Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 723

  1. 2016 Jim Kerr Address, 18 April 2016, Sydney – registrations open
  2. International Day on Monuments and Sites 18 April – Celebrate the Heritage of Sport at the MCG, Melbourne
  3. Victorian Museum Awards 2016 – call for nominations open
  4. Tour of Adelaide Oval, 10 April 2016 (SA)
  5. Intangible Cultural Heritage talk, 7 April, Sydney: CANCELLED
  6. World Heritage Bid and the Economic Development Opportunity seminar, University of Adelaide, 29 March
  7. 2016 National Trust Heritage Festival – starts 16 April
  8. Australian Heritage Week, 16-24 April 2016
  9. Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 14 April 2016
  10. Call for Applications – ATCH Visiting Fellows Program: 2017
  11. Heritage Management & Planning Seminar: ‘Industrial Heritage’, WA, 27-29 April 2016 – registration open
  12. Art&Archaeology2016, Jerusalem, 11-14 December 2016 – call for papers
  13. 2016 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation – entries close 31 March 2016
  14. ICOFORT 2016 International Conference on Military Heritage and Annual Meeting, 3-7 October 2016, Uruguay – call for papers
  15. Five Year ACT Heritage Strategy 2016-2021 – deadline for submissions: 9am, Tuesday 29 March 2016
  16. ISS Institute & George Alexander Foundation Fellowship – applications open
  17. Are you from, connected with or just know Ballarat East? If so, the City of Ballarat would like to hear from you
  18. City of Stirling Heritage Awards – nominations close Friday 1 April 2016
  19. 2016 Hunter Bona Fide History Awards – nominations open
  20. 2016 NSW Heritage Award submissions now open
  21. 2016 World Heritage Watch conference, 8-9 July 2016, Turkey – Call for Papers
  22. CHNT 2016, Vienna, 16-18 November – Call for Papers, Posters and Apps
  23. “Historical Perspective of Heritage Legislation” conference, 12-13 October, Tallinn, Estonia – call for presentations
  24. ICOMOS-ICAHM Conference, 2-5 May 2016, Salalah, Oman
  25. News from Old Parliament House
  26. Museums Australia (VIC) events, 13 April – Melbourne / 19 April – Geelong
  27. SITUATION VACANT Tender opportunity, Heritage Victoria
  28. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Policy Officer, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Melbourne, VIC)
  29. SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Assessment Officer, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
  30. SITUATION VACANT Senior Team Leader Major Projects and Assessments, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
  31. SITUATION VACANT Conservation Architect, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants, Melbourne
  32. SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant (full-time), City Plan Heritage

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1. 2016 Jim Kerr Address, 18 April 2016, Sydney – registrations open

Australia ICOMOS in association with the Sydney Opera House
and the Heritage Council of NSW are pleased to host the
2016 Jim Kerr Address
18 April 2016 from 5.00 pm

The 2016 guest speaker is the cultural media expert and philanthropist Joe Skrynski AO. Joe’s talk is titled “From Griffin to Utzon and From “The Man from Snowy River” to “Go Back To Where You Came From“.

The event will take place in the Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House. There will be an optional short tour of the Sydney Opera House at 3.00pm. Please note that places for this tour are limited.

EVENT PROGRAM

  • 3.00- 5.00pm: (Optional) tour of Sydney Opera House
  • 5.00 – 5.45pm: Refreshments & Networking
  • 6.00 – 7.30 pm: Jim Kerr Address

COST (including refreshments)

  • Australia ICOMOS / National Trust members: $40
  • Non-members: $45
  • Full-time students: $35

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE

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2. International Day on Monuments and Sites 18 April – Celebrate the Heritage of Sport at the MCG, Melbourne

This year’s theme for the International Day on Monuments and Sites is the Heritage of Sport. VICOMOS will celebrate the day at one of Melbourne’s most iconic heritage sites, the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Join us for a talk on sports history by Jed Smith, Manager of the National Sports Museum, followed by a walk on the arena and a guided tour of the inner sanctum of the MCG.

Date: 18 April 2016
Time:  5 pm to 6.30 pm
RSVP by email to Sue by 15 April

I look forward to seeing you there.

Sue Hodges
ICOMOS Victorian Representative

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3. Victorian Museum Awards 2016 – call for nominations open

Museums Australia (VIC) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2016 Victorian Museum Awards are now open.

The Awards recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations whose commitment and passion contribute to the excellence of the Victorian museum and gallery sector.

The nomination process is simple, free, and open to both members and non-members, so why not nominate?

For more information, visit the Museums Australia (VIC) website.

Nominations close Friday 13 May.

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4. 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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5. Intangible Cultural Heritage talk, 7 April, Sydney: CANCELLED

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the organisers, this talk has been cancelled.

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6. World Heritage Bid and the Economic Development Opportunity seminar, University of Adelaide, 29 March

This seminar will be of interest to those interested in the UNESCO World Heritage bid as an economic development tool. Guest speaker Randy Stringer Randy will present the case for World Heritage as an economic development strategy and what ‘standing out above the rest’ can offer in terms of economic development leverage. 

Date: 29th Mar 16

Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Venue: University of Adelaide, Ingkarni Wardli 715 Conference Room

Cost: Economic Development Australia members $15 / non-members $25

For more information and to register, click here.

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7. 2016 National Trust Heritage Festival – starts 16 April

From 16 April till the end of May, join the National Trust in celebrating Australia’s unique and diverse heritage across every region of the nation. There are over 1,200 exciting events organised by local communities waiting to be discovered. Rediscover the cultural make-up, places, customs, architecture, landscape and histories of these areas through tours, exhibitions, talks and performances. In 2016 the National Trust Heritage Festival theme is Discovery & Rediscoveries. Discovery can encompass the experience of discovering something for the first time or rediscovering something that has been lost, forgotten or concealed.

To discover more events and information, visit the National Trust Heritage Festival website.

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8. Australian Heritage Week, 16-24 April 2016

Australian Heritage Week is taking place from Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 April 2016 and includes the International Day for Monuments and Sites, endorsed by UNESCO in 1983, which is held each year on 18 April. Australian Heritage Week is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the stories and places that make our communities special and collectively help shape our nation.

Australian Heritage Week sees a range of historic, natural and Indigenous heritage events happening across Australia, from open days to bush walks, performances and ghost tours, workshops and celebrations. By bringing a focus to the immense range of heritage events and experiences on offer, this special week provides an opportunity for people to enjoy a great day out and celebrate Australia’s heritage.

If you are holding an event for Australian Heritage Week, please go to the Australian Heritage Week website to register your event.

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9. Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 14 April 2016

Nubeena’s ‘Avenue of Honour’: the George Street Memorial Avenue
presented by Barry Jennings and Dr Lys Ford

The existence of a forgotten memorial in Nubeena on the Tasman Peninsula, in memory of local men who had lost their lives, was recently discovered through an article published in The Mercury newspaper 5 November, 1818.  Though the trees are long gone, the reinstatement of a memorial plaque will remind residents of the service of 51 local men. Barry Jennings will explain why and how the new Memorial has been created, giving the background to the project, while Lys Ford will shed some light on the names listed on the plaque.

Barry Jennings started teaching woodwork, metalwork and design graphics at Tasman District High School in 1965. He married local girl Gail Price in 1967 and became involved in the restoration and history of George Garnett’s Honour Boards at about the same time. Gail and Barry have been integral to the life of the Peninsula ever since.

Dr Lys Ford is a linguist who has documented and recorded several endangered Aboriginal languages from the Daly River region of the Northern Territory.  Since settling in Tasmania 10 years ago, she has used her research skills to comb the archives for information on Tasman Peninsula combatants in WWI and has curated several exhibitions focussing on how war has impacted the Peninsula.

When: Thursday 14 April 2016 at 5.30pm

Where: Junior Medical Officer’s Conference Room (rear of the house), Port Arthur Historic Site.

For more information call (03) 6251 2324.

Download the Nubeena’s ‘Avenue of Honour’ flier.

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10. Call for Applications – ATCH Visiting Fellows Program: 2017

The ATCH (Architecture Theory Criticism History) Research Centre invites applications for the Visiting Fellows Program 2017. The program welcomes applications from scholars with varying levels of experience who are carrying out critical research in architecture.

The Centre supports innovative and interdisciplinary research on the history, theory and criticism of architecture. Architecture and its place within a larger history of ideas is a strong focus within the Centre. Bringing together Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Fellows, Postgraduates and Academics from UQ’s School of Architecture, the centre offers a stimulating and rich environment for enquiry and debate. An active program of seminars, lectures, symposia, workshops and exhibitions is run throughout the year. For a full list of people and recent events please visit the ATCH website.

The Visiting Fellows Research Program supports short term residencies of one to three months for scholars to work on innovative research on the history, theory and criticism of architecture. Projects that overlap with the work of existing ATCH scholars will be favoured. The program welcomes applicants from all levels of academia but particularly encourages proposals from new and mid-career scholars. Visiting Fellowships are not open to postgraduate students.

The Visiting Fellows Research Program will provide a return airfare to Brisbane and a workspace within the centre. All Fellows will have access to UQ libraries, including the Fryer Library and Architecture and Music Library. Support for accommodation may also be available depending on the applicant’s financial circumstances.

Visiting Fellows will be required to present their research in progress in a public lecture, participate in seminars and conferences organised during their residency, and contribute to RHD events. Published outcomes of research undertaken during the Fellowship should acknowledge ATCH and the UQ School of Architecture.

While ATCH Visiting Fellows are solicited through the application round, the Centre also directly invites Fellows to participate in the program.

Expressions of Interest should address the following items, in this order:

  • Name and contact details
  • Citizenship
  • Employment Status. Will the applicant be on sabbatical during the course of the Fellowship?
  • Is the project supported by other sources of funding?
  • Is financial assistance for accommodation requested, and if so, on what grounds?
  • Preferred dates and duration of Fellowship
  • Title of Research Project
  • Research Proposal (1000 words)
  • Relevance to ATCH Centre, and existing members’ work
  • Relation of the project to the applicant’s past and future research
  • Intended outcomes
  • Names and contact details for three referees

Additional documents required:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two samples of published written work (journal articles, pieces of criticism, book chapter, chapter from a submitted PHD thesis)

Applications should be submitted by email to Deborah van der Plaat by 1 June 2016.

For additional information please contact Centre Manager, Dr Deborah van der Plaat by email.

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11. Heritage Management & Planning Seminar: ‘Industrial Heritage’, WA, 27-29 April 2016 – registration open

From goldmines to ghost towns via railways, presses and pipelines, the 2016 Heritage Management & Planning Seminar will explore the varied aspects of industrial heritage. Join us in Kalgoorlie on 28-29 April to find out more. The seminar includes a tour of Coolgardie’s mining heritage and there is an optional day-trip to Leonora and Gwalia on Wednesday 27 April.

Costs and registration details are available on the State Heritage website. Enquiries to (08) 6552 4000 or email the WA Heritage Council.

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12. Art&Archaeology2016, Jerusalem, 11-14 December 2016 – call for papers

The conference organisers invite you to participate in Art&Archaeology2016, the International Conference to be held in Jerusalem, 11-14 December 2016. It follows their successful Jerusalem Conference ART2008.

Art&Archaeology2016 aims to bring together a range of scholars, specialists and experts in the fields of archaeology, art, history, preservation, restoration and reconstruction of museum or archaeological objects, cultural heritage, researchers of ancient structures and measurement scientists and technologists.

Deadline for abstract submission: 30 June 2016

Jerusalem, the holy site of three great monotheistic religions, provides a unique atmosphere of a modern vibrant society living alongside the archaeology and historical sites since the time of King David. It guarantees to provide you with an unforgettable experience.

For more information, visit the conference website.

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13. 2016 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation – entries close 31 March 2016

Entries are now being accepted for the 2016 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

In conserving the heritage of Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO seeks to encourage the role of the private sector and local communities in preserving their cultural heritage. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation were established in 2000 to recognize and encourage private efforts and public-private initiatives in successfully restoring structures of heritage value in the region.

Since 2000, UNESCO has received 598 entries from 25 countries, spanning a wide range of conservation projects from family homes to palace complexes. A total of 185 projects have received UNESCO Heritage awards for conservation. In addition, 10 projects have been honoured with the Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts, which recognizes contemporary architectural design in a heritage context.

Entries close 31 March 2016.

Click here to visit the official heritage awards website for more information.

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14. ICOFORT 2016 International Conference on Military Heritage and Annual Meeting, 3-7 October 2016, Uruguay – call for papers

ICOFORT 2016 International Conference on Military Heritage and Annual Meeting
“The Fortifications of the Southern Cone Santa Teresa and San Miguel
and its importance in the cultural landscape”

3-7 October 2016
Montevideo, Uruguay

This event promotes the disclosure that demonstrates the works which have been produced and may serve as a basis for the rescue, conservation and enhancement, at the same time providing space for reflection and the exchange of information regarding Research, Analysis, Management, Sustainability, Tourism, Conservation and Interpretation of Fortifications and Military Heritage.

Deadline for abstract submission: 30 April 2016

For more information, visit the conference website.

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15. Five Year ACT Heritage Strategy 2016-2021 – deadline for submissions: 9am, Tuesday 29 March 2016

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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16. ISS Institute & George Alexander Foundation Fellowship – applications open

The George Alexander Foundation: 5 fellowships available at $10,000 each

The George Alexander Foundation and the International Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Institute) are offering five international Fellowships in the amount of $10,000 (less GST).

Applications are open Australia-wide to people 35 years of age and under, and one of the applications categories is Heritage. For further information, please download the application form.

Applications close on Monday 23 May 2016 at 4pm.

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17. 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

email the City of Ballarat

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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18. City of Stirling Heritage Awards – nominations close Friday 1 April 2016

Committed to the management and promotion of our local cultural identity and heritage, the City of Stirling established the Heritage Awards Program.

The Program is a biennial event that recognises the efforts made by individuals and groups in the conservation of the City’s built environment and streetscape, and the promotion and enhancement of the City’s heritage. The awards also aim to raise awareness of local heritage.

The Heritage Awards are open to all City of Stirling residents, property owners, businesses, community groups or individuals involved in heritage related work within the City of Stirling. The awards are also open to architects, designers, builders and government agencies undertaking heritage related design, building, conservation or construction in the City of Stirling.

The nomination period is now open and nominations must be received by 4.30pm, Friday 1 April 2016.

If you have any queries regarding the 2016 Heritage Awards Program, please do not hesitate to contact the City of Stirling on (08) 9205 8820 or click here to email Amanda Whelan in City Planning.

Click here to go to the City of Stirling’s Heritage Awards page.

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19. 2016 Hunter Bona Fide History Awards – nominations open

The Hunter Heritage Network is pleased to announce the 2016 Hunter Bona Fide History Awards open. The Awards draw inspiration from the Latin ‘bona fide’ meaning ‘In Good Faith’ – genuine & trustworthy.

The aim of the Awards is to celebrate outstanding scholarship and service to Australian history and heritage in the Hunter Region, and at the same time, inspire young people to get involved in historical research, identification, advocacy and documentation of local heritage.

While fiercely contested, the Bonas are lots of fun. Nominations close on 30 March 2016.

The award winners will be announced at a ceremony on 17 April 2016. Nominations are invited from individuals, groups, businesses and organisations that have made a contribution to the history and heritage of the Hunter Region.

For further information visit the Hunter Bona Fide History Awards website.

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20. 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?

ENTER NOW

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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21. 2016 World Heritage Watch conference, 8-9 July 2016, Turkey – Call for Papers

2016 World Heritage Watch conference
Istanbul, Turkey
8-9 July 2016

With the Call for Papers, World Heritage Watch is taking a first step towards our annual conference which will be held under the theme of “Sustainable Development”. More specifically, we will try to elaborate a list of indicators for the sustainability of protection as well as the sustainability of development at World Heritage sites, and the results shall be introduced into the international processes which will decide on the official indicators for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Full papers due 1 May 2016.

For more information, download the call for papers and visit the World Heritage Watch website.

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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. ICOMOS-ICAHM Conference, 2-5 May 2016, Salalah, Oman

The 2016 ICOMOS International Scientific Committee for Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM) Conference, co-sponsored by ICOMOS Oman, will be held in Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, 2-5 May 2016.

The theme for the 2016 Conference is: Archaeological Park as World Heritage Site – A Management Strategy for the Future. The essential value of any archaeological site is dependent upon the degree to which its archaeological materials are kept intact and in context. Because of this, access to archaeological sites is restricted to government authorities and approved researchers in many countries. In a World Heritage setting, however, an archaeological site becomes public space, one that simultaneously promotes and threatens its scientific and historic value. The focus of this conference will be the sustainable management of archaeological World Heritage Sites through negotiating these tensions in planning, inventory and evaluation, facility construction and operation, building management capacity, and inclusion of local stakeholders.

For more information please visit the conference website.

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25. News from Old Parliament House

To read the latest newsletter from the Old Parliament House, click on the link below.

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26. Museums Australia (VIC) events, 28 April – Melbourne / 19 April – Geelong

Seminar: It’s a Kid’s Thing

Hear from producers and programming staff about the planning and briefing process for exhibitions and programs for the very young (aged 0-5):

  • Kathy Fox, Exhibitions Producer, and Georgie Meyer, Education and Community Programs Manager, Museum Victoria, will be discussing the plans and processes involved in creating the new Pauline Gandel Children’s Museum at Melbourne Museum.
  • Kate Ryan, Children’s Programs Curator, National Gallery of Victoria, will speak about the NGV’s suite of innovative early childhood programs including their Summer Children’s Festival.
  • Professor Marc De Rosnay, University of Wollongong, will talk about the Early Start Discovery Space, tagged as Australia’s only dedicated “children’s museum”.
  • Ebony Bott, Producer, Participation, Family and Youth Programs, Arts Centre Melbourne
  • Robyn Ellard, Public Libraries Team, State Library of Victoria, will share their experiences of producing programs for pre-schoolers

Date: Thursday 28 April – please note date change

Time: 10am – 3pm

Venue: Melbourne Museum

Cost: MA Members $100, Non-Members $200

> Book now to secure your place

 

Seminar: Exhibitions & Storytelling

Join Culture Victoria and MA (Vic) for a workshop covering exhibition development and digital storytelling. Kitty Owens, MA (Vic)’s Roving Curator, will run a practical session on creating exhibitions and displays. Learn how to create an appealing display, write engaging text, and produce quality labels for a small themed exhibition. See how Culture Victoria uses stories and storytelling to explore the people, places and events that have shaped Victoria. Hear from Malcolm McKinnon, a social history documentary and multimedia maker, who has created numerous stories from community collections. Malcolm will explore how to identify and tell the key stories in your collection. He will look at what works in the online space, and give some simple examples of how to create online stories which are achievable for community collecting organisations.

Date: Tuesday 19 April

Time: 10am – 4pm

Venue: Geelong Library and Heritage Centre

Cost: Free, bookings essential

> Book now to secure your place

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27. SITUATION VACANT Tender opportunity, Heritage Victoria

Heritage Professional and Technical Services Panel

Heritage Victoria is seeking the services of suitably qualified contractors to provide professional and technical services under a panel arrangement. 

The objective of the panel is to engage a number of suppliers who can provide services that are required on a regular basis by Heritage Victoria. These panel suppliers will be requested to provide competitive rates demonstrating value for money to Heritage Victoria.

The panel is seeking suppliers with skill sets in the following areas:

  • assessment of heritage permit applications including associated activities and consultations
  • assessment of Heritage Register nominations including associated activities and consultations
  • assessment of archaeological consent applications including associated activities and consultations
  • preparation of heritage assessments, histories, studies, reports, guidelines, conservation management plans and similar documents
  • technical services (conservation of built heritage)
  • technical services (conservation of archaeological places and artefacts)

Suppliers may nominate for any one of, or any combination of, skill sets. The assessment of each skill set will be handled separately.

Suppliers interested in submitting a tender are invited to review the tender documentation available at this link.  

Contact for further information

Athena Rozenberg
03 9452 5219
email Athena

Interested suppliers are asked to submit their tenders by 2:00 pm, Thursday 7 April 2016.

To submit a tender, please follow the instructions in the document “Heritage Professional and Technical Services Panel Tender Part A Conditions of Tendering”, items 1.4 and 1.6.

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28. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Policy Officer, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Melbourne, VIC)

  • Contribute to the development of legislation, regulation, policy, guidance and procedures including the integration of heritage into wider government policy and service delivery code
  • Lead the development of complex projects around the protection and management of heritage places and objects

The Heritage Policy Officer supports the development of legislation, regulation, policy, guidance and procedures relating to identification and management of heritage and places of State significance, historical archaeological sites and maritime heritage.

For more information, visit the Jobs Victoria website.

Applications close 5 April 2016.

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29. SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Assessment Officer, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

The Senior Heritage Assessment Officer undertakes the assessment of development applications and approval pathways relating to items listed on State Heritage Register & other statutory lists. This role also provides advice on heritage conservation documents that develop outcomes in accordance with State Government Policy. The Senior Heritage Assessment Officer is responsible for endorsement of certain Approvals under the Heritage Act 1977 under delegation from the Heritage Council of NSW.

For more information about this role, click here.

Applications close 13 April 2016, 11:59 PM. 

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30. SITUATION VACANT Senior Team Leader Major Projects and Assessments, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

The Senior Team Leader Major Projects and Assessments leads and manages a team in the assessment of development applications and approval pathways relating to items listed on the State Heritage Register and other statutory lists. The Senior Team Leader also provides expert heritage advice on complex and strategic conservation documents that manages the delivery of best practice in heritage conservation.

For more information about this role, click here.

Applications close 4 April 2016, 11:59 PM. 

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31. 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) on 0417 140 159.

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32. SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant (full-time), City Plan Heritage

SENIOR HERITAGE CONSULTANT POSITION – FULL-TIME

City Plan Heritage is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Heritage Consultant to join our team to provide high level cultural heritage consultancy services.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years’ experience working in the heritage sector with a particular focus on report writing, undertaking heritage studies and providing heritage advice. A degree in cultural heritage or a related discipline is essential. Applicants must ideally have a background in archaeology (preferred) and/or Australian architecture.

Full International Membership of Australia ICOMOS (or eligibility for full international membership) is essential.

Applicants must be able to:

  • Prepare a range of heritage reports including but not limited to Heritage Impact Statements, Conservation Management Plans, Archaeological Assessments and Heritage Interpretation Strategies
  • Manage several projects simultaneously and cope with competing deadlines
  • Undertake detailed historical research to the standard of a professional historian (including sourcing and analysis of archival sources) for Conservation Management Plans, Heritage Assessments, and Heritage Studies
  • Work independently with no or minimal supervision

The successful applicant will be required to start late March/early April.

Please send your application, including a cover letter and CV, to Kim Bennett via email by close of business Monday 28 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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