Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 920

NEW ITEMS

  1. [NEW ITEM] Closed by COVID-19 – Checklist for GLAMs and Historical and Heritage Sites
  2. [NEW ITEM] Certificate III in Heritage Trade Skills approved
  3. [NEW ITEM] Two PhD scholarships investigating the role of cultural fire on traditional Aboriginal food production – EOIs due 17 April
  4. [NEW ITEM] Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW online gallery
  5. [NEW ISSUE] Duldig Studio Museum & Sculpture Garden E-news

GA2020 SYDNEY ITEMS

AUSTRALIA ICOMOS ITEMS

TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOIs

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] Closed by COVID-19 – Checklist for GLAMs and Historical and Heritage Sites

Our colleagues at Blue Shield Australia and the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) are pleased to release this Guide, which has been produced to provide guidance for people who are responsible for closing collections of movable cultural heritage in collecting organisations such as archives, galleries, herbaria, historical societies, libraries and museums and at heritage sites. 

>> Visit the AICCM webpage

>> Visit the Blue Shield Australia webpage

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2. [NEW ITEM] Certificate III in Heritage Trade Skills approved

A Certificate III in Heritage Trade Skills has been approved by the national training regulator ASQA. This is the first stage in being able to offer practical heritage trade skills training at heritage listed locations.

The qualification includes a number of units that can be broken up into short courses. The course is suitable for existing tradespeople, pre-vocational students and heritage property owners. The qualification includes an “Introduction to working on heritage sites” unit that can be delivered as a one-day course at a heritage site. This unit is suitable for both tradespeople and heritage home owners. It provides people with the skills and knowledge to understand the types of building materials that should and shouldn’t be use on listed sites, what heritage protections mean and the roles and responsibilities of people working in the industry.

Course materials are being developed with the view for training to begin in 2021. The qualification, and units that sit within the course, will be available for licensing for delivery from that time. Trainers will need to hold a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, be trade-qualified, and either ICOMOS members or be able to demonstrate suitable experience working on heritage projects. Details of the course are available at this link and by contacting Trisch Baff by email.

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3. [NEW ITEM] Two PhD scholarships investigating the role of cultural fire on traditional Aboriginal food production – EOIs due 17 April

La Trobe University is now advertising two PhD scholarships to carry out research on the role of cultural fire on traditional Aboriginal food production. The scholarships are offered by the Centre for the Study of the Inland and the Centre for Future Landscapes in partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Central Victoria Biolinks Alliance.

Expressions of interest are required by 17 April 2020, with a view to commencing in Semester 2, 2020. Aboriginal people are particularly encouraged to apply. Further details are below.

Historic mapping PhD

Aims to collate archival sources in a GIS database as a means of mapping historic cultural burning and food production activities. 

>> click here for more information

>> contact Prof. Susan Lawrence, Centre for the Study of the Inland by email 

Plant ecology PhD

Focussed on botanical survey, plant population ecology, glasshouse trials and monitoring of cultural burns at research sites on country to increase knowledge for the on-going protection and management of traditional yam-field grasslands.

>> click here for more information

>> contact Dr. Jim Radford, Centre for Future Landscapes by email

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4. [NEW ITEM] Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW online gallery

The Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW has suspended their events program for now – resuming, hopefully, in a few months’ time, but in the meantime, you can visit their gallery of architectural photos.

They’ve recently added some superb new work by Greg Davis – on his travels around NSW and the ACT, he’s captured fine examples of art deco, modernism, brutalism and more.

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5. [NEW ISSUE] Duldig Studio Museum & Sculpture Garden E-news

To read the latest Duldig Studio Museum & Sculpture Garden E-news, click on the link below.

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GA2020 SYDNEY ITEMS

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Coronavirus GA2020 Statement 1 – March 2020

We understand many of you may have concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how that may affect GA2020 in Sydney, this coming October.

Australia ICOMOS and the GA2020 team are monitoring the COVID-19 situation, which is changing very rapidly at present. At this time, there are a range of restrictions in place, which affect travel to Australia. As this is a rapidly-evolving situation, it is not possible to provide advice about travel in September / October, nor to speculate about the prospect that GA2020 may be amended, deferred or cancelled.

We will at all times place the health and safety of GA2020 delegates at the forefront of our decision making. We will follow advice of the World Health Organisation and will comply with the requirements of the Australian Government.

We may issue a revised registration timetable and updated cancellation and refund policy – and would do so well before the current GA2020 early bird registration date of 3 June 2020.

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AUSTRALIA ICOMOS ITEMS

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Australia ICOMOS VIC Mentoring Program – calling for Victorian Mentors! Submit EOIs by 6 April

It’s here again! We need Australia ICOMOS members based in Victoria to step up and join us as mentors for students from the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, Deakin University and Federation University.

Australia ICOMOS launched its student mentoring program in Victoria in 2012 and supports members to share their knowledge and networks with students planning careers in heritage. The program has been enthusiastically received by both mentors and mentees.

We usually have many more students than mentors apply – this restricts the size of the program, so we rely on the generosity of ICOMOS members so that as many students as possible can be paired.

What is required?

We ask mentors to meet with their mentees at least 3 times during the program between May and October. These meetings allow discussion about issues involved in heritage practice, and the student’s study and work interests.

Hopefully, we will be able to host social events in May and October to open and close the program. We will keep all participants informed about the arrangements.

There will be a brief evaluation questionnaire distributed at the end of the year that we ask all participants to complete and return. 


How do I get involved as a MENTOR?

If you would like to be an ICOMOS MENTOR, please email an expression of interest to Georgia Meros at the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email by 6 April 2020.

Please provide your contact details (email and a work or mobile number) and a brief outline of your field of professional experience and current practice. This will assist the Mentoring Team in matching mentors and mentees.

Mentors must be Full ICOMOS members, and can have professional experience in any sector of cultural heritage practice. We will try to ‘match’ by interest as many students and mentors as possible.

Who will get involved as a MENTEE?

Students in participating university courses will be advised of the application process by the focal point at their university. Please contact the person at your university as a first step. 


All applications will be asked to be received by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by 6 April 2020. We will try to ‘match’ by interest as many mentoring pairs as possible.

When do we start?

We will be matching students and mentors in late April. We will circulate additional information about our ‘launch event’ once we are more certain about it.

We hope that all members based in Victoria will welcome this opportunity to participate in the efforts of Australia ICOMOS and its partners to support young professionals across a range of cultural heritage disciplines.

Kristal Buckley (Deakin University)
Stuart King (University of Melbourne)
Anita Smith (La Trobe University)
Keir Reeves (Federation University)
for the 2020 Australia ICOMOS VIC Mentoring Team

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Australia ICOMOS NSW Mentoring Program – calling for New South Wales Members! Submit EOIs by 6 April

Australia ICOMOS launched its student mentoring program in Victoria in 2012 following an earlier trial in the ACT, and it now runs in New South Wales and Victoria. The program supports members to share their knowledge and networks with students looking toward careers in heritage.

As the program has now run with enthusiastic responses from both mentors and mentees, we are very pleased to be offering it in New South Wales for 2020.

When naming their favourite aspect of the program, the majority of previous mentors named the personal contact (we both learned from each other; refreshing to talk to the younger generation; good to know there is actually a pool of interested people; like the opportunity to help a new person into the profession), and almost all felt that they were able to make a valuable contribution to the knowledge and career prospects of their mentee. All respondents enjoyed it so much; they said they would be happy to do it again.

Students in heritage-related post-graduate programs at University of Sydney and University of New South Wales will be invited to apply for the program.

We usually have many more students than mentors apply – this restricts the size of the program, so we are hoping that all ICOMOS members based in New South Wales will consider participating this year.

What is required?

While the mentoring arrangements will vary, we ask that mentors meet with their mentees at least 3 times during the program between April and October/November. These meetings allow discussion about issues involved in heritage practice, and the student’s study and work interests.

There will be a social event held in early May to introduce mentoring pairs. If you wish to be a mentor or a mentee, it is not essential to attend, although this is an easy way to meet and set up the first meeting, as well as networking with other students and colleagues.

There will be a brief evaluation questionnaire distributed at the end of the year that we ask all participants to complete and return.

How do I get involved as a MENTOR?

If you would like to contribute to this valuable (and enjoyable) effort this year, and be an ICOMOS MENTOR, please email an expression of interest to Georgia Meros at the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email by 6 April 2020.

Please provide your contact details (email and a work or mobile number) and a brief outline of your field of professional experience and current practice. This will assist the Mentoring Team in matching mentors and mentees.

Mentors must be Full ICOMOS members, and can have professional experience in any sector of cultural heritage practice. We will try to ‘match’ by interest as many students and mentors as possible.

Who will get involved as a MENTEE?

Students in participating university courses will be advised of the application process by the focal point at their university.

All applications will be asked to be received by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by 6 April 2020. We will try to ‘match’ by interest as many mentoring pairs as possible.

When do we start?

We will be matching students and mentors next month, and will launch this year’s program with an event in mid to late April. More information about the launch will be sent to participants in the program.

We hope that all members based in New South Wales will welcome this opportunity to participate in the efforts of Australia ICOMOS and its partners to support young professionals across a range of cultural heritage disciplines.

2020 Australia ICOMOS NSW Mentoring Team
Kerime Danis (NSW Mentoring Program Coordinator)
Ass Prof Cameron Logan (The University of Sydney / Master of Heritage Conservation Program)
Dr Ben Shaw (The University of New South Wales)

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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UPDATED INFORMATION: National Archaeology Week, 17 to 23 May

20 March update

National Archaeology Week (NAW) this year is scheduled to run from 17 to 23 May. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is likely that holding public gatherings will continue to pose a risk in May, and that travelling to events may also be difficult. The National Archaeology Week committee has decided to make the following changes for this year:

  • We encourage event organisers to move their events online if possible, or to postpone or cancel events if this is not possible. Please let your state co-ordinator know of any changes or cancellations to events.
  • During National Archaeology Week, we will promote online resources and events, such as podcasts and livestreams, so please let us know if you have something to share.
  • Once the crisis has passed, we will explore whether we could extend National Archaeology Week (just for this year) to promote events that have been postponed and other outreach activities.

Please do get in touch if we can assist, and any thoughts or suggestions on how to manage an online NAW during this time would be welcome.

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National Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia’s unique archaeological heritage. Held in the third week of May, this nationwide program of events and activities includes public lectures, seminars, exhibitions, demonstration excavations, displays and other events designed to engage with the general public.

Visit the National Archaeology Week website for more information about the events on offer.

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

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REMINDER: Australasian Engineering Heritage conference, 19–25 November 2020, Dunedin – call for submissions: deadline 3 April 2020

Australasian Engineering Heritage conference
19–25 November 2020
Dunedin

Titled ‘Engineering in a 2020 World – The Future of the Past’, the conference will spotlight how heritage engineering and technology has endured, developed and undergone restoration and repurposing to claim its place in the future.

Abstracts, formal conference papers and proposals for presentations will be accepted until 3 April 2020. Full details can be found at this link.

Event schedule

  • Pre-conference tour: 19 – 22 November 2020
  • Conference: 23 – 24 November 2020
  • Dunedin tour: 25 November 2020

Engineering New Zealand’s Otago Heritage Chapter together with Principal Sponsor, Naylor Love, look forward to bringing you this much anticipated event. We hope to see you in Dunedin.

Download the 2020 Australasian Engineering Heritage conference poster.

NOTE: In light of the developing coronavirus situation, registrations are currently on hold. 

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ICIP 2020 conference, 28-29 September 2020, Cambodia – revised deadline: submission of papers now due 6 April

The Board of the ICOMOS International Committee for the Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites (ICIP) is pleased to announce the ICOMOS Interpretation 2020 Conference in Angkor, Cambodia. The conference will take place on 28-29 September 2020 with pre-conference tours on 26-27 September.

The ICIP Board is honored to be partnering with APSARA National Authority (Authority for the Protection of the Site and Management of the Region of Angkor). This conference will be held immediately before the 2020 ICOMOS General Assembly in Sydney, to enable attendees to stopover in Asia before continuing on to Sydney.

Extension of deadlines

Registration for this conference has been extended as follows:

  • Early Bird: closes 6 May 2020
  • Registration closes: 31 July 2020

Submission of papers has been extended to 6 April 2020. Successful presenters will be notified by 29 April 2020.

For further information, and to register for this conference, please visit the conference website.

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COURSES / AWARDS / GRANTS PROGRAMS / OTHER – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS / SUBMISSIONS / EOI

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Blue Shield Australia bushfire impact survey – contribute by 9 April

Blue Shield Australia (BSA) is conducting a survey to quantify the impact of the bushfires and extreme weather events experienced across Australia from 1 November 2019 to 31 January 2020. The information will be aggregated to provide an overall cost to the sector of natural disasters this season. A report will be published using the results, which will be made available on the Blue Shield Australia website. BSA will not identify individual institutions’ results. The questions in the survey relate to visitor numbers, building closures, staff absences, technical issues, impact on collections and on revenue.

Please respond on behalf of your institution, rather than on an individual or department basis. There are 20 questions and it should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. All questions are optional, so if you don’t know the answer, move on to the next.

>> link to the survey

Deadline for responses is close of business Thursday 9 April 2020.

If you have any questions, please email Blue Shield Australia.

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International Training Course (ITC) on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage, 2-24 September 2020 – applications close 6 April 2020

Call for applications for the International Training Course (ITC) on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2020 (15th year, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto) has been announced. It will run from 2-24 September 2020, with the sub-theme “Towards the Integrated Protection of Immovable and Movable Cultural Heritage from Risk of Fire”.

Cultural heritage is increasingly exposed to disasters caused by natural and human-induced hazards such as earthquakes, floods, fires, typhoons, terrorism, etc. Recent examples include fires in Shuri Castle in 2019, the Notre-Dame de Paris in 2019, the National Museum of Brazil in 2018, and across Australia in 2019 and 2020, as well as a typhoon in Western Japan in 2018, earthquakes in Central Mexico in 2017, Kumamoto Japan, Central Italy, Myanmar in 2016, and Nepal in 2015, floods in the UK in 2015, in the Balkans in 2014, and ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen. In addition, climate change will cause floods, droughts and bushfires that can create huge damage to both cultural heritage and the natural environment. These disasters not only affect immovable heritage such as monuments, archaeological sites, and historic urban areas, but also cause damage to movable heritage, including museum collections, heritage objects, religious artefacts, and other artefacts that are of significance to local communities. In the aftermath of a disaster, many architectural fragments of damaged or collapsed buildings require documentation, handling and storage. As such, both movable and immovable heritage is exposed to various disasters.

In particular, fires have devastated a substantial number of heritage sites and museums in recent years. This devastation by fires is seen in the cases of the Notre Dame Cathedral, the National Museum of Brazil, the Glasgow School of Arts, the Windsor Castle, part of historic cities (e.g. Valparaiso in Chile and Lijiang in China), historic ships (e.g. the Cutty Sark), national monuments (e.g. the Namdaemun in South Korea), religious structures (e.g. the Wangdue Phodrang in Bhutan), and tombs (e.g. the Kasubi Tombs), as well as museums including the National Museum of Natural History in India and the Southwark Museum in the UK. These fires are caused by both natural and human-induced factors inside or outside of cultural heritage. The former includes bush or forest fires under high temperatures during periods of little or no rainfalls, lightning, and volcanoes. The latter includes electrical short circuits due to faulty wiring, smoking, open flames, the burning of candles, arson and bombing. Fires may also follow natural hazards such as earthquakes or hurricanes, as seen in the case of the Kobe earthquake in 1995 where fires destroyed significant parts of historic neighbourhoods made of wooden houses. There are also many instances in which fires are caused by negligence during the restoration and upgradation works of heritage buildings and museums. Inappropriate response measures, such as the misuse of fire extinguishing agents, may sometimes unintentionally cause damage to heritage sites, museums and their collections. As such, fires have resulted in the loss of both tangible and intangible components of cultural heritage; tangible ones include natural landscapes, archaeological materials, built structures and collections, and intangible ones include rituals, cultural practices and traditional skills.

The Guidelines and the Application Form are now available at the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage, Ritsumeikan University (R-DMUCH) website.

We would very much like to encourage Australian applications to this course, which is supported by UNESCO and ICCROM. It is a high quality course that will be extremely useful to managing disaster risk to heritage in Australia.

If you are thinking of applying please contact Catherine Forbes, a previous course participant. She will be happy to discuss the course and application procedure – send Catherine an email.

Please apply! Applications close 6 April 2020.

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Living Heritage Grants Program – Round 5 applications close on 9 April

Safeguarding and reactivating our heritage

Applications for Round 5 of the Victorian Government’s competitive community Living Heritage Grants Program will open on 17 February 2020 and close on 9 April 2020.

Eligible applicants may apply for an amount between $20,000 and $200,000 per project, to fund conservation works to ‘at risk’ places and objects included on the Victorian Heritage Register.

To find out if you are eligible, read the 2020 Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions at this link.

To apply, follow the link to the online application portal (accessible from 17 February 2020).

What’s new for Round 5?

  • Applicants are required to contact the Living Heritage team by 27 March before applying (see link below)
  • Priority consideration may be given to the conservation of Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) listed places and objects located in Victorian communities impacted by bushfires

For more information, please visit the Living Heritage Grants Program website or email the Living Heritage Grants Program team.

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Old Cities, New Challenges conservation course, 13-21 November 2020, George Town – applications close 15 April

The Getty Conservation Institute has recently announced the next Old Cities, New Challenges conservation course, which will take place in George Town from 13-21 November 2020 (participants to arrive by Wednesday 11 November).

A short description of the course and the application material can be accessed at the Getty Conservation Institute website.

The course application deadline is 15 April 2020 and the Getty looks forward to welcoming another stimulating group of interested young professionals to George Town.

NOTE: Please read the important update in relation to the coronavirus, at the link above

Recently, the Getty Magazine published a short article about the Penang course – click on this link to download the latest issue.

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George Alexander Foundation International Fellowships – applications open and close 24 April

Are you aged 18-35, have an innovative idea to improve your sector and would like a Fellowship to carry out international applied research? Then read on…

The George Alexander Foundation and the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering five (5) international applied research Fellowships in the amount of $10,000 (less GST) each.

The 2020 George Alexander Foundation International Fellowship provides an opportunity for individuals to acquire higher-level skills and drive leading practice and innovation in Australia. It is intended that the Fellowship will demonstrate potential benefits for, and application in, Australia.

Applications should focus on the following areas:

  • Environment and Sustainability (this area can include heritage)
  • Alternative Energy
  • Education Sector
  • Conservation

However, if you have an innovative or significant Fellowship Proposal in an alternative field this may also be considered. Applications are welcome from residents of any state in Australia.

For more information, visit this link.

Please note: if you are considering applying for a Fellowship, travel times can be negotiated due to current/potential travel restrictions.

Applications are now open and close at 4pm, 24 April 2020.

Download the 2020 GAF International Fellowship flyer.

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2020 Community Heritage Grants – applications close 4 May 2020

Applications for the 2020 Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program are now open.

The 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.

For details on how to apply, see the guidelines and application form.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 4 May 2020 (AEST).

Download the 2020 Community Heritage Grants flyer.

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Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions – applications close 20 May 2020

After 10 years of European funding, 400 students and 65 countries, applications for the Advanced Masters in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions are opened up to 20 May 2020. This international course on the conservation of heritage structures was the winner of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage “Europa Nostra”, and presents a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

This Masters Course, which is running its 13th Edition, is organized by a consortium of leading European Universities/Research Institutions in the field, including the University of Minho (coordinating institution, Portugal), the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), the Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic), the University of Padua (Italy) and the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Czech Academy of Sciences (Czech Republic).

The course combines the most recent advances in research and development with practical applications.

A significant number of scholarships, ranging from 4,000 to 13,000 Euro, are available to students of any nationality.

Please find full details on the MSc programme, as well as the electronic application procedure, at the course website.

Visit also the SAHC blog and connect via LinkedIn.

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Change Over Time journal – call for abstracts deadline: 5 June 2020

Abstract submissions are invited for the next issue of the journal Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press.

10.2 INTEGRITY | Guest Editor: Jukka Jokilehto

The concept of “integrity” is central to the organizing principles and values of heritage conservation and is frequently evoked in international charters, conventions, and official recommendations. Generally speaking, integrity refers to the wholeness or intactness of a tangible object, place, or property and is a measure by which UNESCO determines the Outstanding Universal Value of a site. As a guiding principle of conservation practice, the concept of integrity has evolved from 19th century ideas of the artist’s intent, which located integrity in a moment in time (Viollet le Duc), to 21st century framings of integrity as an emergent condition as proposed by the 2005 Faro Framework Convention, which suggests that integrity is neither fixed nor static but is understood through a process of interpreting, respecting, and negotiating complex, and at times, contentious values.

Abstracts of 200-300 words are due by 5 June 2020.

For more detailed information, see the CoT_Integrity_CFA_FINAL.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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SITUATION VACANT Lecturer in Heritage Studies, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge

Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge is looking to appoint a new Lecturer in Heritage Studies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the further development of research and the future direction of the Department and the Cambridge Heritage Research Centre.

The closing date for applications is 8 May 2020 and further information and a link to apply can be found at this link.

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SITUATIONS VACANT Heritage Consultants (part-time / permanent / casual), Heritage 21, Sydney

Heritage consultant – PART-TIME, CASUAL AND PERMANENT POSITIONS (NSW): minimum 3 years’ experience in cultural built heritage

With growth in business Heritage 21 is seeking the right candidates.

Heritage 21 is a specialist firm of dedicated heritage practitioners operating throughout NSW and the ACT. Located in Alexandria, the firm assists clients with heritage projects within the private, public and government sectors through the heritage approval process at both State and Local government levels.

Our heritage staff have expertise in built heritage, urban planning, history, research and architecture.

We are currently looking to expand our team and are looking for multiple candidates with the right motivation and enthusiasm. Positions available: part-time, casual and permanent.

If you have a degree and/or a background in heritage, town planning, architecture, urban design or related fields or are studying towards a master of heritage conservation (or similar) and have a passion for heritage and research, this job is for you!

The roles and positions will vary due to the wide range of projects and the right candidate(s) will need to have the ability to take on a variety of heritage reports, be self-motivated, able to work autonomously and be a team player, with attention to detail.

The right candidate(s) would be organised, have an excellent command of the English language, strong research and communication skills, knowledge of historical built fabric & building methods/systems/materials & technologies etc, national heritage charters, NSW legislation and heritage guidelines, and an understanding of the heritage planning framework in NSW (LEPs, DCPs & SEPPS).

In addition, a good working ability of Microsoft Word and Outlook and knowledge of Excel and Photoshop would be advantageous but not essential, as is holding a current driver’s licence (NSW).

To apply please email us your resume with examples of writing and/or a portfolio or for a highly confidential discussion please call Sue on (02) 9519 2521 or 0412 486 777.

An attractive package, commensurate with experience, will be offered for each position. Heritage 21 offers a flexible workplace and tries to ensure a good work/life balance for their employees/consultants.

Closing date for applications: 3 April 2020.

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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, WOLFPEAK – Environment & Heritage, Sydney

WOLFPEAK – Environment & Heritage
HERITAGE CONSULTANT

WolfPeak is currently seeking an experienced Heritage Consultant to join our heritage team and assist with a variety of work and projects. Based in the Sydney CBD, we offer a friendly office environment with flexible working arrangements. Salary commensurate with experience and skills.

To undertake this role it is preferred that you have:

  • Relevant tertiary and professional qualifications in History, Archaeology, Heritage Management or a similar discipline OR equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience in archaeology / heritage management in either a consulting or public-sector environment
  • Sound understanding of the NSW legislative and policy framework for heritage approvals
  • Demonstrated experience in the preparation of heritage assessment documentation such as heritage impact assessments, archaeological survey reports, statements of heritage significance, cultural heritage assessment reports and heritage management plans
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • A focus on client service excellence
  • Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
  • Current drivers’ licence
  • Willingness to travel if required, including to regional / remote areas

Diversity and Flexibility

Fostering gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working for men and women is central to the way WolfPeak does business. WolfPeak is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Email your CV to Kylie or give her a call on 0418 218 151 for further information.

We are looking to appoint this position as soon as possible so encourage applications to be lodged ASAP.

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in the Australia ICOMOS Email News are not necessarily those of Australia ICOMOS Inc. or its Executive Committee. The text of Australia ICOMOS Email news is drawn from various sources including organizations other than Australia ICOMOS Inc. The Australia ICOMOS Email news serves solely as an information source and aims to present a wide range of opinions which may be of interest to readers. Articles submitted for inclusion may be edited.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros
Secretariat Executive Officer
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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