NEW ITEMS

1. [NEW ITEM] Conserving Concrete Virtual Event, 2 December, 10am PST (Los Angeles) | 3 December, 5am AEDT

2. [NEW ITEM] ICOMOS GivingTuesday – 1 December

3. [NEW ITEM] Expanded State Design Review Panel announced (NSW) | Design Review webinar: 3 December, 12pm AEDT

4. [NEW ITEM] Earthen & wood vernacular heritage and climate change conference, 28-30 August 2021, Sweden & Online – call for abstracts deadline: 15 December

5. [NEW ITEM] ICOMOS, ICA, IFLA and ICOM statement on the situation of cultural heritage in the Nagorno Karabakh region

6. [NEW ITEM] Nominations open – 2022 World Monuments Watch | deadline: 1 March 2020

7. [NEW ITEM] The Johnston Collection re-opening from 1 December 2020

8. [NEW ITEM] Pre-order book on Moir + Sutherland Architects | Watch related media

GA2023 SYDNEY ITEMS

• GA2023 MEDIA RELEASE, 18 NOVEMBER 2020: Australia to host major global cultural heritage event

TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

• ACAHUCH + City of Melbourne present the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review, Tuesday 2 December, 1pm AEDT

CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

• [UPDATED] REGISTRATION LINK LIVE! Symposium: The Sustainable Shine Dome: Envisioning Sustainable Futures for Heritage, 4 December, 1.30pm AEDT – IN REAL LIFE!!! (and online)

• 4th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism, online, 20-21 May 2021 | abstract deadline: 30 January 2021

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

• Taking Control of Our Heritage – Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Discussion Paper consultation | deadline Monday 30 November

• HeritageForAll Initiative: apply to present a webinar

• Deakin University DUAL AWARD 2021: Study in Australia and Germany – and earn two Masters qualifications | DEADLINE EXTENDED to 30 November 2020

• In Situ. Revue des patrimoines journal – Heritage values of 20th century architecture: what recognition?: call for papers | deadline 15 December 2020

• Revised Planning and Design Code Consultation (SA) – closes 18 December 2020

• Getty Internships for Emerging Professionals | application deadline: 14 January 2021

MISCELLANEOUS OTHER

• Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) – new management of standard exemptions

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

• [NEW] TENDER OPPORTUNITY Graphic Design Concepts for Heritage Interpretation, ormer Ballarat District Orphan Asylum, Ballarat Orphanage and Ballarat Children’s Home, [DEADLINE: 18 December]

• [NEW] SITUATION VACANT Senior Conservation Manager,  International Conservation Services, Melbourne [DEADLINE: January 2021]

• SITUATION VACANT Senior Curator of Art, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin [DEADLINE: 30 November]

• SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant (built, Aboriginal or Historical), Artefact Heritage Services, Sydney [DEADLINE: 6 December]

• SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Interpretation Consultant, Artefact Heritage Services – Sydney [DEADLINE: 8 December]

• SITUATION VACANT Executive Director, Museum of Chinese Australia, Sydney

• SITUATION VACANT Paper Conservator, Endangered Heritage, Canberra

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] Conserving Concrete Virtual Event, 2 December, 10am PST (Los Angeles) | 3 December, 5am AEDT

Live Roundtable Discussion for the Launch of Conservation Principles for Concrete of Cultural Significance

Join us for this free virtual event, bringing together a multidisciplinary group of professionals to discuss the importance of conserving historic concrete and the importance of using a sound conservation methodology to guide practice.

2 December 2020
10:00 to 11:30 am (Los Angeles time)
[3 December, start times: 5am AEDT | 4.30am SA | 4.00am QLD | 3.30am NT | 2.00am WA]
via Zoom

Free, Advanced Registration Required

For more information visit this link.

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2. [NEW ITEM] ICOMOS GivingTuesday – 1 December

HELP US RAISE 20,000€ BEFORE DECEMBER 1 TO ENABLE ALL ICOMOS MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FUND ICOMOS PROJECTS!

Dear ICOMOS friends and members,

ICOMOS has successfully adapted itself to the pandemic and among other things decided to hold its 20th General Assembly for 2020 online, which initially should have taken place in Sydney, Australia. As the travel costs are now non-existent, the number of participants to the GA will be higher. In order to be even more inclusive, ICOMOS has decided to make the 20th General Assembly accessible to all by removing the registration fee for this year.

However, ICOMOS still has to cover for the logistical costs of the Assembly: 15,000€ needed for interpretation, voting and meeting tools.

Thus, ICOMOS is taking part in the international movement for generosity #GivingTuesday, and calls on your generosity to enable ALL ICOMOS members to participate in the GA.

If we manage to raise more than 15,000€, we pledge to use the additional donations to fund on-going and future ICOMOS projects!

Our goal is to gather 20,000€ by 1 December, date of the #GivingTuesday.

Commit to support heritage professionals by making a donation here.

Get your friends and colleagues to take part in our campaign by sharing our social media posts with the hashtag #GivingTuesday and take an active role in this event by sharing with the world how ICOMOS has helped you and why it needs support with the hashtag #MyIcomosStory.

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3. [NEW ITEM] Expanded State Design Review Panel announced (NSW) | Design Review webinar: 3 December, 12pm AEDT

Following on from the successful pilot of the State Design Review Panel (SDRP) program, the office of the Government Architect NSW is pleased to announce that a refreshed and expanded panel has been appointed to continue providing independent expert design advice on State significant development and infrastructure projects and precincts. This marks the end of the pilot program and the commencement of an ongoing SDRP service.

In the last two years, the program has guided the development of more than 100 public and private projects worth almost $9 billion. The projects included schools, student and affordable housing, hospitals, universities, public institutions, concept plans for new precincts, sporting facilities and private mixed-use developments.

You can find out more about the State Design Review Panel on the NSW Government Architect website.

The expanded panel of 100 leading design experts, including 12 design champions from across government, will be charged with improving the quality of the built environment across NSW. The panel members represent expertise across a range of areas including architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, Aboriginal and post-colonial culture and heritage, as well as sustainability.

We are holding a webinar on Thursday 3 December:

Upcoming webinar – Design Review: In Conversation
Thursday 3 December, 12pm AEDT
[11.30am SA | 11.00am QLD | 10.30am NT | 9.00am WA]

A panel discussion and webinar looking at how the State Design Review Panel supports the NSW government to deliver good design.

>> register here

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4. [NEW ITEM] Earthen & wood vernacular heritage and climate change conference, 28-30 August 2021, Sweden & Online – call for abstracts deadline: 15 December

Earthen & wood vernacular heritage and climate change conference
28 August – 30 August 2021
Malmö and Lund, Sweden | Online

Four ICOMOS International Scientific Committees, on Vernacular Architecture, Earthen Architectural Heritage, Wood Architecture Heritage and Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change are jointly organizing the international conference on ‘Earthen and wood vernacular heritage and climate change’ under the patronage of ICOMOS Sweden.

The conference welcomes practitioners, scholars and students in the fields of vernacular architecture, wooden and earthen buildings, cultural heritage, building conservation and restoration, energy and sustainability, and climate change to submit their proposal and join the conference different activities.

The conference will be mainly online due to the uncertainty of the pandemic situation.

Malmö University and Kulturen Museum host this conference and welcome you!

For more information visit this conference website.

Deadline for submission of abstracts is 15 December 2020.

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5. [NEW ITEM] ICOMOS, ICA, IFLA and ICOM statement on the situation of cultural heritage in the Nagorno Karabakh region

ICOMOS, ICA, IFLA and ICOM have issued a Statement on 20 November regarding the situation of cultural heritage in the Nagorno Karabakh region, following the ceasefire agreement that was implemented in the Nagorno-Karabakh region on 10 November, to call all parties involved to proactively ensure full respect and protection of all the cultural heritage in the concerned areas.

Visit the ICOMOS website for the full statement.

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6. [NEW ITEM] Nominations open – 2022 World Monuments Watch | deadline: 1 March 2020

World Monuments Fund (WMF) is now accepting nominations for the 2022 World Monuments Watch.

The World Monuments Watch is a two-year program that seeks to discover, spotlight, and take action on behalf of heritage places facing challenges or presenting outstanding opportunities of direct relevance to our global society. Every two-year cycle of the Watch includes 25 heritage places from around the world, selected for their cultural significance, the need or opportunity for urgent or timely action, and the potential for World Monuments Fund to make a meaningful difference.

Through the Watch, WMF collaborates with local partners to design and implement targeted conservation programs – including advocacy, planning, education, and physical interventions in the historic built environment. The ultimate goal of the program since its inception has been to improve human well-being through cultural heritage preservation.

The 2022 cycle of the Watch is taking place amidst circumstances that have revealed the profound interconnectedness of our world. Together, we can innovate to create a more harmonious world where the past and present cohabitate, where local communities and their cultural heritage are recognized and respected, and where we and future generations have the capacity to appreciate our history, respect our differences, and better understand each other.

We are looking for nominations with clear potential to respond to the global need to ensure equitable representation for all, and the pressing challenges of climate change and imbalanced tourism.

To learn more about the nomination process, click here. 

Submissions will be accepted until Monday 1 March 2021.

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7. [NEW ITEM] The Johnston Collection re-opening from 1 December 2020

TJC (The Johnston Collection) is thrilled to announce that they will be open for house tours from 1 December 2020, with a brand new exhibition JUBILATION: Diamonds & Pearls | Christmas/Summer at The Johnston Collection

For this exhibition TJC has collaborated with The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria. 2020 marks both the 60th anniversary of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria and the 30th anniversary of the public opening of Fairhall exhibition-house.

JUBILATION | Diamonds & Pearls features works by members from among the eleven Branches and one Country Group of The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria. These will be seen along with works from the Guild’s collection of textiles from Australia and abroad, collected over some 60 years, and an array of new works made especially for TJC’s annual ‘inspired by’ show.

We will of course continue to ensure that TJC is a safe place for you, our dear visitors, volunteers and staff. We are offering very limited numbers of timed entry sessions for a very small number of visitors each weekday. We have put in place additional safety measures to ensure TJC is a safe environment, and social distancing will ensure you feel comfortable in all our all our spaces. See the website for more details.

Art will bring us back together again, and we can enjoy, be inspired by, and reflect through over 400 years of fine and decorative arts at TJC.

Even with the extra precautions we have put in place to make your time with us safer, we understand some of you may be still unable to visit TJC sometime soon. If this is so, we encourage you to continue to stay connected and engage with a wealth of online activities. Our virtual lecture program continues into December,  visit TJC 360°, access our online collection and digital resources. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to delight in images of exquisite things and great stories.

You can also stay connected by becoming a member of The Friends, and enjoy their exclusive events, unique visits and online activities that they organise for you.

Whichever way you visit us, TJC will be still be as inspiring and engaging as ever.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum you love very soon.

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8. [NEW ITEM] Pre-order book on Moir + Sutherland Architects | Watch related media

The book, THOROUGHLY MODERN: Moir + Sutherland Architects, studies the lives of early Canberra architects Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland – their work, their impact on the developing city, the times in which they lived, and the legacy that remains.

>> more information | media

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GA2023 SYDNEY ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] GA2023 MEDIA RELEASE, 18 NOVEMBER 2020: Australia to host major global cultural heritage event

The image of the Sydney Opera House is used under licence from the Sydney Opera House Trust

The Australian Government and NSW Government joined Australia ICOMOS today in announcing that Sydney will host heritage experts from around the world in 2023, at the next global General Assembly of the influential International Council on Monuments and Sites (‘ICOMOS’).

ICOMOS has more than 10,000 members globally – architects, historians, planners, archaeologists and other specialists – and officially advises the World Heritage Committee and national governments about heritage issues.

Australian Minister for the Environment, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, welcomed the announcement that Australia would host the ICOMOS General Assembly and related Scientific Symposium:

“Australia is a global leader in heritage conservation, and our hosting the General Assembly aligns closely with our commitment to the management of 20 World Heritage properties – with more nominations on the way. As an active member of the World Heritage Committee, and one of the first nations to adopt the World Heritage Convention, we are delighted to partner with the NSW Government and ICOMOS to bring this prestigious global gathering to Sydney”, she said.

NSW Heritage Minister Don Harwin MLC observed that the 2023 ICOMOS General Assembly would highlight NSW’s significant achievements in cultural heritage management and the role of the cultural sector in the State’s post-pandemic recovery.

“Sydney and NSW boast wonderful heritage places ranging from important Aboriginal sites with rich stories, to the convict Hyde Park Barracks and Parramatta’s historic Female Factory. Our ICOMOS visitors will share knowledge of great conservation practice and enjoy amazing cultural experiences at iconic venues like Sydney Opera House. This event will boost cultural tourism, and attendees will become advocates for the amazing experiences that our cultural heritage offers”, he said.

Tourism Australia and Business Events Sydney recognise that this global cultural event will draw millions of dollars into the visitor economy, and will have wide-ranging benefits for future cultural tourism.

Australia ICOMOS President Helen Lardner welcomed strong government and corporate backing, which enabled Australia’s successful bid for 2023.

“The General Assembly theme: ‘Heritage Changes: Resilience – Responsibility – Rights – Relationships” reflects the tumultuous changes taking place in the world, but also a positive message about the role of our heritage in supporting rapid recovery and inclusive approaches”, she said

Delegates will visit iconic heritage sites including Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park Barracks, Luna Park, National Trust properties and the Greater Blue Mountains, which are being showcased on the world stage. Events and tours both pre and post the General Assembly will offer opportunities for participants to visit many cities and regions across Australia, including many famous World Heritage properties.

“GA2023 will highlight stories and techniques for conserving important cultural sites and will make an important contribution to the re-emergence of Sydney and Australia more broadly as a leading cultural tourism destination”, Ms Lardner said.

The Sydney gathering will include the International Committee on Cultural Tourism; highlighting the importance of heritage as a driver of Australian tourism.

Further Information: Richard Mackay, Australia ICOMOS, Convenor GA2023: 0412 673 548

Download the Australia ICOMOS GA2023 Media Release 18 November 2020

Date of release: 18 November 2020

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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ACAHUCH + City of Melbourne present the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review, Tuesday 2 December, 1pm AEDT

Join Suellen Hunter (Senior Strategic Planner, Heritage) and Tanya Wolkenberg (Team Leader, Heritage) from the City of Melbourne in discussion regarding the 55 postwar buildings identified for protection in the Hoddle Grid Heritage Review, which is implemented through Planning Scheme Amendment C387, on Tuesday 2 December, 1pm AEDT.

>> more information and bookings

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

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[UPDATED] REGISTRATION LINK LIVE! Symposium: The Sustainable Shine Dome: Envisioning Sustainable Futures for Heritage, 4 December, 1.30pm AEDT – IN REAL LIFE!!! (and online)

REGISTER NOW! 4 December, 1.30pm AEDT
[12.30pm QLD | 1.00pm SA | 12.00pm NT | 10.30am WA – note correction]

Shine Dome, Canberra & Online

Symposium in-real-life at the Shine Dome and on line — followed by a Drinks Reception!
The Sustainable Shine Dome: Envisioning Sustainable Futures for Heritage

The University of Canberra has partnered with the Academy of Sciences, GML Heritage and GHD Engineering, to develop an innovative sustainability plan for a net-zero emissions future for the National Heritage Listed Canberra landmark, the Shine Dome.

The multidisciplinary research team led by Michael Jasper, Professor of Architecture, and Tracy Ireland, Professor of Cultural Heritage, will investigate innovative approaches to ensure progressive energy and emissions reductions that contribute to the future protection and promotion of the Shine Dome’s unique heritage values. As part of this project, there will be series of Workshops that aim to build a conversation around heritage values and sustainability.

To kick off the series, please join us on 4 December for a hybrid (in person and on line) workshop to begin the conversation on sustainable heritage futures. Featuring local and international experts, including the Getty’s Susan Macdonald and Dr Caroline Noller of The Footprint Company, the workshop will introduce the Sustainable Shine Dome project, explore the Shine Dome’s heritage values, and then examine case studies of sustainability and heritage places.

Free event (note: small cost for networking aspect) but bookings essential – via this link

For more information email Hakim @ the Uni of Canberra.

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4th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism, online, 20-21 May 2021 | abstract deadline: 30 January 2021

4th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism
Alanya HEP University, Alanya, Turkey – Online
20-21 May 2021

The organizing committee of the 4th International Conference on Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA 2021) invites abstracts for this conference. The ICCAUA 2021 conference will be held online at Alanya HEP University, Alanya, Turkey, on 20-21 May 2021.

The general conference topics are listed below, with more information at the conference website.

– Architecture and Technology
– Sustainability and Urban Design
– Heritage and Cultural Landscapes
– Habitat Studies and Infra Habitation
– Civil engineering

The publication opportunities can be explored here.

The deadline for abstracts is 30 January 2021.

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

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Revised Planning and Design Code Consultation (SA) – closes 18 December 2020

The SA State Planning Commission has now released a revised version of the Planning and Design Code for the State’s metropolitan areas and large regional cities Code for a further six weeks of public consultation.

This additional consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders to experience the Code in the ePlanning platform and to see how feedback received has informed the Commission’s proposed changes and improvements to the draft Code, prior to a final recommendation being made to the Minister to implement the new planning system in 2021.

To assist in the understanding of the changes in the revised Code, a range of supporting materials has been developed including a Summary of Post-Consultation Amendments, which outlines the Commission’s recommendations and key changes in response to previous feedback received on the draft Phase Three Code. This and a number of other instructional guides and factsheets are accessible from the PlanSA portal.

How to have your say

Browse the full Code in its electronic format and submit comments on specific parts of the Code via the ‘Code Feedback Tool’ at this link.

Consultation closes 18 December 2020.

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Getty Internships for Emerging Professionals | application deadline: 14 January 2021

Getty Graduate Internships are offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust – the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and the Getty Foundation, as well as in Getty Publications and Getty Digital – to graduate students who intend to pursue careers in the visual arts. Training and work experience placements are typically available in areas such as curatorial, education, conservation, research, publications, information management, public programs, digital projects, and grantmaking. To learn more about the Graduate Intern experience, follow the #GettyGrad conversation on Facebook.

Due to complexities related to COVID-19, the number of positions offered for 2021–22 is unusually limited, and the evaluation process may be more highly competitive as a result. Therefore, please be sure to confirm your eligibility before applying.

For detailed information, visit the Getty Foundation website.

Application deadline: 5:00pm Pacific Time, 14 January 2021.

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MISCELLANEOUS OTHER

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Heritage Act 1977 (NSW) – new management of standard exemptions

Heritage NSW advises that they are making changes to the way standard exemptions to the approval requirements of the Heritage Act 1977 are managed.

New Standard Exemptions for items listed on the State Heritage Register (SHR) or subject to an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) will come into force on 1 December 2020.

Standard Exemptions are for works that must not impact heritage significance and support the day to day practical management of a heritage item. Key changes and benefits of the new Standard Exemptions are:

• an increased number and type of exempt activities
• no requirement for notification or endorsement to carry out activities/works
• landholders/managers are required to keep records for auditing and compliance purposes

The new standard exemptions are available on the NSW government gazette.

A new fast track approval pathway will also be introduced, effective 1 December 2020. This pathway is for activities/works that may or will have a minor impact on the heritage significance of an item listed on the SHR or subject to an IHO. The introduction of the fast track pathway simplifies approval requirements and reduces processing times. These activities/works will require a fast track application including a fee and will be assessed within 21 days.

What isn’t changing?

• The regular section 60 approval pathway will remain unchanged for activities that have (or have the potential to have) a moderate or greater impact on the heritage significance of an item. These activities require an application, assessment and approval.
• While certain activities/works may be exempt under the Heritage Act, other legislation may still require approval before commencing work.

The new Standard Exemptions and Fast Track supporting information will be available from 1 December 2020 on the Heritage NSW website.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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[NEW] TENDER OPPORTUNITY Graphic Design Concepts for Heritage Interpretation, ormer Ballarat District Orphan Asylum, Ballarat Orphanage and Ballarat Children’s Home, [DEADLINE: 18 December]

The City of Ballarat is seeking the services of a suitably qualified individual or firm with relevant expertise and resources, to prepare graphic design concepts for heritage interpretation for the former Ballarat District Orphan Asylum, Ballarat Orphanage and Ballarat Children’s Home at 200 Victoria Street, Ballarat East.

The 200 Victoria St Interpretation Design Concepts_Project Brief provides background information including landscape plans and a Heritage Interpretation Guide. Design work is needed to help determine an overall budget for heritage interpretation at the site, the direction for which has been developed with an Ex-Resident Working Group.

At this first stage we are looking for an initial Expression of Interest by Friday 18 December 2020. Following this initial stage, procurement of services will be undertaken in a two-stage selection process, in order to facilitate involving the Ex-Resident Working Group in decision making and to ensure the best possible design outcome for the site.

Contact details for further information is included in the Project Brief (link above).

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[NEW] SITUATION VACANT Senior Conservation Manager,  International Conservation Services, Melbourne [DEADLINE: January 2021]

Closing Date: January 2021, applications reviewed upon receipt

Employer:  International Conservation Services (ICS)

We are seeking a highly organised Senior Conservation Manager Conservator to join our Melbourne Team, based at our labs in Abbotsford, Melbourne. This role will suit someone with a background in heritage conservation, who likes to do hands-on work with a variety of materials and projects, and who enjoys working outdoors with occasional travel. Salary commensurate with experience in the range of 102,228 – $114,096 plus 9.5% superannuation. This full-time position is available in January 2021. 

Role

The Senior Conservation Manager manages and mentors staff in the Melbourne division of ICS. You will be responsible for building trust, communication, team cohesion and productivity. You work with minimal supervision, in consultation with the ICS Executive Team. Along with delivering profitable outcomes for the ICS Melbourne business division, you will also contribute to business development.

An important aspect of this role is to maintain an active and productive working relationship between the Melbourne and Sydney offices. There is a strong focus on maintaining a good flow of internal and external communication.

Day-to-day activities include coordinating and advising on technical aspects of jobs, managing complex or difficult jobs, planning projects, authorising quotations and invoices within their delegation, budget management, and writing or reviewing project reports, and business development. Preparation or oversight of complex quotations is a key responsibility, which includes advising on risks and contract deliverables. 

For more information about this opportunity and to download a position description, visit the International Conservation Services website.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Curator of Art, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin [DEADLINE: 30 November]

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory’s premier cultural institution. It offers a dynamic and diverse arts, science and cultural program to more than 300,000 visitors each year.

We are both a museum and art gallery with collections, exhibitions and programs across our core areas of Aboriginal culture, natural sciences, history and art focussing on Northern and Central Australia and our near neighbours.

Primary Objective

This position will be principally responsible for the development and delivery of a compelling curatorial vision for the new State Square Art Gallery, due to open to the public in 2023. As well as successful delivery of exhibitions for the grand opening of the gallery, the role will be responsible for a dynamic ongoing forward calendar of temporary, travelling and permanent exhibitions.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Submit applications by 30 November 2020.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant (built, Aboriginal or Historical), Artefact Heritage Services, Sydney [DEADLINE: 6 December]

About Artefact

Artefact provides services across all aspects of cultural heritage management, built heritage, heritage interpretation and archaeology. We have a wide range of clients and a diverse portfolio, so life is never boring! For more detailed information on who we are and what we do visit our website.

We are growing and are keen to get the right people on board to take this journey with us. If you are an experienced Senior Heritage Consultant (built heritage, Aboriginal or historical) who values leading a close-knit team, is inspired by the challenges of working on a diverse range of projects and is committed to making your career count, we are looking for you!

About the role

Senior Heritage Consultants are key to achieving project and team success, as they not only take the lead in proving heritage advice, in delivering to deadlines and in managing budget, but they also embody who we are as a company to our clients.

Our Senior Heritage Consultants are experts in their field, first rate project managers and dedicated mentors to our talented up and coming Graduates and Heritage Consultants. In fulfilling these responsibilities they are supported by our management team and technical Principals to ensure they can bring their best to their work. This role is full-time and based out of our office on one of Sydney’s heritage wharves. For more information about this opportunity, click here.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 6 December 2020.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Interpretation Consultant, Artefact Heritage Services – Sydney [DEADLINE: 8 December]

About Artefact

Artefact provides services across all aspects of cultural heritage management, built heritage, heritage interpretation and archaeology. We have a wide range of clients and a diverse portfolio, so life is never boring! For more detailed information on who we are and what we do visit our website.

We are growing our Heritage Interpretation team and are keen to get the right person on board to take this journey with us. If you are an experienced Senior Heritage Interpretation Consultant who values leading a close-knit team, is inspired by the challenge of creating a legacy for exciting infrastructure & development projects and is committed to making your career count, we are looking for you!

About the role

All our Senior Heritage Consultants are key to achieving project and team success, as they not only take the lead in proving heritage advice, in delivering to deadlines and in managing budget, but they also embody who we are as a company to our clients.

Our Senior Heritage Interpretation Consultant will demonstrate substantial experience in developing and managing interpretation programs, exhibitions, community education programs or similar in museum/galleries/historic houses/parks or equivalent public realm. They will be a first rate project manager and thrive on mentoring our talented up and coming Graduates and Heritage Consultants.

For the right candidate the role can be either full-time or 4 days/week and is based out of our office on one of Sydney’s heritage wharves. For more information about this opportunity, click here.

Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 8 December 2020.

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SITUATION VACANT Executive Director, Museum of Chinese Australia, Sydney

Summary of Position

The Museum of Chinese Australia is a new museum that will be housed in the former Haymarket Library at 744 George St, Sydney.

The Executive Director (ED) is a key member of the leadership team with responsibilities for the implementation of the strategic plan for the organisation. This includes responsibility for the operation and performance of functions that include finance; fundraising, business systems and reporting; marketing; and facilities planning.

The successful applicant is able to work closely with the Board of Directors to to lead and implement the strategic planning efforts of the Museum.

For more information, visit this link.

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SITUATION VACANT Paper Conservator, Endangered Heritage, Canberra

Endangered Heritage is looking for a technical expert in paper conservation with extensive private sector experience to assist in the corporate growth of the company.

We get some of the most challenging and exciting paper items from ancient rare books to Dali’s paintings, fragile documents and loved shed art. Stretch your mind and I am sure our clients will stretch the love, with items in such need of love you will be driven to try new and exciting treatments to resuscitate them.

This role is much more than task oriented treatment, although you will be expected to have a record of high level treatment experience and treatment turn over success. You will be expected to manage the paper department, mentor staff and manage interns, manage budgets including the ordering and sourcing of consumables.

You will need to have documented experience in treatment, with a portfolio and examples of report writing.

The role will provide professional mentoring and guidance to advance your position in the private sector. The opportunity for research and publication will be supported. The role comes with a base pay with measured incentives and rewards on deliverables. This role requires a person who is driven, energetic, ambitious and dedicated and it is a full-time position with a 3 month probation period.

Apply at this link.

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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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