ICOMOS MEMBERS
Member Spotlight
Our members work in many and varied facets of cultural heritage and as your membership organisation we would like to showcase some of your expertise and initiatives. If you would like to be included in an edition of our e news, please send a paragraph or two and a photo to our secretariat: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
Please note we cannot advertise individual businesses, this is purely to highlight our wonderful members.
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AICOMOS SUBMISSIONS
NEW Establishing the NSW Development Coordination Authority
The AICOMOS submission regarding: the NSW Government’s establishment of the Development Coordination Authority (DCA)
Australia ICOMOS’ submission can be read here.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS / NOMINATIONS / EOI
NEW World Monuments Fund (WMF) biennial, nomination-based open call for the World Monuments Watch now live
The World Monuments Watch is WMF’s signature program, spotlighting places where heritage action can spark meaningful change—by responding to urgent threats, addressing community needs, or advancing innovative solutions to global challenges. From this open call, 25 sites will be selected for the 2027 Watch cycle to receive advocacy and direct support from WMF.
The nomination deadline is 5:00 PM EDT on March 20, 2026.
Further information can be found here.
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NEW National Trust Queensland | Queensland Heritage Awards 2026 | Applications close 13th March 2026
The National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards celebrate excellence in conserving, protecting, and interpreting Queensland’s First Nations, built, natural, and cultural heritage, and we are back in 2026.
Whether your project restored a historic building, preserved a collection, delivered a community program, or advocated for heritage, now is your chance to be recognised.
Visit the National Trust Queensland website for everything you need to know.
Key Details:
Entries Close: 11:59 pm on Friday, 13 March 2026
Eligibility: Projects completed between 1 January 2023 and 31 December
2025, and Significant Projects completed 2019-2022.
Shortlist announced: April 2026
Awards Ceremony: Thursday 14 May 2026 (Queensland venue to be
announced)
The awards are a signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival.
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NEW Queensland Government – DETSI Grassroots Environmental Grants now open
Round 1: Koala Habitat Restoration
Grants of up to $75,000 (excluding GST) will be provided to eligible recipients for on-ground projects which seek to revegetate koala habitat and increase landscape connectivity in a Koala Priority Area (KPA) or an Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS). A total of $1 million in funding is available in this round of the grant program.
Projects funded will be those which encourage community participation and engagement and that:
- revegetate cleared or regrowth koala habitat; and
- increase landscape connectivity for koalas.
Grant funding will only be provided for eligible locations within a KPA or an ARKS area, and which are identified as Koala Habitat or Koala Habitat Restoration areas.
Program guidelines and application details are available on the Queensland Government website and includes other Grassroots Environmental Grants funding opportunities for Conservation Outcomes for Marine Plants.
Applications close 4:00pm on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
For more information email GEGrants@detsi.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3330 6360.
Call for Candidatures: Focal Point for the ICOMOS Indigenous Heritage Working Group (2026-2029) Submissions due 17 April 2026
The work of the IHWG is a critical aspect of ICOMOS’ ability to meet its mandate of providing guidance on the conservation of cultural heritage, supporting the implementation of the World Heritage Convention, and increasing Indigenous participation in our organization. It also supports our National Committees through the provision of guidance and promotion of best practice in the conservation of Indigenous heritage.
ICOMOS’ work is undertaken by the Indigenous Heritage Working Group (IHWG) under the coordination of a volunteer ICOMOS Focal Point.
Indigenous Members of ICOMOS are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are seeking candidates to take on this volunteer position for the period: remainder 2026- December 2029.
For more information on the position and how to apply click here.
The candidate’s CV (maximum 2 pages) and motivation letter (maximum 1 page) in English should be sent to secretariat@icomos.org by Friday 17 April 2026.
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The Ministers Stonework Program | George Proudman Fellowship 2026 | Applications Close: 16th March 2026
The Ministers Stonework Program (MSP) is excited to announce the relaunch of the George Proudman Fellowship 2026.
The George Proudman Fellowship (GPF) is sponsored by the stone industry and the NSW Government. The successful Fellow is awarded up to $18,000 towards individual skills enhancement for the benefit of heritage stonemasonry in Australia. The GPF provides opportunities for a stonemason to travel overseas to gain experience that may not be readily available in Australia.
Relaunch Applications Open: 16th February 2026
Relaunch Applications Close: 16th March 2026
For further information on the fellowship, guidelines and how to apply, please see the link below:
https://www.publicworks.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/the-george-proudman-fellowship-2026/
Please email if you have any further questions: gpf@pwa.nsw.gov.au
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Developing a new Queensland Heritage Strategy- Discussion Paper
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the development of a new Queensland Heritage Strategy.
The new strategy will succeed the existing strategy and deliver a fresh start for heritage.
The Delivering a fresh start for Queensland’s heritage discussion paper presents five focus areas for feedback:
- Making heritage accessible
- Improving stewardship
- Celebrating heritage
- Optimising benefits of heritage
- Enhancing governance
Feedback will be used to inform the development of the new strategy, which is expected to be released in late 2026, once consultation feedback has been received and considered.
Views are also sought on changes to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 that are aimed at improving stewardship and enhancing governance for the protection and management of our heritage places.
Join the online briefing
You are invited to attend an online briefing on Monday 23 February from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Take the opportunity to hear more about the proposals and ask questions directly to the Department staff.
Register to attend.
Further in-person and online events will be hosted throughout the consultation period.
How to provide feedback
Read the discussion paper and submit your feedback (via an online feedback form; or by uploading or emailing a submission).
Consultation closes 5pm, 31 March 2026.
More information
Website: Developing a new Queensland heritage strategy
Consultation platform: www.detsi.qld.gov.au/consultation
Email: HeritageFeedback@detsi.qld.gov.au
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Moran Award for History of Science Research
Applications for the Australian Academy of Science’s Moran Award for History of Science Research are now open. Aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with expertise in the history of Australian science, it provides up to $10,000 to support access to archives that record the history of science in Australia, and it can be used towards travel and accommodation costs.
Applications close 1 June 2026. Check the award webpage for full requirements and how to apply.
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Call for Contributions | International conference and summer school | Emerging Professionals Working Group (EPWG) ICOMOS Germany in collaboration with ICOMOS Kazakhstan | Almaty, Kazakhstan | 17 to 21 August 2026
“Global Dissonant Modernities: Designing the Future for 20th-Century Architectural Monuments and Sites”.
The event focuses on the conservation of 20th-century architectural heritage, particularly in post-socialist and rapidly transforming urban contexts. The conference invites paper and presentation proposals across four thematic panels (including significance and legal frameworks, political and ideological dissonance, methodology and capacity building, and conservation in practice). In parallel, the summer school offers Emerging Professionals the opportunity to apply theoretical insights to a concrete case study in Almaty.
Please find further information in the attachment. And follow the links for the application:
– Call for Contributions (Conference): https://forms.gle/2uSMTdKcCY2ocYdv8
– Call for Workshop Participation (Summer School): https://forms.gle/9sfyh3GhmYrUQsMk8
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WORKSHOPS / COURSES / EVENTS / EXHIBITIONS
NEW Museums of History NSW | Firestick | The Mint NSW | 16 April 2026
Firestick is a new six-part talk series featuring First Nations visionaries who are blazing a trail and lighting the way for future generations in diverse industries, from video game design to global fashion.
Taking place in the lead-up to Anzac Day, the first talk draws on the historically overlooked experiences of Indigenous servicemen in the 20th century. Speakers include Ngunnawal/Gomeroi man Michael Bell, Indigenous Liaison Officer at the Australian War Memorial, and Yuwaalaraay filmmaker Dylan Nicholls.
This talk will also feature an exclusive screening of Nicholls’s award-winning 2025 documentary Bringing his spirit home, a moving portrait of Gomeroi man Peter Milliken as he travels to France to visit his uncle’s war grave and return soil to Country.
The format of the series encourages informal post-talk gatherings between the speakers and audience, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and deeper understanding of Indigenous innovation and agency. Continue the conversation in the Mint courtyard over food and drinks.
Free event, register here.
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NEW Australian Gardens of History Society NSW Branch | Chinese Garden of Friendship Visit | 14 March 2026
Enjoy a tour of the Chinese Garden of Friendship with expert guides, landscape architect and urban designer, Oi Choong and heritage specialist, Julian Siu. They prepared the conservation management plan for the garden, which preceded its listing on the NSW heritage register.
This plan is guiding changes, like the 2025 Meandering Pathway of Tranquility. It complements a 2012 major horticultural maintenance plan, 2004 landscape maintenance plan, Feng Shui analysis and advice from 1988 – 2004 from Guangzhou Garden Planning & Building Design Institute, in many visits. Gardens evolve!
Designed in China by Guangdong Landscape Bureau, it was built, planted, and opened in 1988 as a joint government project, part of celebrating Australia’s Bicentenary. It represents the culmination of aspirations of Australian-Chinese communities and years of organising. It celebrates the longevity and contribution of Australian-Chinese people to NSW and the sister state relationship of NSW and Guangdong province. It is one of few traditional public Chinese gardens created outside mainland China.
The garden was listed on the NSW State Heritage Register in 2018 as exemplar of a community-based late 20th century overseas Chinese garden (as found in Australasia, North America, and Europe). As NSW’s first ling-nam (Southern or Cantonese style) garden developed cooperatively between Sydney’s Chinese communities, NSW & Chinese public authorities. And as a symbol of the welcoming of Australian-Chinese communities into NSW & Australian society.
Tickets available here.
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ICTC Webinar Series February – June 2026
From Principles to Practice:
Applying the ICOMOS International Charter for Cultural Heritage Tourism (2022)
The ICOMOS International Cultural Tourism Committee (ICTC) launches a monthly webinar series on the ICOMOS International Charter on Cultural Heritage Tourism (2022). Presentations and discussions aims to empower ICOMOS members in implementation of the Charter.
The webinars will lead up to ICOMOS General Assembly 2026 in Kuching and inform the many events where tourism will be addressed.
WEBINAR PROGRAMME
25 March (13:00 CET)
Principles 1 & 2
Planning · Visitor Management · Inclusive Governance
22 April (13:00 CET)
Principle 3
Knowledge · Interpretation · Education
27 May (13:00 CET)
Principles 4 & 5
Community · Local Development · Benefit-sharing
24 June (13:00 CET)
Principles 6 & 7
Climate Action · Sustainability · Long-term Management
Registration is free to ICOMOS members: ICTC Webinar Series 2026 – Registration
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2026 Australian Heritage Festival Event Registrations Open Now
Registrations are now open for organisations, communities, and creators to take part in the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival, running from throughout April and May across country.
The Australian Heritage Festival is coordinated by the National Trusts of Australia, with the vision of recognising and celebrating the significance of our natural, built, cultural and social heritage, to ensure it is valued and cared for by the community and protected for future generations. Whether you’re a gallery, library, museum, historical society, local council, tourism operator, winery, university, or simply passionate about heritage, we invite you to share your stories and host an event in 2026.
The 2026 theme, Change, explores how history shapes us—and how we shape history in return.
This year, the National Trust has launched a new Festival website featuring improved navigation for attendees and a self-managed portal for organisers. Registering your event is now simpler, faster, and more intuitive.
Visit the website to find out more: australianheritagefestival.org.au
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PUBLICATIONS / SURVEYS
NEW Joint media release: World Heritage recognition one step closer for iconic Victorian Trades Hall
Senator The Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
The Hon Sonya Kilkenny MP, Victorian Minister for Planning
The iconic Victorian Trades Hall in Melbourne is now one step closer to being recognised on the global stage, after being nominated for World Heritage consideration.
Believed to be the oldest purpose-built Workers Assembly Hall in the world still used by trade unions, the hall has hosted campaigns that have gone on to change Australia including the 8-hour workday movement, which we all benefit from to this day.
The Workers Museum in Copenhagen examined hundreds of halls from around the world before selecting the Victorian Trades Hall as one of four exemplar candidates for nomination.
Read the media release here.
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NEW PhD Survey on sustainable conservation in above-ground archaeological sites
As part of his doctoral thesis research at Gazi University (Turkey), Institute of Science, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nevin Gültekin, Ferruh Yılmaz Gülser is seeking expert opinions on sustainable conservation in above-ground archaeological sites.
This study also examines the performance of “best practice” examples in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes.
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJNOz1OLvspCcFC4aa8jDssrZ-uQjv_IlWXn63Rq65XfNlbA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105129628890008619782
Contact Ferruh Yılmaz Gülser for further information: ferruhgulser@gmail.com
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CyArk | Virtual Museum of Ukrainian History
This free exhibition published on CyArk’s Tapestry platform features five galleries and 25 high-resolution 3D models, paired with insights from Ukrainian archaeologists and experts to illuminate the rich, multilayered histories that have shaped Ukraine’s identity across eras and cultures.
The launch marks the culmination of three years of training and capacity-building with Ukrainian institutions, implemented in collaboration with the Ukrainian NGO Archaïc, and reflects the hard work and dedication of our Ukrainian partners. CyArk staff convened participants from across Ukraine in Poland to deliver digital documentation equipment and hands-on training. Those same teams returned home to document hundreds of artifacts and heritage sites, strengthening local capacity to safeguard cultural heritage as part of Ukraine’s recovery. These efforts were made possible with support from Iron Mountain, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, and Jagiellonian University. To learn more about the project, check out the blog or press release.
Explore the virtual museum here
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SITUATIONS VACANT
NEW BIOSIS | Senior Built Heritage Consultant | NSW | Applications assessed on submission
BIOSIS are seeking a Senior Built Heritage Consultant to join our NSW team, where you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects. In this role, you will report to the Manager – Heritage (NSW) and play an active part in project delivery through your involvement in project teams, project management, site investigation, and client liaison.
A key part of the position involves providing technical guidance to junior consultants, as well as leading and developing project teams. You will help new team members understand our work, support them in building capability, and contribute to identifying opportunities, developing new work, and winning projects.
You may be based in any of their NSW offices, and you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a wide variety of projects across the state.
Please apply for this position on the SWAG job board.
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NEW BIOSIS | Senior Ecologist – Offset Coordinator | NSW | Applications assessed on submission
BIOSIS are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Ecologist or Botanist to join our NSW ecology team in any of our offices. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading complex ecological projects and is ready to take ownership of biodiversity offset coordination across New South Wales.
As a Senior Ecologist – Offset Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering ecological assessments, environmental approvals, and conservation planning. You’ll also lead the development of Biodiversity Stewardship Sites and provide expert advice on offset strategy, pricing, and compliance. This is a dynamic position combining technical expertise, project management, client engagement, and mentoring of junior staff.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter that includes three words you’d use to describe yourself here.
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NEW BIOSIS | Senior Heritage Consultant | VIC | Applications assessed on submission
BIOSIS are seeking a Senior Heritage Consultant to join their Port Melbourne team, where you will apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects across both Aboriginal and historical archaeology. You will report to the Team Leader – Heritage (Vic) and will be a technical expert with demonstrated experience in delivering Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMPs) or historical heritage assessments. You will play an active role in project work through participation in project teams, project management, fieldwork, and client liaison. Independence is encouraged through actively seeking mentoring and advice. Administrative duties include those incorporated as part of project work as well as additional duties as required.
Please apply for this position via our SWAG job board.
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NEW RBA Architects +Conservation Consultants | Senior Heritage Consultant | Melbourne | Applications assessed on submission
RBA are seeking a highly capable built heritage practitioner with demonstrated experience delivering complex heritage projects and providing strategic heritage advice. Working alongside our Director, Principal Heritage Consultant and broader team, you will lead projects ensuring rigorous, defensible and best-practice heritage outcomes for our clients and the places we work with. Their ideal candidate would be a confident and friendly multitasker who enjoys variety, thrives on organisation, brings strong communication skills, and values contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
For further information take a look at the website and socials. Submit a CV along with a portfolio to Roger Beeston, Director — contact@rbaarchitects.com.au
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NEW RBA Architects +Conservation Consultants | Experienced Graduate Architect | Melbourne | Applications assessed on submission
RBA are seeking a motivated and experienced graduate of architecture with 3 – 5 years of post-graduate experience to join our growing team. This is an on-going full-time position and you will be working closely with the Director, Principal Architect and broader team to utilise and develop your skills to deliver successful conservation, adaptive re-use and contemporary architectural projects. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in the field of built heritage conservation and adaptive re-use, they would be a friendly multitasker who values contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
For further information take a look at the website and socials. Submit a CV along with a portfolio to Roger Beeston, Director — contact@rbaarchitects.com.au
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NEW OCP Architects | Senior Heritage Architect | Sydney | Full-Time | Applications assessed on submission
OCP Architects is seeking an experienced Senior Heritage Architect to join our established conservation practice based in Surry Hills, Sydney.
We work across a diverse portfolio of heritage, adaptive re-use, and façade restoration projects, including significant institutional and public-sector sites across NSW.
We are looking for a confident and proactive heritage professional with 5–10 years’ experience who can:
- Lead conservation and adaptive re-use projects from assessment through delivery
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation including Schedules of Work, specifications, and heritage reports
• Provide clear advice on statutory heritage frameworks and approval pathways
• Coordinate consultant teams and liaise directly with clients
• Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to a positive and professional studio culture
• Demonstrate strong construction knowledge, including detailing, on-site experience, and an understanding of traditional building methods
A strong understanding of the Burra Charter, NSW heritage legislation and conservation methodologies is essential.
Experience in CAD workflows (or willingness to engage in BIM environments) will be highly regarded as the practice continues to evolve its technical capabilities.
This is a full-time, office-based role with the opportunity to take ownership of projects within a collaborative and technically focused team.
Applications (CV + portfolio) to info@ocp.net.au
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GML | Senior Heritage Professional | Sydney | FT | Applications assessed on submission
GML Heritage is seeking a committed and proactive Associate, Senior Associate or Principal level consultant to join our Heritage Places team in Sydney. As one of Australia’s largest and most innovative heritage practices, we offer the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that shape positive heritage outcomes for communities, clients and stakeholders.
Further information can be found here.
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