Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 643

  1. Calls for EOIs for a position on the ACT Heritage Council
  2. Draft Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 (WA) – public comment invited
  3. QLD Government Everyone’s Environment heritage grants program – applications invited
  4. “Envisioning Historical Place” exhibition – opening night 6 August, Uni of Sydney
  5. Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 7 August 2014
  6. Conservation Management Planning workshop, Canberra, 27 September
  7. Australia ICOMOS Heritage Toolkit: A web-based toolkit of reference resources for heritage conservation
  8. Convict Women’s Press book launch, 10 August 2014, Hobart
  9. Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter
  10. 18th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – early bird registration closes 18 August
  11. The Johnston Collection – What’s On
  12. ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, September 2014, Melbourne – opening session keynote speaker announced
  13. “Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe” available online
  14. News from ICCROM
  15. “Authenticity in the conservation of historic houses and palace-museums” conference, October 2014, France – registration open
  16. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
  17. News from CyArk
  18. ‘Understanding Cultural Landscapes’ flyer available online
  19. SITUATION VACANT Commonwealth Heritage Manager, Norfolk Island
  20. SITUATION VACANT Consultant Archaeologist (Historical Archaeology), GML Heritage, Sydney

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1. Calls for EOIs for a position on the ACT Heritage Council

The Minister for Planning is inviting expressions of interest from persons in the ACT Region who may be interested in being considered for appointment to the ACT Heritage Council (the ‘Council’).

The Council is an independent body established under the Heritage Act 2004. The Council’s role includes, among other functions, identification and assessment of nominations to the ACT Heritage Register and providing advice on appropriate conservation of cultural, natural and Aboriginal heritage places and objects in the ACT.

The Council meets at least six times a year to consider a range of matters related to its functions. In addition, Council members serve on various taskforces comprising small numbers of Council members. The taskforces relate to the Council’s functions, and meet or communicate regularly to consider matters in detail outside of Council meetings.

Expressions of interest for four vacancies on the Council are invited from people with experience in Aboriginal culture, Aboriginal history, architecture, landscape architecture, town planning and urban design. Expressions of interest are also sought for positions representing the community and the Aboriginal community in the ACT. These positions will commence on 1 March 2015.

The application period opens on Friday 18 July 2014, when application forms and further information will be available from the ACT Heritage website. A completed application form, current CV and brief letter outlining suitability for appointment are required to be provided.

The application period closes on Friday 15 August 2014.

Applications will be kept on a register for three years and should vacancies occur, the Minister may use this register to appoint new members.

Further information about the Council is available by clicking here.

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2. Draft Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 (WA) – public comment invited

The Western Australian Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 is an important piece of legislation and was designed to protect our unique Aboriginal heritage.

The Hon Peter Collier MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, has released the draft Aboriginal Heritage Amendment Bill 2014 for public comment.

The public comment period closes on 6 August 2014.

For further information, visit the the WA Department of Aboriginal Affairs website.

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3. QLD Government Everyone’s Environment heritage grants program – applications invited

The Queensland Government through the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) has launched a grants program to conserve and promote Queensland’s heritage listed places and historic shipwrecks – the Everyone’s Environment heritage grant program.

The Queensland Government’s Everyone’s Environment heritage grants program provides grant of up to $40,000 to support community groups and heritage owners to undertake projects that facilitate the conservation and interpretation, access and community engagement with Queensland’s heritage-listed places and historic shipwrecks located in Queensland’s waters. More information about the program can be found here.

Closing date for applications is 15 August 2014.

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4. “Envisioning Historical Place” exhibition – opening night 6 August, Uni of Sydney

OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT: “ENVISIONING HISTORICAL PLACE”:
Architectural and Urban Conservation Field at Tongji University

What: Envisioning Historical Place – Opening Night

Where: Tin Sheds Gallery, Wilkinson Building, The University of Sydney

When: 6 August, 6-8pm

We are pleased to announce that Craig Knowles (Chair of the Murray Darling Basin Authority/Former NSW Minister) will be officially opening ‘Envisioning Historical Place’.

Please join us on the opening night to celebrate this event, and to welcome our special guests, Professor Chang Qing – Chair of the Department of Architecture and leader of the Historic Conservation program at Tongji University; Professor Peng Zhenwei, Chair of the College of Architecture and Urban Planning Board, Tongji University; and Consul Xiaojia Wang – Head of the Education Office at Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China, NSW.

A new exhibition at the University of Sydney’s Tin Sheds Gallery showcases the pioneering conservation and preservation work carried out by Tongji University in Shanghai, including several of China’s World Heritage Sites, over the past decade.

Founded in 2003, the Historic Conservation Program at Tongji University’s College of Architecture and Urban Planning has undertaken several projects for important World Heritage Sites. Among these are: the Sangzhutse Fortress in Shigatse, Tibet; Fujian Tulou (Fujian Earthen Structures) in Fujian Province; the Ancient City of Ping Yao in Shanxi Province; and the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan Province.

For further information, click here.

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5. Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 7 August 2014

World Heritage in China ~ an introduction
presented by Dr Jun Zheng

With 47 sites, China has the second highest number of World Heritage listed properties, beaten only by Italy. Consisting of a mix of cultural and natural wonders they include ancient cities and villages, rock carvings, tombs and palaces, national parks, panda sanctuaries, and of course the Great Wall. An overview of China’s World Heritage sites and their management systems will be presented by Dr Jun Zheng.

Dr Zheng is visiting Port Arthur as a participant in the 2014 Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places course run jointly between the Australian National University and PAHSMA. A wall painting conservator and heritage conservation planner, he is Director of Secretariat for ICOMOS China and a member of the Chinese World Heritage Committee delegation. He is in charge of updating the Chinese Tentative List, periodic reporting, retrospective Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) statements, and training on the conservation and management of World Cultural Heritage in China.

ALL WELCOME!

When: Thursday 7 August 2014 at 5.30pm

Where: Junior Medical Officer’s Conference Room

Download the World Heritage in China ~ an introduction flier.

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6. Conservation Management Planning workshop, Canberra, 27 September

Conservation Management Planning:
the What, Why and How for Historic Gardens, Landscapes and Buildings

A workshop organised by the Australian Garden History Society, ACT Monaro Riverina Branch

Date & Time: 8.45am to 2pm, Saturday 27 September 2014 – this date is during Floriade so it may suit people from outside the region to combine the workshop with a visit to Canberra.

Venue: St John’s Anglican Church precinct, 45 Constitution Avenue, Reid

The term Conservation Management Plan (CMP) is frequently used in the “heritage business” but is foreign to most of us. Just what are CMPs? How do they work? Why do we need to know about them?

The ACT Monaro Riverina Branch of the AGHS has put together a workshop to help answer some of these questions. Appropriately, the workshop will be at St John’s Reid, one of Canberra’s most historic sites.

For further information, including the program and registration form, download the Conservation Management Planning registration brochure.

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7. Australia ICOMOS Heritage Toolkit: A web-based toolkit of reference resources for heritage conservation

You are invited to contribute to the the Australia ICOMOS Heritage Toolkit – an online reference collection of weblinks to “best practice” websites and documents. The Toolkit is being progressively assembled by and for members of the Australia ICOMOS. The entries identify the range of work being done world-wide to advance the development of heritage principles and technical research that is worth sharing to assist in the conservation of Australia’s heritage.

NOMINATING NEW TOOLKIT REFERENCES: All Australia ICOMOS members are invited to share benchmark heritage weblinks (guidelines, policies, publications, websites) that they regularly use as professional reference resources to make them electronically accessible to everyone.

If you are an Australia ICOMOS member please nominate your favourite heritage tools by emailing the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat. Include the following:

  • The Name of the Webpage or Publication
  • The electronic link
  • A short summary of why the website, webpage or publication is considered useful to AICOMOS members

For example:

  • Australia ICOMOS
  • https://australia.icomos.org/
  • The Australia ICOMOS website gives access to a wealth of information about best practice heritage conservation in Australia including: the background and aims of Australia ICOMOS; the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter and Practice Notes; information on other heritage related publications, events and issues.

Please note that:

  • All Toolkit nominations may be reviewed by a member or members of the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee or their delegate
  • Toolkit references included as a result of your nomination, will have your name attached as the nominator of that reference

DISCLAIMER: Australia ICOMOS is not responsible for the validity of any of the information gained through using the links provided in this toolkit. Users should make their own enquiries as to the validity of the information. Users are also responsible for establishing any copyright connected with material gained through using the following links. When in doubt seek clarification in writing.

REFERENCING: Use of any published material sourced via this Toolkit, including material published on the internet, should always be referenced when used in correspondence or reports even if they are unpublished.

TOOLKIT ORGANISATION: The headings under which the benchmark “best practice” documents in the Toolkit have been sorted are inspired by the breadth of subjects covered by International ICOMOS Scientific Committees. Some of these International Scientific Committees now have National Scientific Committees in Australia. Some additional headings have been added where necessary. Australia ICOMOS is happy consider the creation of new subject headings or to review the title of the subject headings. Please email the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat with your suggestions.

The Australia ICOMOS Heritage Toolkit links can be found under the following headings arranged in alphabetical order:

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8. Convict Women’s Press book launch, 10 August 2014, Hobart

We are pleased to advise that the Convict Women’s Press Inc. is about to publish another significant book on the lives of convict women in a female factory in Van Diemen’s Land. Our latest book focuses on George Town in the north of the island.

Convict Lives at the George Town Female Factory will be launched by the Hon. Elise Archer MP, at 11.00am on Sunday 10 August 2014 in Yard 1 at the Cascades Female Factory, 16 Degraves Street, South Hobart.

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9. Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter

To download the latest issue of Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter, click here.

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10. 18th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – early bird registration closes 18 August

18th General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – Don’t miss early-bird registration!

Don’t forget that the early-bird registration fee for the 18th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium “Heritage and Landscape as Human Values” (9-14 November 2014, Florence, Italy) ends on 18 August.

Make the most of the reduction offered and register via the special 18th General Assembly website where you will find all additional information you need.

Accommodation in Florence

Participants of the ICOMOS General Assembly are encouraged to reserve their accommodation in Florence through our dedicated partner Vivafirenze.it

Use the special reservation code ICOMOS14H to obtain exclusive rates with up to 20% discount for stays between 6 to 15 November 2014.

Tours and Post-Tours

We are pleased to inform you that additional information on Tours and post-Tours available during and after the event is now available on the special General Assembly website.

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11. The Johnston Collection – What’s On

Click here to read the latest news from the Johnston Collection.

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12. ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference, September 2014, Melbourne – opening session keynote speaker announced

ICOM-CC 17th Triennial Conference
15-19 September 2014
Melbourne, Australia

Lyndel V. Prott is a distinguished leader in the development of Cultural Heritage Law. She joined UNESCO in 1990 where she was Chief of the International Standards Section of the Cultural Heritage Division and, from 2001, Director of that Division , where she was responsible for its Conventions and Recommendations on the Protection of Cultural Heritage and for negotiations on three multinational treaties on cultural heritage. Prior to joining UNESCO in 1990, she had a distinguished career teaching and researching at the Faculty of Law of the University of Sydney, where she was a Professor in Cultural Heritage Law. She has published over 300 items (books, reports, chapters, articles and other) available in 12 languages. Prof. Prott holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws of the University of Sydney, a Licence Spéciale en Droit international of the Free University of Brussels and of Dr. Juris of the Eberhard-Karls University of Tübingen in Germany.

She has been honoured for her work in Cultural Heritage Law as Officer of the Order of Australia, and received Austria’s award of the “Croix d’honneur autrichienne pour les Sciences et l’Art première classe”.

For more information or to register visit the conference website.

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13. “Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe” available online

Less than two months after the adoption of the far-reaching EU Council Conclusions on cultural heritage as a strategic resource for a sustainable Europe, the European Commission recently adopted its Communication, which paves the way for an integrated approach to cultural heritage in Europe. This important policy document aims to help Member States and stakeholders to make the most of the significant support for heritage available under EU instruments and also calls for stronger cooperation at EU level to share ideas and best practices, which can feed into national heritage policies and governance. It highlights the opportunities for Member States and stakeholders to work more closely across borders to address the many challenges facing the heritage sector, and also to ensure that cultural heritage makes an even stronger contribution to a sustainable Europe.

The document “Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe” can be downloaded by clicking here (opens PDF).

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14. News from ICCROM

To view the latest news from ICCROM, click here.

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15. “Authenticity in the conservation of historic houses and palace-museums” conference, October 2014, France – registration open

Conference ICOM – DemHist and ARRE
Authenticity in the conservation of historic houses and palace-museums
7-11 October 2014
Palace of Compiègne et chateau de Versailles

Organised jointly by the International committee for Historic House Museums (ICOM DEMHIST) and the Association of European Royal Residences (ARRE), in partnership with the Palace of Compiègne and the Palace of Versailles (France), the conference will take place from 7-11 October 2014.

This multidisciplinary, international conference aims to contribute to the debate on authenticity in the conservation of historic house museums and palaces, to discuss how the idea has changed over time and to participate in the dissemination of best practice.

In order to explore the subject properly, the programme will last five days:

  • two conference days at the Palace of Compiègne on 7 and 9 October
  • three days visiting some of the most emblematic residences of the Ile-de-France region on 8, 10 and 11 October

This meeting is for professionals employed in the field of historic house museum conservation and anyone who wishes to contribute to this fascinating subject at some of France’s most outstanding sites.

Presentations will be in French or in English and translated simultaneously into either of the two languages.

Registration is open and you can download the programme and practical information sheet from the conference website.

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16. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available

To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.

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17. News from CyArk

CYARK NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 5, ISSUE 7

  • Early Bird Registration Ending Soon

Get a preview of the initial speakers and sign up now for early bird rates to join our exciting Annual Summit event this October 7-8 at the U.S. National Archives. This year’s speakers will cover topics relating to the conference theme, “Democratizing Cultural Heritage: Enabling access to information, technology, and support.” Early Bird registration ends tomorrow so make sure to register at the reduced rate! Student pricing is also available. Learn more & register»

  • Learning Digital Preservation at La Verna

CyArk was pleased to support a course in digital preservation offered by the California State University International Program in Florence, Italy. Through this course at the University of Florence, students learned the fundamentals of laser scanning for heritage preservation, and tested their skills in the field at the Sanctuary of La Verna. Lara Barnes, an architecture student at Cal Poly Pomona, participated in the course and wrote a fantastic blog about her experience. Read more»

  • CyArk Engages GoUNESCO Campus Ambassadors

GoUNESCO is an international travel challenge that encourages people to visit sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list. CyArk recently had the opportunity to facilitate an online workshop session with GoUNESCO ambassadors from universities across 40 countries who encourage their fellow students to visit and learn about local heritage sites. The workshop included a discussion about the history of heritage documentation from the days of ruler and tape measuring to the 3D digital tools used today. Barton’s educational workshop provided GoUNESCO’s campus ambassadors with excellent information to incorporate into their practice of heritage awareness and preservation and we look forward to working with this excellent program in the future! Read more & watch the session»

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18. ‘Understanding Cultural Landscapes’ flyer available online

The Australia ICOMOS National Scientific Committee (NSC) on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes has produced an ‘Understanding Cultural Landscapes’ flyer. It provides an easily accessible, quick reference for heritage professionals and their clients alike.

The flyer has been developed by the NSC, a group of ICOMOS volunteers who are experts in conserving and managing cultural landscapes. It can be downloaded from the Australia ICOMOS website.

If you are interested in information about the NSC or in joining please contact Kirsty Altenburg by email or Rachel Jackson by email.

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19. SITUATION VACANT Commonwealth Heritage Manager, Norfolk Island

Commonwealth Heritage Manager

  • Island living
  • Relocation costs on offer
  • Tax free salary

The role

Our client is currently seeking a Heritage Manager to develop the Commonwealth’s forward capital program in consultation with the heritage industry bodies to:

  • Provide oversight of the management of Commonwealth owned heritage assets on Norfolk Island applicable to Federal and Territory laws, agreed plans and specification, Federal OHS law and building codes.
  • Manage and provide oversight for additional capital works undertaken by the Commonwealth in relation to its Heritage assets.
  • Contribute to the development of heritage management plans and strategies.
  • Ensure resources are used in an effective and ethical manner, including the provision of timely and accurate financial information.
  • Support the management and care of movable cultural heritage on Norfolk Island, with a particular focus on Commonwealth collections.
  • Research and provide recommendations on heritage development opportunities, including cultural tourism.

To be considered you will need:

  • Proven experience in the Management of cultural heritage sites.
  • Extensive experience in community consultation and liaison.
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications (Conservation/Archaeology/Architecture/History/Cultural Heritage Management)

For further information, click here.

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20. SITUATION VACANT Consultant Archaeologist (Historical Archaeology), GML Heritage, Sydney

Consultant Archaeologist (Historical Archaeology)

  • High profile, multidisciplinary firm
  • Wide range of interesting projects across Australia
  • Great career development opportunities

GML Heritage is seeking a dynamic and experienced Historical Archaeologist to enhance our business in the archaeology, cultural and built heritage environment. This is a full-time position, based in Sydney.

GML is a vibrant, attentive and sustainable consultancy that collaborates with clients and communities to deliver heritage services of enduring value. Our multi-disciplinary in-house consulting team has expertise in historical archaeology, Aboriginal archaeology and cultural heritage management, built heritage, conservation planning, industrial heritage and interpretation.

The successful applicant will hold a degree (with Honours or Masters) in archaeology and have at least 3 years’ experience in historical archaeology. You will also have excellent writing skills, with demonstrated experience preparing archaeological assessments, heritage impact statements and other advice reports. Importantly, you will be a team player who works within time and budget constraints. You will have demonstrated experience in archaeological fieldwork including supervisory roles for monitoring and excavations. You will also have experience in managing historical archaeological fieldwork projects and a working knowledge of the NSW statutory requirements for historical archaeology. A working knowledge of Aboriginal archaeology would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will take pride in working for an influential cross-disciplinary heritage consultancy that has a great portfolio of challenging projects and prides itself on the delivery of outstanding services. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic and experienced practitioners in an engaged and collaborative environment. GML undertakes exciting projects throughout Australia and offers opportunities for professional development and advancement. You will also have access to a stimulating training and development program that encourages all employees to grow their skills and knowledge.

Salary will be negotiable for the right person. For a position description or more information please contact Janine Major – Archaeology Manager – on (02) 9319 4811. Please send your application to GML Heritage by email.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1 August 2014.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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