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Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series
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VICOMITES Site Inspection Opportunity at Newport Railway Workshops
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The familiar fate of post offices
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Nominations for the PHA NSW’s Public History Prize are now open
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17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – registration reminder
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Hunter Heritage Network Seminar 30 September 2011
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16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference, Hobart, November 2011 – early bird registrations
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Churchill Fellowships Seminar
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Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Study Expressions of Interest, Ararat Rural City
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SITUATION VACANT Expressions of Interest called: Port Arthur Historic Site – Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project
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SITUATION VACANT Tender for panel of conservators for capital / conservation work to monuments, memorials and public art in City of Port Phillip
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor(s), City of Manningham
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, Research Assistant, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Services Branch Manager (Senior position), Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, New Zealand
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1. Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series
Archaeology as Place Memory: considering archaeology and place making in the north eastern United States and Quebec
Tracy Ireland
In this talk Tracy will explore how urban archaeological places are created and experienced in the north eastern United States and Quebec, and compare this with recent research on comparative sites in Australia and New Zealand. While there is extensive international literature on best practice for archaeological conservation and preservation in situ, there is more limited discussion of the meanings of the places created and how they are experienced and understood by communities. Tracy has been working towards understanding how people experience these places and how this intersects with place and identity in postcolonial contexts, where historical solid ground is so often sought as a counter to political and cultural debates about how and why the past matters!
Tracy Ireland is an archaeologist and heritage researcher and has been the Director of the Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage, at the University of Canberra, since 2009. Tracy previously led the Canberra office of Godden Mackay Logan, Heritage Consultants. She is currently working on a project looking at the conservation of historical archaeological remains in situ called ‘Material Memories’, funded by a UC Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship. As part of her research Tracy visited the United States, Canada and Denmark in April and May 2011.
Members and the public are welcome. Refreshments will be available appropriate to the topic of the talk! This is part of a series of talks organised by Australia ICOMOS.
Time & Date: 5.00-6.30 pm, Thursday 24 August 2011 – the talk will start at 5.30pm
Venue: Menzies Room, National Archives of Australia, East Block, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes (enter from Kings Avenue side)
RSVP: To Marilyn Truscott
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2. VICOMITES Site Inspection Opportunity at Newport Railway Workshops
VICOMITES Site Inspection Opportunity – Underpinning Works at Newport Railway Workshops Clock Tower
Saturday 20 August, 2pm
Mark Hodgkinson, local engineer and ICOMOS member, and Mike Ryan, VicTrack have kindly offered to show members the underpinning works currently underway at Newport Railway Workshops Clock Tower, and a look at the extensive railway yards. The tower will be jacked back to plumb following the completion of the underpinning and should be in progress at the time of the inspection.
The site visit will take about 1 hour, and there will be an opportunity to have a drink at a local watering hole afterwards (yet to be identified but probably at Williamstown). Further details, including location to be provided to those who RSVP.
Please RSVP via email to Megan McDougall by COB Wednesday 17 August.
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3. The familiar fate of post offices
Prof Gray Brechin, a keynote speaker at the forthcoming Australia ICOMOS/National Trust conference ‘Watermarks, Water’s Heritage’, has written an article that appeared in the Guardian about the fate of post offices in the US. Click here to read the item.
Those interested in this issue should also visit the Save the Post Office website.
For further information about the forthcoming Australia ICOMOS/National Trust conference ‘Watermarks, Water’s Heritage’, visit the conference website. Early bird registration is available until 8 September 2011.
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4. Nominations for the PHA NSW’s Public History Prize are now open
The Public History Prize is an annual award offered by the Professional Historians Association of NSW (PHA NSW). The Prize was established in 2008 to encourage students enrolled in undergraduate history courses at universities in NSW and ACT to research, write and present accessible and engaging histories, and to consider a career as a professional historian.
The PHA NSW represents practising professional historians in NSW and the ACT. It was established 25 years ago to provide mutual support for professional historians and to promote their work to the wider community. The PHA NSW represents members who research and write on a freelance basis, as well as those who are employed at museums, local councils, state government, private heritage firms and in universities.
- The Public History Prize is open to third and fourth year university students in NSW and the ACT who are studying history (both Australian and international) and whose research paper engages with the field and practice of public history
- The winner will receive a certificate and a prize of $500, presented at the PHA NSW’s annual lecture and function, History in July
- The award will be announced in the PHA NSW’s newsletter Phanfare, which will have first option on publication of the work. Supervisors and supporting institutions and organisations will be mentioned in the citation
- The winning entry will demonstrate excellence in writing, and an ability to use original source materials and to interpret the past in a contextual way
For guidelines and to download the Nomination Form, visit the PHA NSW website.
For more information, please contact:
NSW: Michael Bennett, PHA NSW Secretary
ACT: Anne Claoué-Long
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5. 17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – registration reminder
17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium
‘Heritage, driver of development’
27 November – 2 December 2011
Paris, France
Deadline – early bird registration: 27 August 2011
Deadline – post-tour reservations: 27 September 2011
The most important triennial gathering of ICOMOS will take place from 27 November to 2 December 2011 for the first time in Paris at UNESCO headquarters.
The General Assembly (GA) is accompanied by a Scientific Symposium on the theme “Heritage: Driver of Development”. Both events are open to ICOMOS members and non-members alike.
Visit the GA website to consult the full programme, register on-line and obtain information on negotiated hotel rates and the 9 post-tours to World Heritage cities in France on offer.
We advise you to book accommodation early to benefit of the widest choice and best rates.
The General Assembly is the occasion where ICOMOS debates its strategy and programme for the coming three years, adopts important resolutions, elects its next board, appoints its Honorary Members and awards the Gazzola Prize – the organization’s highest distinction.
The programme include a special evening event for young professionals and universities, a forum where the ICOMOS International Scientific Committees will present their activities to participants and an event to allow participants to exchange with colleagues from their region.
Evening receptions are planned among other at the Cité de l’architecture and His Highness the Aga Khan makes us the honour of welcoming the ICOMOS membership at the Domaine de Chantilly, owned by the Institut de France, for a private visit.
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6. Hunter Heritage Network Seminar 30 September 2011
The Hunter Heritage Network is a professional forum for heritage issues based in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The network was established in 1999 with assistance from the NSW Heritage Office. It is now an incorporated association with membership drawn from local government, the private sector, community and the education sector.
The next seminar is to be held on Friday 30 September 2011, hosted by the University of Newcastle Cultural Collections.
Topic
The Hunter region has a long history of coal mining dating back to 1801 and a rich history of economic and social growth benefitting not only the regional economy but the state of New South Wales as a result of the Hunter’s formidable and on-going mining largesse. Somewhat ironically, growth in this sector continues to compromise the region’s heritage resources, in the Upper Hunter, central areas, even the port of Newcastle. This seminar will explore what the region’s heritage advisors are involved in order to seek outcomes for regional heritage that seeks good conservation outcomes – and identify advocacy and promotion strategies that we can all adopt, in our delivery of conservation outcomes.
The Minister for Environment and Heritage, the Hon Robyn Parker MLA has been invited to attend.
For further information, please email Sarah Cameron, President, or call 0413 736 223.
Visit the Hunter Heritage Network website.
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7. 16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference, Hobart, November 2011 – early bird registrations
16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference
Wrest Point Conference Centre
13-16 November 2011, Hobart, Tasmania
Early bird registrations are open until 31 August 2011. Firm bookings are now available for the four-day pre-conference tour. For information and on-line bookings, For further information visit the conference website.
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8. Churchill Fellowships Seminar
The Heritage Branch, Department of Environment and Resource Management, will host a seminar for professionals and tradespeople working in the heritage and environment sectors who may be interested in applying for a Churchill Fellowship.
Churchill Trust and Churchill Fellowships
The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships known as ‘Churchill Fellowships’.
The aim of the Churchill Trust is to give opportunity, by the provision of financial support, to enable Australians from all walks of life who desire to further their search for excellence overseas.
Since its inception The Churchill Trust has awarded Churchill Fellowships to over 3,400 Australians. There are no prescribed qualifications, academic or otherwise, for the award of most Churchill Fellowships. Merit is the primary test, whether based on past achievements or demonstrated ability for future achievement in any walk of life.
Benefit to Australia is a significant factor. Churchill Fellowships allow you to design your own research project, travel the world and further your knowledge in your chosen field, before returning to make a real contribution to Australian society.
Churchill Fellowships have been awarded in just about every field imaginable.
To be eligible for a Churchill Fellowship, you must be an Australian citizen aged over 18 years, have a passion for your chosen field and a desire to conduct research overseas, and would like to benefit Australia by sharing your knowledge and experience.
More information, including a listing of previous recipients, is available on the Churchill Trust website.
Seminar
The seminar will provide an opportunity for those considering making application for a Churchill Fellowship to hear about the experiences of a number of recent Fellows. The seminar will be of particular interest to both professionals and tradespeople working in the heritage and environment sectors.
When: 1.30-3.30pm Friday 9 September 2011
Where: Wet Tropics Room, Level 3, 400 George St, Brisbane
Tea and coffee will be provided.
To register for this free event, please email Queensland Heritage.
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9. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
To view the August 2011 issue of the GCI bulletin, click here.
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10. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Study Expressions of Interest, Ararat Rural City
Ararat Rural City is seeking Expresssions of Interest for a Stage 1 Heritage study for all of the municipality except for the town of Ararat which already has a completed heritage study.
The municipality is around one hour west of Ballarat, covers from Streathem on the Glenelg Highway to near Glen Thompson and from East of Buangor on the Western Highway to just west of Ararat including Pomonal and Moyston.
The budget for the study is $65,000 and EOI’s will close 31August 2011. Copies of the brief can be obtained from Neil Manning, Manager Planning & Development Ararat Rural City, (03) 5355 0200 or email Neil.
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11. SITUATION VACANT Expressions of Interest called: Port Arthur Historic Site – Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) is on the verge of one of its most exciting and important projects for many decades. The Penitentiary building is the largest and most widely recognised standing structure associated with the convict system in Tasmania. It is a nationally recognised image used in the promotion of Tasmania. PAHSMA is calling for Expressions of Interest for the Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project, a multi-discipline approach to the protection and promotion of this most important site.
For more information please contact Jo Lyngcoln – Conservation Manager PAHSMA: ph: (03) 62512363 (0428 141 652) or email Jo.
The closing date for the Expression of Interest is 19 September 2011.
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12. SITUATION VACANT Tender for panel of conservators for capital / conservation work to monuments, memorials and public art in City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip is inviting tenders for a panel of conservators and stonemasons for capital/conservation works and maintenance of their monuments, memorials and public art.
For further information, visit the Tenders section of the City of Port Phillip website.
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13. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor(s), City of Manningham
The City of Manningham is seeking the services of a Heritage Advisor(s) to assist owners of heritage properties, advise Council on the maintenance of its heritage assets, attend Heritage Advisory Committee Meetings (3-4 per annum) and assist with the implementation of the Heritage Restoration Fund. We would be looking to engage a suitable person to commence in September where possible. The position will generate approximately 150 hours for this service over twelve months. This equates to roughly 5-6 hours a fortnight.
Application details can be obtained from the Tenders and Expressions of Interest section of the Council’s website.
Applications close at 11.00am on Wednesday 17 August 2011.
Enquiries can be directed to (03) 9840 9392
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14. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, Research Assistant, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd
RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd are seeking a heritage consultant/research assistant to join our team. RBA is a well established conservation architecture and heritage consultancy practice based in St Kilda. Please refer to our website : www.rbaarchitects.com.au.
The position of assistant to our architectural historian is full time and involves undertaking research, assisting in preparing statements of significance, heritage impact statements, conservation management plans, providing advice to building owners and authorities, and the like.
Ideally, you will have direct prior experience working for a similar practice or in the public sector, although this is not a prerequisite. Alternatively, you may be commencing your career. We are willing to provide training and professional development assistance to the right candidate.
Selection criteria
- Prefer a degree in History, Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent
- Demonstrated research, organisational and report writing skills
- An understanding of heritage management principles.
- Knowledge and experience in the planning and/or heritage conservation sector;
- Demonstrated experience at assessing heritage significance and developing appropriate conservation management policies and strategies
Contact
Interested applicants please forward your CV by email in the first instance to RBA Architects.
If you wish to discuss the position please call either Roger Beeston (Director) or Anthony Hemingway (Historian) 03 9525 5666
Closing date for applications: Friday 2 September
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15. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Services Branch Manager (Senior position), Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, New Zealand
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage, is currently advertising for a new Heritage Services Branch Manager. This is a senior, second tier position, which was previously held by Dr Bronwyn Dalley.
The successful applicant will lead the Ministry’s work in supporting a more co-ordinated approach to the management of government’s significant and varied interests in the heritage sector, only some of which are located within the organisation. He or she will oversee the development of a strategy for this sector as a whole.
The appointee will be responsible for approximately 50 staff and will ensure the effective delivery of Ministry products and services, including public histories; Te Ara, the online encyclopedia of New Zealand; and the NZHistory and Māori Battalion websites.
The Heritage Services Branch Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive and is a member of the Ministry Leadership Team. The successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership skills, will know how to think strategically and how to make things happen, will be confident in dealing with Ministers and delivering on their priorities, and is likely to have standing within the heritage community.
Click here for more information about this role.
The closing date for applications is 17 August 2011.
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