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Applications sought for membership of the Heritage Council of Victoria
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International Polar Heritage Committee (IPHC) Hobart Conference 9-11 March 2012
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Australian Institute of Landscape Architects talk
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Longford Academy 2012 (LA3)
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Nominations are now open for the 2012 Western Australian Heritage Awards
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Media release – Answers needed on future of heritage places
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News from World Monuments Fund
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ICAHM Annual Meeting: 27-30 November 2012, Cuzco, Peru
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Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
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Fourth Arte-Polis International Conference and Workshop – abstract deadline extended
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News from Réseau Art Nouveau Network
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International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU) charrette & study tour
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Prince’s Foundation 2012 Graduate Fellowships – applications open
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SITUATION VACANT Chief Executive Officer, Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council Incorporated
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SITUATION VACANT Coordinator of Heritage, City of Fremantle
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1. Applications sought for membership of the Heritage Council of Victoria
Advertisements were placed in the metropolitan press on the weekend seeking expressions of interest from individuals who wish to serve on the Heritage Council of Victoria.
The Minister for Planning, the Hon. Matthew Guy MLC, is seeking expressions of interest from:
- individuals with recognised skills in history
- individuals with recognised skills in planning law
- individuals with recognised skills in property management
A total of three people, each with skills in one of these areas will be appointed as full members of the Heritage Council. A further three people will be appointed as alternate members. These appointments will be from 1 July 2012 for three years.
The Minister is also seeking to appoint a person with:
- a demonstrated understanding, expertise or interest in Victoria’s heritage or in the management of heritage places
This person will be appointed as an member or alternate member from 1 July 2012 for two years.
Applications are due on Friday 24 February 2012.
To find out more and to download application documents, visit the DPCD website.
DPCD = Department of Planning and Community Development
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2. International Polar Heritage Committee (IPHC) Hobart Conference 9-11 March 2012
A final reminder that registrations close on 28 February for the IPHC Conference, to be held at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart, 9 to 11 March 2012. The full program is now available on the IPHC website.
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3. Australian Institute of Landscape Architects talk
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) presents:
‘Landscape Conservation Design or How to work WITH historic landscapes’
- Does Australia have historic landscapes?
- Aren’t our landscapes old enough?
- How can landscape conservation inform new design?
- Can a better understanding of place offer better design outcomes?
- Can we create more successful, loved places that celebrate where we are?
Three speakers explore the nature of Australian and (in contrast) English landscapes, how they ‘fit’ with heritage, issues and tools in working with and conserving historic landscapes.
The speakers will discuss case studies with good results from deeper understanding of place and of significance.
Comparing landscape conservation in the UK and Australia will provide useful contrasts and stimulate ideas.
Date
Thursday 16 February
Venue
Tusculum, 3 Manning Street, Potts Point, NSW
Time
5.30pm for drinks; talk starts @ 6.00pm
Cost
$15 AILA/AIA/AGHS members
$20 non-members
free for UNSW students
RSVP to the AILA NSW email
For further information on this event, click here.
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4. Longford Academy 2012 (LA3)
LONGFORD ACADEMY 2012 (LA3)
Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Longford, Tasmania
14 – 18 May 2012
The ‘Longford Academy’ (LA3) is the third in a series of advanced residential short courses on the conservation of traditional structures and heritage collections held at Woolmers and Brickendon Estates at Longford in Tasmania (World Heritage inscribed) to be staged by the APT Australasia Chapter. The course presenters are APT conservation experts in the subjects presented in the course.
The model of the course is collaborative learning and interactive professional development — participants share their acquired knowledge and collaborate in tutorials and practical hands-on activities. The theme in 2012 at LA3 is conservation quality and sustainability. Participants will:
- relax and learn in an environment rich in history in a cultural landscape of World Heritage significance
- investigate significant fabric, finishes and heritage collections
- gain valuable understandings on how to deal with complex challenges and obtain quality conservation outcomes
The tuition fee of $1,200 ($900 for full-time students and APT members) covers all LA3 activities, refreshments and lunches. Accommodation, which is available on site at Woolmers Estate and Brickendon Historic Farming Village, is an additional cost. Places may be restricted.
Course bookings can be made via this online form. For further information, contact the convenor, Donald Ellsmore by email or on mobile 0411 165 011.
Download the flyer for Longford Academy 3 to be held 14-18 May 2012.
Read about Longford Academy 2 held in May 2011.
Click here for more information on the APT Australasia Chapter.
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5. Nominations are now open for the 2012 Western Australian Heritage Awards
Now in its 20th year, these prestigious annual awards are widely recognised as highlighting best practice in conservation, adaptive reuse, tourism, interpretation and promotion of State Registered heritage places. All finalists will be invited to attend a gala cocktail function at Government House Ballroom in the presence of the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker AO CVO QC on Tuesday 17 April 2012, where the award winners will be announced.
This year, outstanding Western Australian conservation and adaptive reuse projects will be showcased in the Asia-Pacific region through cooperation between the Office of Heritage and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Nominations close Friday 2 March.
For more information visit the Heritage Council of WA website.
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6. Media release – Answers needed on future of heritage places
Australia ICOMOS is committed to the dissemination of relevant cultural heritage information. In line with this commitment we are circulating the following press release from the Australian Greens.
The Government urgently needs to provide answers on what will happen to thousands of natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage places when the Register of the National Estate expires next week, the Greens said.
“The Government has had five years to oversee the process of transferring these places onto other appropriate heritage registers, but our inquiries suggest the process is far from complete”, Greens spokesperson for cultural heritage, Senator Penny Wright, said.
“It is highly likely that many important heritage places will be left without any legislative protection as of February 19. This is not good enough.
“I have written two letters to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Tony Burke seeking clarification on these important matters, but the Minister is either unable or unwilling to answer my questions.
“This matter is becoming more urgent by the day.
“Today, I will move a motion in the Senate calling on the Government to extend the transition period for phasing out the Register by one year.
“We need to act now because once our heritage is gone, it cannot be brought back.”
Media contact – Jennifer Maisel 0417 173 508
Background information
More than 13,000 Commonwealth, State, Territory and local heritage places are listed on the Register of the National Estate.
It was created in 1975 and is maintained by the Australian Heritage Council. It was frozen in 2007 so no places could be added and to give all levels of government time to transfer these places to appropriate heritage registers at the federal, state/territory and local government level.
In 2009, both the Australian Heritage Council and the Hawke Review of the EPBC Act recommended that until alternative statutory protection is provided for places on the Register, the Register should not be allowed to lapse.
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7. News from World Monuments Fund
To read the latest news from the World Monuments Fund, click here.
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8. ICAHM Annual Meeting: 27-30 November 2012, Cuzco, Peru
The annual meeting of the ICOMOS International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), themed around the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, will be held in Cuzco, Peru. The confirmed dates are 27-30 November 2012 (a slight shift from the original announcement). Full details of the meeting and how to register and submit an abstract are available at the conference website.
Ample opportunities exist for exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visiting Machu Picchu before and after the meeting.
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9. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
To view the February 2012 issue of the GCI bulletin, click here.
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10. Fourth Arte-Polis International Conference and Workshop – abstract deadline extended
Fourth Arte-Polis International Conference and Workshop
CREATIVE CONNECTIVITY AND THE MAKING OF PLACE
Living Smart by Design
Bandung, Indonesia
5-7 July 2012
Call for Papers – EXTENDED: Abstracts due by 20 FEBRUARY 2012
Arte-Polis 4 builds on the successes of previous Arte-Polis international conferences and design workshops in 2006, 2008 and 2010. Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is proud to present in 2012 an international conference and workshop with the theme “Creative Connectivity and the Making of Place: Living Smart by Design”. This biennial event is an initiative of the Architecture Program at ITB’s School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development in collaboration with other creative institutions. Besides referring to a network society, connectivity with regards to living smart by design can be linked to creatively connecting different actors in society (community, business, government, academia); the past, present and future; culture, economy and place; the collaboration between art, media and technology; theory and practice; the informal and formal; education, research and industry; as well as the design, planning, and management of livable environments.
The aim of Arte-Polis 4 is to connect together practitioners, academics, community leaders, government officials, policy-makers, artists and other creative professionals from diverse disciplines and regions around the world concerned with the quality of life and connected nature of creative communities in urban, rural and pastoral places. Its objective is to share and learn from international and local experiences regarding current issues, best practices and policy implications of creative connectivity on place-making.
Further details can be found in the Arte-Polis 4 Conference & Workshop poster.
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11. News from Réseau Art Nouveau Network
To read the latest news from the Réseau Art Nouveau Network, click here.
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12. International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU) charrette & study tour
Havana Charrette & Study Tour: Cuba, 19-25 February & 26 February-3 March 2012
INTBAU Cuba and INTBAU Scandinavia have jointly announced the programmes for 2012’s charrette and study tour. The charrette (19-25 February) will aim to develop proposals for the regeneration and development of the waterfront area of Centro Habana. The tour (26 February-3 March) will be expertly guided by Professor Julio César Pérez and will introduce participants to the history of Havana’s architecture and urbanism, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Both events are open to individuals, students and professionals with an interest in architecture, art, urbanism, planning, history and the traditions and culture of Cuba. The tour and charrette can be booked together or separately.
For more information or to register, click here to visit the INTBAU website or email Audun Engh.
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13. Prince’s Foundation 2012 Graduate Fellowships – applications open
The Prince’s Foundation is now inviting applications for the 2012 entry to the Graduate Fellowships in Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism, carrying an MA in Sustainable Urbanism validated by the University of Wales. The deadline for applications for this year’s programme is 20 April 2012.
For more information, please click here.
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14. SITUATION VACANT Chief Executive Officer, Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council Incorporated
- Professional Not-for Profit Organisation
- Community & Capacity Building Emphasis
- Attractive Remuneration Package
The Wurundjeri Tribe Land Compensation and Cultural Heritage Council Incorporated represents the traditional Indigenous people of the Melbourne and greater Melbourne region. Over the past 6 years the Council has transformed into a thriving organisation employing over 40 staff across 9 major program areas.
The Council works to strengthen the Wurundjeri community and to protect and advance the social, economic and political interests of the Wurundjeri people. Through its efforts in cultural heritage management, community education, ceremony and wellbeing initiatives, the Council aims to keep Wurundjeri culture alive and its cultural places protected for future generations. The Council has statutory responsibilities as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) under the Aboriginal Heritage Act and operates as the busiest RAP in Victoria.
The CEO’s role will be to continue to develop the cultural and business activities and aspirations of this community-based organisation by:
- Providing leadership in the planning and delivery of the Council’s strategic directions and goals
- Managing an office and field-based workforce of over 40 staff members
- Building organisational capability and supporting the Committee of Management to fulfill its governance functions.
- Ensuring Council meets its statutory functions
- Building quality relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
The Wurundjeri Council is seeking an energetic professional with the following skills and qualities:
- experience in senior management, preferably in a not for profit community based organisation
- knowledge of or experience working with Aboriginal communities
- ability to lead complex teams and work with diverse stakeholders
- experience managing administrative, statutory, governance and Government processes
- quality interpersonal skills & skilled at managing conflict
In return you have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of a well established and highly regarded Aboriginal organization and in the growth of the Wurundjeri Land Council and its people.
For a confidential discussion please contact Greg Halse (03 9862 5900) or click here to apply as soon as possible.
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15. SITUATION VACANT Coordinator of Heritage, City of Fremantle
The City of Fremantle is seeking an experienced Heritage and Conservation professional to join its Planning and Development Services team. Fremantle is internationally recognised as a place of exceptional heritage significance, and this key leadership role will be the principal officer responsible for all aspects of heritage management and planning within the City. The position holder will be responsible for the provision of professional advice to Council, City management and the broader community, as well assessment of development proposals, advice on building conservation and management and supervision of other heritage staff.
We are seeking a well qualified and experienced, and highly credentialed heritage professional, with excellent communication and management skills.
Click here for further information on this opportunity.
Applications close 24 February 2012.
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