-12 October 2025

Interpreting Our Heritage

ICOMOS Aotearoa New Zealand and Historic Places Aotearoa are holding a joint conference in Napier, New Zealand, on the theme of Interpreting Heritage.

New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage and history has been packaged, presented, and interpreted for over 100 years. Much has changed in this time – the audience, the purpose, the technology and method.

What has driven these changes? Have the changes been successful?

Our conference will address this theme through papers, discussions and fieldtrips.

Further information can be found here

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AGA2025 in Lumbini NEPAL 11- 19 October 2025

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

If you are planning on attending, please email the secretariat: austicomos@deakin.edu.au as we would like to compile a list of our members attending.

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ICOMOS MEMBERS

NEW EOI for the Executive Committee | Applications close 28 September 2025

Applications are being accepted for Full International Members (including Young & Emerging) to join the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee. Joining the committee is an excellent way to be involved with the national body, expand your professional network and contribute to the future of the organisation.

The application form can be accessed here.

The Executive Committee is bound by the Australia ICOMOS Code of Conduct for members of the EC & all sub-Committees & Groups.

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NEW AICOMOS WA Event Review by Mitch Cleghorn

The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc (AACAI) WA Chapter hosted a hugely successful and well attended annual quiz night on the 15 of September in Fremantle. Many WA ICOMOS members were in attendance, and donated ICOMOS bucket hats were amongst the most sought-after prizes. Special thanks are due to JJ McDermott, Emma Beckett and Annebelle Davis for organising and hosting the event.

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Membership Payments for the 2025/2026 Membership Year Now Due

As Australia ICOMOS runs on the financial year, membership payments for the 25/26 financial year are now due.

There are three ways you can pay: via the membership database, direct deposit or credit card.

Direct Deposit Account name: Australia ICOMOS BSB: 033 120 Account Number: 349654 Reference: Members Name (please ensure you add this)

Please send a banking receipt to austicomos@deakin.edu.au

Pin Payments: Make a payment to Australia ICOMOS – Pin Payments Please note the name of the member.

If your circumstances have changed and you would like to move your membership to retired, unwaged or would like a payment plan please reach out to the secretariat austicomos@deakin.edu.au

Unsure of your current financial status? Please log in to the membership database and view the ‘Payments History’ link (See example)

This will show whether you are paid until 30/06/26 (up to date) or 30/06/25 (expired)

A reminder that current financial membership is a requirement for participation in ICOMOS groups and committees like ISCs/NSCs, working groups etc, as is the use of the post nominal M.ICOMOS. These are important membership benefits. The executive will be checking payments over the coming months to ensure that membership fees are paid.

Changed address recently? Please update the member database.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS / EOI

NEW City of Perth Heritage Conservation Grants NOW OPEN

Applications for the City of Perth’s Heritage Conservation Grants program 2025/26 are now being accepted. Contact the Sponsorship team now to discuss your potential project (details below)

Program Details

Two streams of funding are available under the program:

Heritage Advice and Documentation – Funding of up to $15,000 or up to 75% of the total documentation and professional fees available, whichever is the lesser amount; and
Heritage Conservation Works – Matched funding of up to $25,000 or up to 50% of the project cost available, whichever is the lesser amount.

Projects funded through the Heritage Conservation Grants should enhance the public realm, maintain and enable use of heritage-protected places, and develop community understanding about the importance of heritage conservation.

Key Details

Program: NOW OPEN
Applications Close: 17 November 2025, 4pm AWST
Notification of decision: 25 February 2026

Projects may commence following the date of submission for a Heritage Conservation Grant on SmartyGrants. However, projects that have commenced and/or have been completed prior to the date of submission are ineligible.

Key Information
Program guidelines outlining eligibility, assessment criteria, program outcomes and key dates are available on the City’s website.

Contact the team: (08) 9461 3352 Email: planning@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

To learn more about projects that have achieved great outcomes with the support of a City grant, view the case study for Newspaper House | City of Perth

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NEW Queensland Government Grassroots Environmental Grants Program Round 1: Environmental Conservation is now OPEN

Grants will be provided to eligible recipients to increase and support their capacity to improve the sustainability of our natural assets and/or protect and improve the biodiversity of Queensland’s natural environments.

Projects funded will be those that fall into the following categories:

Category 1 – Grants of up to $15,000 (excl GST) to purchase general equipment such as items for weeding and revegetation activities, camera traps, PPE, and/or facility upgrades such as installation of efficient irrigation, water tanks, and garden sheds to support/improve an organisation’s capacity to undertake environmental conservation activities.

Category 2 – Grants of up to $30,000 (excl GST) will be provided to deliver on-ground projects to safeguard Queensland’s natural environment through activities which rehabilitate, protect and improve biodiversity and habitat.

A single application may seek funding for Category 1 activities and Category 2 activities. In such instances, the total funding of the grant will not exceed $45,000 (excl GST).

Program guidelines and application details are available on the Queensland Government website.

Applications close 4:00pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025.

For more information email GEGrants@detsi.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3330 6360.

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Getty 2026-2027 Conservation Guest Scholar cycle applications now open

The Conservation Guest Scholars Program provides opportunities for established scholars or professionals who have attained distinction in the cultural heritage conservation field.

Recipients are in residence at the Getty Conservation Institute for three months, in which they pursue their own projects free from work-related obligations, make use of research collections at the Getty Center and Getty Villa, and participate with other Getty scholars, fellows, and interns in the intellectual life of Getty.

Applications are welcome from researchers and practitioners of all nationalities working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science and related fields. Applicants should have at least seven years of professional experience and should have an established record of publications and other contributions to the field. Individuals from groups underrepresented across the field of cultural heritage conservation are encouraged to apply. Proposals for postdoctoral research or research that contributes to a PhD or other academic degree will not be considered.

For eligibility, terms, and how to apply, visit https://gty.art/GCIScholars. The application deadline is October 1, 2025.

For questions regarding the program or the application process, please contact: GCIScholars@getty.edu

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Call for Applications for the Richard Mackay Scholarship

At its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Perth, Australia ICOMOS established a special higher degree research scholarship named in honour and recognition of the outstanding contribution to the success of the ICOMOS General Assembly 2023 made by Prof Richard Mackay, AM.

The Australia ICOMOS Richard Mackay Scholarship is an annual scholarship of $10,000 for research related expenses for an enrolled higher degree student with an approved research plan.

The student may be enrolled at any university in Australia and their research will contribute to understanding and conserving heritage, broadly conceived.

Please find the detailed Terms and Conditions here.

How do I apply?

Your application should include:

A CV that highlights your academic achievements.
A two-page summary of your University-approved research proposal and outline of the proposed research activities that the scholarship would be used to support.
A detailed budget for the proposed research activities for up to AUD$10,000 including, for example, flights, accommodation, library/archive access fees, documentation fees, fieldwork costs etc.
A one-page personal statement that demonstrates the following:

the contribution of your research to the field of heritage studies, how the planned activities are essential to your research, and an interest in the work of Australia ICOMOS.

Applications are due by 5pm 20 October, 2025. Please email your application as a single PDF attachment, Attention: Rebecca Davies, Secretariat Officer, Australia ICOMOS, with ‘Australia ICOMOS Richard Mackay Scholarship’ in the subject line. Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au

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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS

NEW City of Canada Bay Heritage Society | Dame Eadith Walker Estate (Yaralla) Open Day | 26 Oct 2025

Our Society’s major fund-raising events are our Open Days on the two historic Walker Estates. All money raised is used for the preservation of these estates.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL: You will need to book in for a specific time for your tour

TOURS: Commencing at 10:30 am, tours leave throughout the day at 30 minute intervals. Groups are limited to 20 people to enable the guide to interact better with the group.

PARKING: You will be advised of parking details at the time of booking.

SOUVENIRS: Trish Skehan’s books, The Walkers of Yaralla ($25) and Where the Blue Wattle Grows ($15.00), will be available for sale as well as smaller leaflets on the Walkers and Rivendell. These are also always available at our museum at 1 Bent Street, Concord.

CATERING: Devonshire Teas will be available for sale during the day. As well a barbecue lunch and cans of drink may be available from our BBQ Trailer at a nominal cost.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/yaralla-estate-open-day-sunday-26-october-2025/tickets

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NEW Eureka 3D-XR | Driving digital transformation in Cultural Heritage Institutions | Free webinar series | Nov & Dec 2025

An online training programme to provide knowledge and practical insights to cultural heritage professionals Organized by EUreka3D-XR and ICA (International Council on Archives)

A great opportunity to discuss with highly renowned experts, exchange knowledge and experiences, and acquire practical tools and methodologies for the digital transformation in the field of cultural heritage.

Apply now and improve your skills through this online training programme!

Three online sessions of 2 hours long, in English. Each session includes a keynote speech from different domain experts, and an interactive working session offered to a selected group of learners who will discuss, engage and share experiences.

It is possible to attend the keynote speeches independently, as they are designed for a broad audience. These streamed open-access lectures provide insights into the opportunities, challenges, and practical applications of emerging technologies in the cultural heritage sector. Free to attend.

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Gawler Heritage Collection Committee & AICOMOS present Heritage: A Concept in Evolution | 1.30- 5pm ACST | 26 Sept 2025

Presented by the Gawler Heritage Collection Committee in partnership with the Australian International Council on Monuments and Sites, this half day symposium will explore the importance of heritage buildings in sustaining a sense of identity and community. Themed around leveraging value from historic buildings through adaptive reuse, this unique event will be of interest to planners. builders, architects, property owners, historians, cultural tourism operators and all those interested in our built cultural heritage.

The first session will be a conversation between Stephanie Johnston and Dr. Jane Lennon AM, on the development of the Burra Charter, the internationally recognised guidelines for heritage conservation practices. Our second session will feature Anthony Coupe architect and director of Mulloway Studio and industrial archaeologist Kate Clark who will focus on the economic, cultural and social forces that shape our understanding and management of heritage development and the perceived value of such developments. The third session will be a Q&A with the session speakers and representatives from Heritage SA.

Finally, there will be networking drinks and the opening of the exhibition ‘Past in the Present: Gawler’s built heritage ‘, curated by Daniel Downs.

This event is proudly sponsored by Business Gawler.

To book please follow this link

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Centre for Rare and Forgotten Trades Restoration Skills Workshops 21, 22, 23 November 2025

Introduction To Leadlight Restoration with Brian Sims

Friday – Sunday, 21 – 23 November 9:30am – 4:30pm

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/introduction-to-leadlight-restoration/

You will bring your own small leadlight panel along for the workshop, and using this will learn how to safely clean and prepare the panel for restoration, dismantle the damaged areas, repair existing solder joins, select and cut replacement glass pieces and solder them into place. At the end of the session, you will have a restored leadlight panel ready for installation.

$770

Introduction To Building a Dry Stone Wall / Intermediate Dry Stone Walling: Cheekends with Emma Knowles

Saturday & Sunday, 22 & 23 November 9:00am – 5:00pm

https://www.raretradescentre.com.au/events/introduction-to-building-a-dry-stone-wall/

You will work as a team with other workshop participants to build a small section of a wall using traditional dry stone walling techniques, learning about tools, planning and design, types of stone, selecting the appropriate stones for your build, creating a wall foundation, and deconstructing and re-constructing sections of an existing dry stone wall. You will gain the knowledge and skills to commence a basic private project and pursue further learning.

$630

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Book launch: Old North Melbourne Fiona Gatt | Royal Historical Society of Victoria | 23 September 2025

Join the RHS to celebrate the publication of Old North Melbourne, the first comprehensive book on the nineteenth-century history of Hotham/North Melbourne, by Dr Fiona Gatt.

This is the story of the first fifty years of today’s much-loved suburb of North Melbourne. This book details the triumphs and struggles of the people of nineteenth-century North Melbourne, revealing fascinating individuals and the collective story of the emergence of this determined working-class community.

Fiona will be introduced by Professor Andrew May, who has described the book as ‘Australian urban history at its best’.

Book (free) tickets here. https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-old-north-melbourne/

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PUBLICATIONS

Reconciliation Australia announces new truth telling resources hub

Reconciliation Australia is proud to announce that the new community truth-telling resources hub is now live!

Truth-telling encompasses a range of activities, initiatives and processes that enable a fuller and more accurate account of Australia’s history, an account that recognises the strength and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Developed through our Community Truth-telling Pathways program, these resources aim to promote practices that respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures and are informed by research, case studies, partnerships and other knowledge sharing opportunities undertaken with communities involved in local truth-telling processes.

These initial fact sheets and guides will support you to develop your foundational understanding of these processes by answering questions such as: What is truth-telling? What can it look like in practice? How can non-Indigenous people engage appropriately?

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SITUATIONS VACANT

NEW SITUATION VACANT | CEO National Trust WA | Perth WA | Applications Close 22 Sept 2025

Reporting to the Council, the CEO will provide visionary and strategic leadership to ensure the organisation thrives as a trusted steward of heritage places, collections, and landscapes, and as a leader in education and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of the Strategic and Corporate Business Plans.
Champion heritage values and foster broad stakeholder and community engagement.
Provide guidance and advice to Council with respect, inclusivity, and transparency.
Inspire and empower a skilled leadership team across corporate services, asset management, and marketing and community services.
Ensure robust governance, financial sustainability, risk management, and compliance.
Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and service excellence across staff and volunteers.
Oversee acquisition and allocation of resources and organisational compliance.
Represent the National Trust nationally through the Australian Council of National Trusts.
Perth-based role with stakeholder engagement across Western Australia.

Further information can be found here

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. For a confidential discussion, contact:

Paul Phillips, Senior Business Director, or Jack Purcell, Associate Researcher
T: (+61) 0403 918 028
E: paul.phillips@hays.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT | Team Leader Cultural Heritage | EMM Consulting | Sydney | FT or PT | Applications close 4 October 2025

At EMM, we’ve brought together an amazing team of archaeologists, dedicated to leading the way in heritage assessments, management plans and adaptive re-use, ensuring social acceptance and project outcomes that celebrate the past while promoting a sustainable future.
What’s really special about our team is how we work as one team, not as regional centres; so collaboration, mentorship, and sharing knowledge and expertise is part of our everyday. Our reputation and expertise in Planning & Environmental Consulting Services means that we work on some of Australia’s biggest projects and innovation is always part of the solution here.

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:
• Plenty of passion and drive and living and leading with shared values will be in your DNA
• 8 years plus relevant post graduate experience, preferably gained within an Heritage consultancy environment covering archaeological consulting experience in Aboriginal heritage management; including field investigations, impact assessment and statutory approvals (cultural heritage management plans, Aboriginal heritage impact permits)
• Previous leadership or coaching and mentoring experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic thinking and business planning
• Ability to manage own time and priorities effectively
• Superior project management and project delivery skills.
• Have a current/valid unrestricted QLD driver’s license

Further information can be found here

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SITUATION VACANT | Senior Archaeologist (Aboriginal Heritage) | EMM Consulting | Sydney | FT | Applications close 4 October 2025

EMM are looking for an experienced archaeologist to join our Cultural Heritage team to lead a range of truly diverse projects and helping shape and mentor our early career specialists. We are a collaborative team, from early career Archaeologists to highly experienced industry leaders with a diverse blend of backgrounds including academia, public sector, and consulting. We are always challenging ourselves to bring practical, innovative approaches that make a difference to truly diverse projects, from small-scale residential developments to some of the largest renewables and infrastructure development projects in Australia.

Here’s what you’ll bring to have impact:
• A relevant tertiary degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, or heritage studies
• A minimum of 5-10 years archaeological consulting experience in Aboriginal heritage management; including field investigations, impact assessment and statutory approvals (cultural heritage management plans, Aboriginal heritage impact permits)
• A passion for mentoring early career archaeologists and growing successful teams
• Exceptional reporting and quality assurance skills, underpinned by deep knowledge of state, territory, and Commonwealth legislation
• A current valid unrestricted drivers’ license and Construction Industry Safety Induction (White Card)

Further information can be found here.

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SITUATION VACANT | Senior Director ACT Heritage | Canberra | FT | Applications close 4 October 2025

The Environment, Heritage & Parks Division is seeking a highly experienced, dynamic individual to undertake the role of Senior Director, ACT Heritage. ACT Heritage administers the provisions of the Heritage Act 2004 (the Act) and assists in the recognition, protection, conservation and celebration of the ACT’s unique heritage places and objects, including Aboriginal places and objects. ACT Heritage also coordinates the annual Canberra and Region Heritage Festival and administers the annual funding of the ACT Heritage Grants Program.

For further information and to apply please follow this link

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SITUATION VACANT | Heritage Advisor | National Trust QLD | Brisbane | FT | Applications assessed on submission

As our Heritage Advisor, you will provide high-level strategic advice to the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on heritage matters, legislation, planning provisions, and appeals. You’ll work closely with site teams, heritage custodians, and external stakeholders to ensure best-practice heritage management across our diverse portfolio of sites. You’ll also play a central role in delivering interpretation strategies, supporting public programs and events, and shaping advocacy initiatives that align with NTAQ’s mission to conserve and advance Queensland’s cultural heritage.

To be successful in this role, you should have demonstrated high level knowledge and experience in heritage services (5+ years) or experience in administering a Local Council Heritage Register and superior understanding of heritage legislation and conservation.

For further information and to apply please follow this link

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SITUATION VACANT | Senior Heritage Consultant/Archaeologist (Aboriginal archaeology) | GML Heritage | Canberra | Applications assessed on submission

GML is seeking a full-time Senior Heritage Consultant/Archaeologist (Aboriginal Archaeology) to work in our Canberra office. You will join a collaborative team working on a wide variety of projects in both Aboriginal and historical archaeology and across the full spectrum of heritage consultancy. To support those considering a move to Canberra, we’re offering a $5,000 relocation package for candidates who relocate for this role.

Further information can be found here

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SITUATION VACANT | Project Support Officer (Curatorial) | National Trust WA West Perth | Submissions close 26 Sept 2025

This fixed term part time role will provide support for key interpretation and collections projects and undertake documentation and digitisation of moveable heritage collections using Vernon CMS.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide support for key interpretation and collections projects.
2. Assist with collections management, inc; accessioning artefacts, object photography and updating records in Vernon CMS;
3. Undertake image management and action image and multimedia copyright and permissions for projects.
4. Draft social media and other communications relating to interpretation and collections projects;
5. Liaise with volunteers and other staff relating to interpretation and collections projects;
6. Prepare reports and other correspondence as required; and
7. Other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Further information can be found here or contact Enzo.Sirna@ntwa.com.au

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SITUATION VACANT |Strawberry Hill at Barmup caretaker | National Trust WA | closing Friday 3 October 2025

Strawberry Hill at Barmup in Kinjarling/ Albany on the south coast of Western Australia is a highly significant heritage site offering an insight into Aboriginal and colonial culture in a landscape that attracts many visitors each year. Currently underway are extensive conservation and interpretation works that will see the site re-open to the public as a refreshed and engaging cultural tourism offering.

This is an important role as an ambassador for the National Trust. Supported by Central Office staff, the caretaker works with an enthusiastic group of volunteers to keep the site open to the public, maintain the special grounds, welcome visitors, and engage the community. We are looking for a passionate advocate for heritage with the skills to ensure a positive, welcoming experience for our visitors, and support Central Office staff to manage front of house operations and maintenance.

For further information please contact Enzo.Sirna@ntwa.com.au

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