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Tour of Adelaide Oval, 10 April 2016 (SA)
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Deakin University Cultural Heritage Seminar, Melbourne, 22 March
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“Heritage and China” round-table, Friday 18 March, ANU, Canberra
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NSC on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes 2016 meeting, 18-20 March, Lithgow, NSW
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Emerging Professionals Drinks and Dinner, Friday 18 March, Lithgow – now with Speed Networking
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Are you from, connected with or just know Ballarat East? If so, the City of Ballarat would like to hear from you
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Maritime Museums of Victoria conference, 8-10 April 2016, Warrnambool
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The People’s Ground, 5-8 October 2016, Melbourne – March update
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Five Year ACT Heritage Strategy 2016-2021 – have your say
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2016 Bathurst Macquarie Heritage Medal – nominations deadline extended
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Professional Historian’s 2016 Conference: “Working History”, 19-20 August, Melbourne – call for papers
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“Nature & Culture: Heritage in Context” conference, 16-19 May 2016, Czech Republic – abstracts due 15 March 2016
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Community Heritage Grants 2016 – applications open
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Launch of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme 2015-16 funding round
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Friends of Australian Rock Art tour to Burrup Peninsula, July 2016
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2016 NSW Heritage Award submissions now open
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“Conservation of the Built Environment: ASEAN Perspective” conference, 15-17 December 2016, Thailand – abstracts due 15 March 2016
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Intangible Cultural Heritage talk – save the date: 7 April, Sydney
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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Survey on Cultural Heritage Management and the Law in Australia
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Longford Academy, 9-13 May 2016 – fully subscribed
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CHNT 2016, Vienna, 16-18 November – Call for Papers, Posters and Apps
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“Historical Perspective of Heritage Legislation” conference, 12-13 October, Tallinn, Estonia – call for presentations
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SITUATION VACANT Various positions, Heritage 21, Sydney
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SITUATION VACANT Cultural Heritage Consultant, RPS Australia Asia Pacific, Newcastle
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SITUATION VACANT Conservation Architect, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants, Melbourne
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SITUATION VACANT Architectural Technician, Andronas Conservation Architecture, Melbourne
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage – Senior Consultant / Heritage Architect, URBIS
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SITUATION VACANT Senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant, EXTENT Heritage, Sydney
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor – Historical Archaeologist, EXTENT Heritage, Sydney
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1. Tour of Adelaide Oval, 10 April 2016 (SA)
To celebrate this year’s International Day on Monuments & Sites, ‘the heritage of sport’, SA ICOMOS members can undertake a tour of Adelaide Oval on Sunday 10 April 2016. The tour will be run by one of Adelaide Oval’s expert volunteer guides. The tour will take you behind the scenes at Adelaide Oval and include access to restricted areas, such as the old scoreboard, media and player areas. Commentary on the place’s heritage will also be provided by ICOMOS member Michael Queale of Grieve Gillett Anderson who wrote the Conservation Management Plan for the place.
Tour costs are $22 (adult) and $12 (child), to be payable in cash to Deborah Lindsay, State Rep on the day of the event. The tour will start at 10:15am and go for approximately 90 mins, however we are required to meet at 10am. Anyone is welcome to attend the tour – the cost is the same for family members. ICOMOS members will go for a social drink afterwards in a nearby café or pub.
RSVP is essential to confirm the group booking – to book please email Deborah Lindsay by Friday 1 April.
Please have correct money ready on the day for payment, and Deborah will check you off the list.
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2. Deakin University Cultural Heritage Seminar, Melbourne, 22 March
Deakin University’s Cultural Heritage Seminar Series is pleased to invite you all to the first seminar of their 2016 series, a presentation by Claudia Garcia and Dr. Eduardo Perez (La Trobe University) on “Archaeology for the masses: World Heritage Chichén Itzá, the New Seven Wonder of the World”.
Abstract
Archaeology in Mexico is of public interest due to its link with education and tourism with an important federal investment on research and architectural restoration since the beginning of the 20th century. Using the case of World Heritage Chichén Itzá, this paper will outline the contestation in the double advocacy of the archaeological sites as tourism and educational spaces. To do this, the authors first will provide a historical and archaeological overview of Chichén Itzá and the principal problems in the particular context of the media phenomenon of the New Seven Wonders. The second part of the seminar will contextualize the development of archaeology within national and international frameworks on the protection of cultural heritage and local current transformations to favour mass cultural tourism industries, to further highlight the challenges for conservation and interpretation that archaeological heritage in Mexico faces in the new change of strategy.
Biographies
Claudia A. García Solís is a conservator graduated from the National School of Conservation, Restoration and Museology in Mexico and MA in Archaeology by the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Claudia possesses more than 15 years’ experience in the management, conservation and investigation on mural painting mainly, and architectural sculpture in the Mayan region. In 2011, she received the National Conservation Award Paul Coremans for the conservation project of Mayapán. Conservator working at the National Institute of Anthropology and History (Yucatan), currently she is a doctoral candidate at La Trobe University (Australia), writing a dissertation on Chichén Itzá’s politics of management of archaeological heritage.
Dr. Eduardo Pérez de Heredia is a historian and archaeologist. Eduardo has worked in the Maya area since 1988 in different archaeological projects like Uxmal, Kabah, Uxul and Chichén Itzá, both as a field archaeologist and as archaeological materials analyst. As Director of Chichén Itzá between 2006 and 2008 he coordinated the first Management Plan of the site. His publications include a range of topics from Prehispanic to historical. He has participated in various recent projects of dissemination as the Museo del Mundo Maya in Mérida, and the Digital Museum at Campeche. He is currently collaborating with epigrapher Peter Biro in a new interpretation of Chichén Itzá that combines epigraphy, iconography and archaeological evidence.
Date: Tuesday 22 March 2016
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Venue: Theatre Room, Deakin University Melbourne City Centre, 3/550 Bourke Street, Melbourne
RSVP: to Antonio Gonzalez by email
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3. “Heritage and China” round-table, Friday 18 March, ANU, Canberra
The Australian Centre on China in the World & The Centre for Heritage & Museum Studies presents a Round-Table Discussion on “Heritage and China”, Friday 18 March, 3:00–5:00pm at the Australia National University (ANU), Canberra.
As a result of the ideological shift toward the revitalization of ‘traditional culture’ (chuantong wenhua 傳統文化), China ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention in 1985. To date, the country has had forty-eight of its national sites listed as World Heritage sites. During an era of profound political and socio-economic transformations, the central state has recognised the significance of conserving culture to construct a national identity and promote Chinese civilization. Cultural heritage has been discursively framed as an ‘invented tradition’ to construct a harmonious and continuous past and to reinforce national coherence and collective memory. The Chinese government emphasizes the significance of the nation as a distinct entity deserving the world’s recognition and respect, an action that has been framed by Wang Gungwu as ‘restorative nationalism.’
For more information, see the Heritage and China flyer.
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4. NSC on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes 2016 meeting, 18-20 March, Lithgow, NSW
The weekend is promising to be packed with interest.
Friday evening
A meeting of Young Professionals (see below for more information) as well as a get together and self funded meal for all at the Lithgow District Workmen’s Club.
Saturday morning tour
Lithgow Steelworks site and steelmakers’ monument (Marjorie Jackson Playing Fields), Hermitage Flat and Lithgow Valley Colliery Company houses, Lithgow Small Arms Factory – Littleton garden suburb, Extension Estate, factory management houses, Lithgow Valley Pottery site (Silcock Street), Lithgow Blast Furnace -(Inch Street), Lake Pillans, G & C Hoskins Coke Ovens ruin (Bells Road), Oakey Park Colliery & Vale Colliery ruins (Bells Road) and the Zig Zag Brewery.
Saturday afternoon
NSC meeting and workshops that include a major focus workshop on ‘how can complex industrial landscapes be appropriately represented on heritage lists, whether national, state or local.
Sunday Morning Optional tours
- Mitchell’s 1830s convict constructed original line of Road to Bathurst
Following the line of the road and associated archaeological sites, including several stockade sites, and original road works.
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- Lithgow town features
Covering, landscape feature the James Walker legacy, historic churches, power stations, school, former open cut coal mines, Portland – a town built on cement and Irondale.
REGISTER
There is still time to register. Make your own accommodation booking in Lithgow and register by emailing Juliet Ramsay.
A payment of $30 (cash, and please try to bring exact money) for attendance to be made when at Lithgow.
All emerging heritage professionals – see next item for an update to the Emerging Heritage Professions Drinks and Dinner.
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5. Emerging Professionals Drinks and Dinner, Friday 18 March, Lithgow – now with Speed Networking
The Emerging Professionals Drinks and Dinner Friday 18 March will now include SPEED NETWORKING:
Date: Friday 18 March 2016
Time: 6.30pm – 7.30pm SPEED NETWORKING, with drinks and dinner to happen during and after
Where: Bistro in the Lithgow & District Workmen’s Club, 3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow, NSW
Similar to a speed dating arrangement, there will be time slots where you will get the chance to have a chat to another person for five minutes on questions provided that are themed around young/emerging professionals, before you will be required to move onto the next person. This is an open event for emerging and not so emerging professionals and there will be prizes!
Please RSVP to Paulette Wallace by email if you are interested in coming and are not already on the list for attending the weekend’s NSC meeting on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes.
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6. Are you from, connected with or just know Ballarat East? If so, the City of Ballarat would like to hear from you
Imagine Ballarat East is a new project organised by the City of Ballarat in response to community concerns. It aims to develop a vision for Ballarat East’s sustainable future in collaboration with the local community and other stakeholders. The hope is to develop new controls for inclusion in the Ballarat Planning Scheme and other required actions. The project also aims to develop a ‘community map’ highlighting the great things about Ballarat East – designed solely by the local community.
The City of Ballarat would like to receive comments from as many different and varied people as possible to get a true representation of Ballarat East.
Ways you can get involved:
1. Share your photos, stories and what it is that makes Ballarat East special to you with the innovative new online tool TimeCapsule
2. Complete a survey online
3. Write to the City of Ballarat by mail or email. Send in comments on the Draft Community Map or tell us the things that are important to you and send it in by 1 April:
Strategic Land Use Planning
City of Ballarat
PO Box 655
Ballarat VIC 3353
If you would like any further information please email Maya Dougherty, Strategic Planner, City of Ballarat.
The Imagine Ballarat project implements UNESCO’s Historic Urban Landscape approach (HUL).
Find out more about the HUL in Ballarat.
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7. Maritime Museums of Victoria conference, 8-10 April 2016, Warrnambool
The Maritime Museums of Victoria (MMV) conference will be held at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. The theme is ‘Bass Strait: The Western Approaches’, and it is believed this is the first time a conference has addressed the whole subject from the historical perspective.
The Conference is open to the public.
For more information, see the MV 2016 Conference brochure.
Download the MMV Conference 2016 flyer.
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8. The People’s Ground, 5-8 October 2016, Melbourne – March update
The National Trusts of Australia and Australia ICOMOS joint conference will be held on 5-8 October 2016 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
For the latest update on the conference, click on this link.
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9. Five Year ACT Heritage Strategy 2016-2021 – have your say
The ACT Minister for Planning, Mr Mick Gentleman MLA, has announced the commencement of a six week period of public consultation to inform the development of a new Five Year ACT Heritage Strategy 2016-2021.
“The Heritage Strategy will be an important framework for the recognition, protection, conservation and promotion of heritage places and objects in the ACT and will set a clear direction for a five year period from the date of its commencement,” Minister Gentleman said.
The ACT’s unique story of our rich and diverse heritage will be recognised through the Strategy. It will provide a vision for the ways in which we can incorporate our heritage places and objects into our future city.
“Our heritage places and objects provide us with a sense of pride, place, identity, and belonging,” said Minister Gentleman.
“The Strategy provides us with an opportunity to revisit what is important about our heritage places and objects, to reshape the way that the community and visitors think about and engage with their heritage, and to refocus resources to ensure that the highest priority areas receive the greatest attention,” Minister Gentleman said. “I encourage all those with an interest in the ACT’s heritage to have a say and provide valuable input toward the Strategy.”
Three informal information sessions will be held on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 February 2016 and provide the community with valuable opportunities to speak with Heritage staff, learn more about the Strategy and provide their feedback. Feedback can also be provides online, via email and post.
The discussion paper, and details about the information sessions and how to submit feedback is available online.
Public comment is being sought until 9am, Tuesday 29 March 2016.
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10. 2016 Bathurst Macquarie Heritage Medal – nomination deadline extended
Nominations for the 2016 Bathurst Macquarie Heritage Medal, are now open.
This national award recognises an individual’s significant contribution the Australia’s built, social, cultural or environmental heritage.
The closing date for nominations is 5pm AEST, 24 March 2016, with the Medal winner announced at a dinner ceremony in Bathurst on Saturday 7 May 2016.
More information (including the nomination form) can be found on the Bathurst Macquarie Heritage Medal website.
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11. Professional Historian’s 2016 Conference: “Working History”, 19-20 August, Melbourne – call for papers
The Professional Historians Association of Victoria (PHAV) will be hosting the 2016 Professional Historian’s Conference “Working History”, scheduled for the 19-20 August in Melbourne.
The call for papers is now open, and abstracts are due by 31 March 2016.
For more information see the Working History – Call For Papers.
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12. “Nature & Culture: Heritage in Context” conference, 16-19 May 2016, Czech Republic – abstracts due 15 March 2016
“Nature & Culture: Heritage in Context”
16-19 May 2016
Prague, Czech Republic
The dichotomy between nature and culture in heritage conservation has often seemed like an either/or proposition. But in recent years, heritage designations at the international, national, regional and local levels are beginning to reflect the fact that nature and culture are indivisible. This is true for the application of all of heritage’s associated disciplines: landscape, architecture, archaeology, folklore, ethnobotany, history, ethnography, planning, agriculture and public health, just to name a few. In fact, there is probably no discipline in the humanities, social or natural sciences that is not affected by either culture, nature or, more often, both.
What this means for researchers and professionals is a necessity for inter- and multi-disciplinary conservation and preservation efforts. Gone are the days when heritage professionals can oppose ecological conservation efforts – and vice versa – without significant effects to the resources. On the other hand, increased efforts to achieve the conservation of integrated natural and cultural systems will result in higher adaptability and resilience, critical outcomes in the era of climate change.
This three-day conference is the 7th in a series of annual conferences exploring the relevance of heritage in present-day society. This year’s conference is sponsored by the Center for Heritage & Society at the University of Massachusetts, in conjunction with the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences. The Czech Republic is a particularly appropriate location to explore these themes since both nature and culture are an integral part of Czech culture and society.
For more information, visit the conference website.
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13. Community Heritage Grants 2016 – applications open
The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program provides grants of up to $15,000 to community organisations such as libraries, archives, museums, genealogical and historical societies, multicultural and Indigenous groups. The grants are provided to assist with the preservation of locally owned, but nationally significant collections of materials that are publicly accessible including artefacts, letters, diaries, maps, photographs, and audio visual material.
Since 1994, $5.7 million has been awarded to community organisations throughout Australia.
The 2016 grant round will open on 7 March and close on 9 May.
For more information, visit the Community Heritage Grants website read the media release and download the 2016 Community Heritage Grants flyer.
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14. Launch of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme 2015-16 funding round
Yesterday the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced the opening of the 2015-16 funding round of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme. Minister Hunt’s media release can be read here.
The Community Heritage and Icons Grants programme is providing funding for community groups, to engage with, and raise awareness of, the places recognised on Australia’s National Heritage List. Individual grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 (GST exclusive) are available.
Eligible parties are invited to apply for funding, with applications closing on 22 March 2016.
The Department of Environment would appreciate your assistance in forwarding this email onto community groups who may be interested in applying for funding under the programme.
Further information about the 2015-16 funding round, including the application form, is available on the Department of the Environment website.
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15. Friends of Australian Rock Art tour to Burrup Peninsula, July 2016
The mysteries of the ancient rock art of Murujuga (the Burrup Peninsula) in WA’s Pilbara region are yours to experience by joining the annual tour offered by Friends of Australian Rock Art (FARA). Each year the voluntary group takes a coach of tourers to learn about this globally significant rock art.
The tenth annual Tour in 2016 takes place from July 16 to 24, and there are currently 25 seats available on the air-conditioned coach. The cost for coach travellers is $2500 twin share ex-Perth, which includes all transport, accommodation, meals, expert guiding and information. There are also 8 places left for independent travellers who join the Tour from Karratha.
For more information, click on the links below.
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16. 2016 NSW Heritage Award submissions now open
If you have you completed a heritage project in the last year 2015/2016 – why not enter it into the National Trust Heritage Awards?
Now entering its 22nd year of recognising excellence in heritage, the National Trust Heritage Awards are the pinnacle celebration for the heritage community and an interesting place to see what is happening and the integrity involved. The National Trust Heritage Awards is the Signature event of the National Trust Heritage Festival.
Categories include:
- Adaptive Re-Use
- Advocacy Campaigns
- Conservation – Built Heritage
- Conservation – Interiors And Objects
- Conservation – Landscape
- Education And Interpretation
- Heritage Events And Exhibitions
- Heritage Publications
- Heritage Tours And Multimedia
- Research And Investigation / Analysis
Submissions Close: 3 April 2016
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17. “Conservation of the Built Environment: ASEAN Perspective” conference, 15-17 December 2016, Thailand – abstracts due 15 March 2016
ICOMOS Thailand, together with the Faculty of Architecture, the Architectural Heritage Management and Tourism Programme, and the Chalermprakiat Institute of Thai Art and Architecture, Silpakorn University, will jointly host an International Conference on the theme of “Conservation of the Built Environment: ASEAN Perspective” during 15 – 17 December 2016 at Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.
The main objective of the theme is to obtain an overall perspective on the undertakings concerning conservation of the built environment being carried out in ASEAN member countries.
For more information, click on the links below.
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18. Intangible Cultural Heritage talk – save the date: 7 April, Sydney
A visiting colleague from the UK, Yvette Staelens, will be presenting some of her research into the intangible heritage of the Cornish diaspora, focusing on traditions such as Cornish Folk Carols that took root in the Colonies (including Australia).
This talk will be in the series of occasional Thursday evening ICOMOS/DOCOMOMO/AIA talks and will be on Thursday 7 April 2016.
More details regarding the venue to follow.
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19. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following links.
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20. Survey on Cultural Heritage Management and the Law in Australia
Australia ICOMOS has received the following request to advertise an Australian heritage survey exploring heritage protection and legislation. We encourage members with an interest in this area to respond. The survey will close on 20 March (and not 20 February as advised in previous e-news issues).
- At the Australian Archaeological Association (AAA) conference in Fremantle last December, we ran a workshop on the subject of ‘Cultural Heritage Management and the Law in Australia’.
The workshop was well attended and raised many interesting points on the topic. We are hoping to follow this up with a publication sometime in the coming year. As part of the publication, we are hoping to elaborate more on the results of an online survey, which we created just before the workshop. The survey concerns the views of people who have or are currently working in cultural heritage management. It is still available online and we are hoping to find more participants to fill it out in order to bulk up the stats.
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21. Longford Academy, 9-13 May 2016 – fully subscribed
The 5-day program at Longford is now fully subscribed. Late registrations will be added to a waiting list.
Limited places are available for two structured single-day workshops at Woolmers and Brickendon on 11 and 12 May click on links below for more details.
The next program in advanced conservation techniques will be a Master Class in wood, carpentry and joinery to be held at Woolmers in late August 2016. Expressions of interest for this event can emailed to the APT Australasia Convenor.
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22. CHNT 2016, Vienna, 16-18 November – Call for Papers, Posters and Apps
The 21st International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies (CHNT 2016) will take place at the City Hall of Vienna, Austria from 16-18 November 2016.
Re-use and Repurposing of Archaeological and Historical Material and Data
Ever increasing understanding of our primary sources and technological progress have led to higher and higher standards of recording and analysis in archaeological and historical research.
The corollary is an exponentially growing volume of archives about the past, including written and graphic documentation – both analogue and digital – as well as archaeological finds and samples and historical objects and documents of great scientific value. This heterogeneous collection is extremely precious, often being the only testimony left to witness research and scholarly activity. This data and material must be both securely stored and properly curated to ensure that it remains valid and accessible for reuse, repurposing and new research for both present and future generations. This year’s CHNT will examine ways of achieving these goals.
For more information, visit the conference website.
Submissions of Papers, Posters and Apps are due by 12 June 2016.
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23. “Historical Perspective of Heritage Legislation” conference, 12-13 October, Tallinn, Estonia – call for presentations
The ICLAFI+NORDIC+BALTIC “Historical Perspective of Heritage Legislation” conference, to be held 12-13 October in Tallinn, Estonia, will commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the 1666 Conservation Act by King Charles XI of Sweden and 50th Anniversary of Tallinn Old Town Conservation Area.
Call for presentations, deadline of submission of abstracts: 1 April 2016
The aim of legislation through all times is to regulate peoples’ interests and behaviour and thus it reflects contemporary problems. But the rules act also as the generators of values. The target of the conference is to discuss the correlation between legislation and common values. The presentations both on history and contemporary issues are expected and the conference will work in sections accordingly.
Conservation Act by King Charles XI of Sweden from 1666 is not the earliest heritage protection act in Europe, but very influential as the Swedish Kingdom those days included the present Nordic and Baltic countries (Sweden, Finland, Estonia and parts of Latvia, Germany and Russia) and is the ground of current legislation in Sweden and elsewhere. And it is important also because of the the essence – it did not cover only the property of the King and the Church, but also the Viking age heritage, folk art and tales, ruins of buildings that are out of use, sacred groves and springs etc. The Act regulated the excavations of old graves; it forbid the reuse of ancient monuments as building materials, and the relocation of monuments, etc. Most of the issues covered are still relevant today. For example one can see the ties between forbidding excavation of the graves except for scientific purposes with the contemporary problem of metal detectorists and the obligation to safeguard the valuables from the widespread illicit trade.
Tallinn Old Town Conservation Area was first of the kind in former Soviet Union setting strict regulations to the development processes and has influenced not only the development but also the common understanding of heritage values.
For more information, email Riin Alatalu (President of ICOMOS Estonia, Vice-President of the International Committee on Legal, Administrative & Financial Issues – ICLAFI).
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24. SITUATION VACANT Various positions, Heritage 21, Sydney
About Heritage 21 (H 21)
H 21 is a medium sized heritage consultancy specialising in cultural built heritage, based in Alexandria, operating throughout NSW. H 21 assists town planners, architects, owners, managers and developers of heritage properties through the heritage approval process at both State and Local government levels.
Positions available at Heritage 21
Due to growth and recent restructure at Heritage 21, various positions have become available for the right people to join their team; from intermediate (3-5 years’ experience) and senior positions (6 years plus). The roles and positions will vary due to the wide range of projects.
What Heritage 21 offers
H 21 offers career progression and opportunities with the recent introduction and implementation of a “Job Ready Graduate” program for the successful candidate(s).
What Heritage 21 is looking for
H 21 is looking to employ enthusiastic people, with a degree or equivalent with a background in heritage, town planning, architecture, urban design or related fields, and/or someone who may be studying towards a master of heritage conservation or similar. The right candidates will need to have strong communication skills, including a good command of the English language, excellent writing and general research skills. H 21 are looking for the right people, who will have the ability and willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and have the determination for the development and knowledge of their skills heritage skills.
The roles are permanent full-time position and located at Alexandria. The successful applicants will be required to have appropriate tertiary qualifications. Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, will be offered for each position.
Please email your resume to Sue; or for a confidential discussion/enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sue Rosenberg on 0412 486 777.
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25. SITUATION VACANT Cultural Heritage Consultant, RPS Australia Asia Pacific, Newcastle
Want to bring excitement to historical heritage and archaeology in Australia?
RPS has an established reputation for using new technologies to better understand historical archaeology and heritage.
We are currently seeking a qualified historical archaeologist or heritage planner to assist the RPS Newcastle office. This opportunity will allow you to continue to develop your knowledge and experience within the Cultural Heritage field whilst being recognised as a key contributor to various existing and future projects throughout NSW.
For more information and to apply, click on this link.
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26. SITUATION VACANT Conservation Architect, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants, Melbourne
RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd, based in St Kilda, Melbourne, are seeking an experienced conservation architect to join our team.
The position is full time and involves: research, design, documentation and contract administration of building works to places of heritage significance (both conservation and adaptive reuse works) and providing advice to building owners and authorities, and the like.
Required qualifications
- Minimum Masters Degree in Architecture
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a conservation architect
- A working knowledge of Australian architectural history
- Capacity for design and detail resolution
- Proficiency in AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe CS and Revit pref. + pencil and butter paper
- Proficiency in sustainable design
- Good sense of humour
Contact
Interested applicants please forward your CV by email in the first instance.
If you wish to discuss the position, please call Roger Beeston (Director) 0417 140 159.
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27. SITUATION VACANT Architectural Technician, Andronas Conservation Architecture, Melbourne
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN
Andronas Conservation Architecture is a small, award-winning practice of architects with more than 25 years’ experience in the conservation of heritage buildings.
We are seeking an Architectural Technician to join our team. The right candidate would have a suitable University or TAFE qualification and at least 3 years graduate experience. They should be able to demonstrate a high standard of skill in planning & contract documentation, have an understanding of construction techniques/methods and materials, and have a good understanding of the building code, regulations and standards etc. Although not essential, experience in Contract Administration would be looked upon favourably.
The role involves producing drawings for contract documentation and heritage planning permits, client & consultant liaison, and general administration in order to meet deadlines, schedules and standards.
You would need to be organised and self-motivated, be comfortable in following instructions, and you would need to be able to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
Key Requirements
- A general interest in built heritage
- AutoCAD (Advanced)
- Adobe Photoshop (Intermediate)
- MS Word, Excel & Outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
In turn, we offer a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment. We encourage learning and provide avenues to furthering your professional development.
This role would be full-time and ongoing with a salary commensurate with experience.
Andronas Conservation Architecture is not offering sponsorship for this role and, as this position is permanent, it is not suitable for people on a working holiday visa.
Please send your application (including your CV, a covering letter and sample folio) to Ms Mim Butcher via email.
Applications close Monday 21 March 2016.
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28. SITUATION VACANT Heritage – Senior Consultant / Heritage Architect, URBIS
Heritage – Senior Consultant / Heritage Architect
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of industry experts & leaders
- Work across a diverse range of projects and clients
- Be truly influential in strategically advising clients and stakeholders
Urbis is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm offering services in heritage, planning, design, property, social policy, economics and research. With over 300 staff nationally, our people provide the research, analysis and advice upon which major social, commercial and environmental decisions are made.
Led by a heritage industry expert Urbis provides excellence in cultural heritage conservation with strategic advice at the highest level. Our experienced team is regarded for our critical expertise in every aspect of cultural heritage conservation, including heritage studies, conservation management plans, heritage impact statements, interpretation, archival recording, architectural conservation supervision and expert witness representation.
Currently, an opportunity has arisen in our Sydney office for a suitably qualified and experienced heritage architect / Senior Consultant with a professional work history of 5+ years in Heritage advisory consulting.
As a key member of the team, you will be involved in conducting research across a diverse and challenging range of projects, providing reports and strategic advice to our clients.
The responsibilities of our Heritage Senior Consultant/heritage architect include:
- Application of your thorough understanding of Heritage principles and an ability to provide a range of advice to clients on a range of projects including heritage studies, conservation management plans, heritage impact statements, interpretation, archival recording and architectural conservation supervision.
- Working across a wide range of applications with proven ability to develop proposals, tenders & submissions for potential projects
- High level research, interpretation, report writing and communication skills
- Undertaking of projects, management of client and other stakeholder relationships and work to specification and deadlines
For more information about this role, see the Heritage Consultant – Architect, URBIS position description.
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29. SITUATION VACANT Senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant, EXTENT Heritage, Sydney
EXTENT Heritage (a merger of Archaeological and Heritage Management Solutions Pty Ltd and Futurepast Heritage Consulting) is a leading heritage and archaeological consultancy servicing Australia and the Asia Pacific since 1998. We specialize in provision of archaeological and heritage management services to a diverse range of private and public sector clients.
Extent Heritage has an opportunity for someone new to join our team in a senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant role. The position has primary focus on Aboriginal heritage and project management but we are always keen to discover professionals with the flexibility of strengths across both historic and Indigenous heritage and / or in other specialist areas such as social value and cultural landscape assessment. The position is offered as a 12 month contract subject to a 3 months probationary review period. On completion of the contract there may be an opportunity to renew for a further period to be determined subject to performance and our operational and workload requirements.
For more information about this role and to apply, go to the Senior Aboriginal Heritage Consultant ad on Seek.
Applications close COB 11 March 2016.
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30. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor – Historical Archaeologist, EXTENT Heritage, Sydney
EXTENT Heritage (a merger of Archaeological and Heritage Management Solutions Pty Ltd and Futurepast Heritage Consulting) is a leading heritage and archaeological consultancy servicing Australia and the Asia Pacific since 1998. We specialize in provision of archaeological and heritage management services to a diverse range of private and public sector clients.
Extent Heritage has an opportunity for someone new to join our team in a Heritage Advisor – Historical Archaeologist role. The position has primary focus on historical archaeology but we are always keen to discover professionals with the flexibility of strengths across both historic and Indigenous heritage and / or in other specialist areas such as social value, built, industrial, interpretation and/or archival recording. The position is offered as a 12 month contract subject to a 3 months probationary review period. On completion of the contract there may be an opportunity to renew for a further period to be determined subject to performance and our operational and workload requirements.
For more information about this role and to apply, go to the Heritage Advisor – Historical Archaeologist ad on Seek.
Applications close COB 11 March 2016.
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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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