Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 966

NEW ITEMS

  1. [NEW ITEM] A Cultural Icon
  2. [NEW ITEM] PLEASE NOTE: E-news issues #967 (26 March) & #968 (1 April)
  3. [NEW ITEM] Australia ICOMOS Mentoring Program – calling for Mentors!  Submit an EOI by 9 April
  4. [NEW ITEM] Launch of European Cultural Heritage Green Paper, 22 March, 15:00-16:30 CET | 1:00-2:30 AEDT – live online
  5. [NEW ITEM] ICAHM TALK Vol. 1, 27 March, 12.00pm Paris time | 10.00pm AEDT
  6. [NEW ITEM] WEBINAR: On Photography with Debra Hess Norris, 27 March, 9.30am
  7. [NEW ITEM] ONLINE PRESENTATION: Waterfront: Victoria’s Rivers and the Gold Rush, 29 March 2021, 6.30pm
  8. [NEW ITEM] Webinar series: Human Rights and World Heritage | #1: Friday 2 April
  9. [NEW ITEM] Online discussion: “Outstanding 20th Century Heritage – How to Live in it & What are the Advantages?”, 6 April 2021, 7pm CET | 4am AEST
  10. [NEW ITEM] South Australian Design Review – new member EOIs welcome until 6 April
  11. [NEW ITEM] Port Arthur Talk, 13 April 2021
  12. [NEW ITEM] SAVE THE DATE: International Day on monuments and Sites, NSW event, 18 April
  13. [NEW ITEM] Position available on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (PhD Student) – EOI deadline 11 April
  14. [NEW ITEM] IDMS event: ICOMOS Emerging Professionals Working Group Africa-U.S. Collaboration, 14 April
  15. [NEW ITEM] (re)create: art and the activation of heritage, one-day symposium, 21 April, Canberra
  16.  [NEW ITEM] Thoroughly Modern The Life + Times Of Moir + Sutherland Architects – release imminent
  17. [NEW ISSUE] News from CyArk
  18. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – News
  19. [NEW ISSUE] The Best in Heritage news update

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] A Cultural Icon

One of the original Burra Charter Working Party members, Judy Birmingham, is celebrating her 90th birthday today.

Judy arrived in Australia in 1961 as a specialist in Mediterranean and West Asian archaeology and was appointed to the staff of the University of Sydney on the recommendation of renowned British archaeologist, Max Mallowan.

In less than a decade she was participating in the beginnings of Australian historical archaeology, most notably at Irrawang and Wybalenna. Through the National Trust in NSW she went on to become a leader in industrial heritage, then one of the founders of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology and, of course an early Australia ICOMOS member and co-author of the then Charter for Places of Cultural Significance in 1979 – soon to become known as the ‘Burra Charter’.

Happy Birthday Judy!

Photo credit**: Judy Birmingham relaxing in Sydney in the early 1960s. Photographer unknown.

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2. [NEW ITEM] PLEASE NOTE: E-news issues #967 (26 March) & #968 (1 April)

E-news issue #967 will be available from the Australia ICOMOS website at some stage on Friday 26 March but will not be emailed out until a later date due to a technical issue while the Secretariat is on leave.

E-news issue #968 will be published and emailed on Thursday 1 April due to the Easter weekend. Items for this issue will need to be submitted by no later than 2pm, Wednesday 31 March and this deadline will be strictly adhered to.

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3. [NEW ITEM] Australia ICOMOS Mentoring Program – calling for Mentors! Submit an EOI by 9 April

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

We are celebrating a milestone birthday – after a pilot phase in the ACT, Australia ICOMOS launched its student mentoring program in 2011 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. This year, we will be providing some extra ideas to help mentoring pairs use these exchanges well. 


Also new this year – we are planning a virtual national launch in late April so that mentors and mentees from across Australia can join together. The ‘save the date’ will be announced soon. We hope to host face-to-face social state-based closing events in October/November. Mentoring pairs will also be supported to attend State-based events organised during the year by Australia ICOMOS.

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 the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by COB Friday 9 April 2020.

Please provide your contact details (email and a work or mobile number) and a brief outline of your field of professional experience, interests 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. 


Mentors in other States and Territories: we sometimes have mentoring opportunities in other States and Territories (for students studying by distance through one of the participating Universities). So, if you are keen, but don’t live in Victoria, NSW or WA – please send us your EOI. We will see what’s possible!

How do I 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. 


When do we start? 


We will be matching students and mentors and hosting the launch event at the end of April. We will circulate additional information about our ‘launch event’ once we are more certain about it.

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

for the 2021 Australia ICOMOS Mentoring Teams
Kristal Buckley (Victoria)
Kerime Danis (NSW)

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4. [NEW ITEM] Launch of European Cultural Heritage Green Paper, 22 March, 15:00-16:30 CET | 1:00-2:30 AEDT – live online

Join us for the launch webinar of the much awaited European Cultural Heritage Green Paper “Putting Europe’s shared heritage at the heart of the European Graen Deal” on 22 March 2021 (15:00-16:30 CET | 1:00-2:30 AEDT).

Hermann Parzinger, Executive President of Europa Nostra, and Francisco de Paula Coelho, Dean of the European Investment Bank Institute, will introduce the webinar. Andrew Potts (ICOMOS, Coordinator of the Climate Change and Heritage Working Group), project manager and lead author, will present the European Cultural Heritage Green Paper. We are delighted to count on the presence and contribution of Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, as well as on the video message from Ambroise Fayolle, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank responsible for Climate Action. The webinar will be moderated by Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra.

The European Green Deal states that “All EU actions and policies will have to contribute to the European Green Deal objectives”. The European Cultural Heritage Green Paper gives the response: Count cultural heritage in!

>> more information and (mandatory) registration

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5. [NEW ITEM] ICAHM TALK Vol. 1, 27 March, 12.00pm Paris time | 10.00pm AEDT

The International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM) presents

ICAHM TALK Vol. 1
27 March 2021 – 12:00PM (Paris time)

ICAHM Talks are online conferences aimed at bringing together the ICAHM membership together with the wider ICOMOS membership and other interested professionals in exploring and discussing together case studies and challenges being faced in the management and conservation of archaeological places worldwide.

Download the ICAHM Talk 27 March 2021 doc for more information.

REGISTER NOW at this link

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6. [NEW ITEM] WEBINAR: On Photography with Debra Hess Norris, 27 March, 9.30am

The AICCM Book & Paper SIG warmly invite you to join in the conversation with Debra Hess Norris, Professor of the Art Conservation Department at the University of Delaware (Winterthur). Debra will share her experiences on the Preservation of Photographic Heritage, on why photographs are loved, on why they are important, and why we must advocate to preserve them.

Delving into the significance of advocacy and the importance of engaging communities, Debra will showcase how far the conservation profession has come to and where it needs to go now. The talk will be followed by a Q&A session.

>> more information

27 March, 9.30am–10.30am
FREE online event
Bookings required

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7. [NEW ITEM] ONLINE PRESENTATION: Waterfront: Victoria’s Rivers and the Gold Rush, 29 March 2021,
6.30pm

The 19th-century Gold Rush was one of the defining episodes in Australian history and has left a rich legacy in terms of culture, architecture and archaeology. Many Gold Rush stories are well-known, but the profound environmental disruption associated with this period is all but forgotten. For decades, a deluge of sand, silt and gravel poured from the mines. New research is showing how, 100 years later, the effects of this sludge continue to shape Victoria’s rivers and floodplains. This legacy has implications for the management of cultural heritage, river remediation programs, catchment management, public health and debates about how people and environments interact.

>> more information and bookings

Event co-presented by Heritage Council Victoria. Waterfront is proudly presented by Centre for Architecture Victoria | Open House Melbourne, in partnership with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and East Gippsland Shire Council. Waterfront is part of Melbourne Design Week 2021, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV. 

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8. [NEW ITEM] Webinar series: Human Rights and World Heritage | #1: Friday 2 April

The month of April revolves around the stories of Human Rights in World Heritage Sites.

The human rights dimension in World Heritage processes has been neglected from a multiplicity of angles, with serious implications for people living in and nearby World Heritage sites.

The Our World Our Heritage team is holding a series of webinars to explore this, details as follows:

WEBINAR #1 – Friday, April 02
Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights and the Evolution of Business Standards: Perspectives for the Future of Heritage Preservation

WEBINAR #2 – Monday, April 19
Eviction and Resettlement Issues in World Heritage Sites: Perspectives from India and Jordan

WEBINAR #3 – Friday, April 30
The Protection of Heritage in Situations of Protracted Conflict: Perspectives from Turkey

WEBINAR #4 – Monday, May 17
The Protection of Heritage in Situations of Protracted Conflict: Perspectives from Palestine and Syria

 

For more information and to register for these, visit the Our World Our Heritage website.

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9. [NEW ITEM] Online discussion: “Outstanding 20th Century Heritage – How to Live in it & What are the Advantages?”, 6 April 2021, 7pm CET | 4am AEST

The Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Frankfurt invites you to participate in an online discussion event on world heritage sites of the 20th century on Tuesday 6 April  at 7 pm CET | 8 pm IDT.

“Outstanding 20th Century Heritage – How to Live in it & What are the Advantages?”

The key participants will be:

–          Ben Buschfeld, inhabitant & activist of world heritage site in Berlin (confirmed)

–          Cornelius Boy, inhabitant & renovator of one of the May-housing in Frankfurt (confirmed)

–          Brad Pinchuck, architect, inhabitant of the White City Tel Aviv (confirmed)

–          Local politician of Tel Aviv or of Haifa

Plus, during the discussion session ICOMOS and DOCOMOMO members and other experts as well as the audience can participate – we always include the questions and comments we receive via the different streaming channels.

The upcoming online discussion is part of an international discussion series called “Context, Contrast, Continuity” (download Context Contrast Continuity poster) which the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (German architecture museum) launched together with the Max Liebling Haus – White City Centre in Tel Aviv, the ernst may gesellschaft, ICOMOS Germany and Israel, and DOCOMOMO.

The series started last November and the discussions were always lively and everybody enjoyed the exchange and different viewpoints and experiences. All recordings of the 4 events are still on view on the DAM’s youtube channel:

11.02.2021 – our first evening on world heritage of 20th century

14.01.2021 – Ernst May Haus and Max Liebling Haus

10.12.2020 – market halls Haifa, Frankfurt and more

12.11.2021 – White City Tel Aviv and Neues Frankfurt today

Our next event – the start of the 2nd season of our series – picks up where we left off last time: world heritage sites of the 20th century. On 6 April we want to focus on community and communication. What do inhabitants think? How is the relationship between inhabitants and heritage preservation experts? What challenges and benefits do all of them see?

Each event shall last about 1 to 1.5 hours and we connect via Zoom and we stream via Zoom, Youtube and Facebook. The recording continues to be available on Youtube and Facebook.

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10. [NEW ITEM] South Australian Design Review – new member EOIs welcome until 6 April

Are you passionate about good design in South Australia?

Are you a strong, clear and confident communicator with experience reviewing significant construction projects?

The South Australian Design Review program is seeking new members for its Design Review Panel.

Since the Design Review program was established in 2011, 474 design reviews have been undertaken of over 216 significant projects throughout South Australia, with a total value of $8.4 billion.

The Design Review Panel assists the Government Architect in delivering independent design advice to the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP), informed by all aspects of best practice urban design.

The Office for Design and Architecture South Australia (ODASA) is seeking applications from all sectors of the design community to join the existing Design Review Panel, particularly professionals with experience within the fields of urban design, medium density residential design, sustainable development, education, landscape architecture, infrastructure and heritage. New members will be selected to complement the existing skills within the panel and build a broader range of expertise.

Successful applicants will be invited to be a member of the Design Review Panel for an initial term expiring 30 June 2023 (with an option to extend), and would attend approximately five to ten half-day sessions per year. There will also be an opportunity for suitable candidates to join the panel periodically as the Design Review Panel is now an open panel.

If you are interested in supporting good design in South Australia, please apply through the Tenders website. Applications close Tuesday 6 April 2021.

If you require any further information or have questions please contact Rose Chard, Program Officer Design on (08) 8402 1886 or visit the ODASA website.

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11. [NEW ITEM] Port Arthur Talk, 13 April 2021

The Landscape Archaeology of Point Puer
presented by Caitlin D’Gluyas

Caiti is an historical archaeologist whose core interests are Australian archaeology, spatial history and the archaeology of children. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of New England. Her research focuses on Point Puer as well as early nineteenth century juvenile criminal management in colonial Australia and internationally.

Hidden within the bushy peninsula of Point Puer is a rich archaeological landscape that reveals a remarkable range of insights into the history of the site and the lives of the convict boys who were sent there. This presentation shares new research into the archaeological landscape of Point Puer and what the findings tell us about the experiences of the occupants and the ideology and colonial practices that created one of the world’s first separate juvenile prisons in such an isolated location.

When: 13 April, 12pm

Where: 1830 Restaurant & Bar, Visitor Centre, Port Arthur Historic Site

RSVP NOTE: Attendance by booking only. For bookings phone 1800 659 101 between 10am and 4pm or email Port Arthur Reservations

Physical distancing requirements will be observed at all times.

Download the “The Landscape Archaeology of Point Puer” talk flyer.

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12. [NEW ITEM] SAVE THE DATE: International Day on monuments and Sites, NSW event, 18 April

Title: Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Home – the journey towards healing
Date: Sunday 18 April 2021
Time: To be confirmed closer to the date

A presentation by Alan Croker in association with Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation will lead the conversation on the 2021 theme of the Day – Complex pasts: Diverse Futures

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13. [NEW ITEM] Position available on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (PhD Student) – EOI deadline 11 April

The Historical and Masonry Structures (HMS) group of the Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, Portugal, plans to open soon a position PhD student (duration of the contract planned for 3 years) to join the STAND4HERITAGE project, which is funded by a European Research Council Advanced Grant.

The position will focus on the stochastic analysis of the seismic signal with the aim to generate a representative variation of ground motion records (both source and structure-sensitive), and to examine the influence of the signal on the dynamic (seismic) behavior of masonry structures.

Necessary qualifications: MSc degree in Civil Engineering or Earthquake Engineering with some background in seismic engineering, stochastic analysis or geophysics. Additional experience in regional ground motion simulation (e.g. physic-based including deterministic, stochastic, hybrid or site-based approaches) or similar qualifications would be considered an asset. Students completing their MSc degree this summer are invited to demonstrate their interest in the position.

If interested, please send your résumé with a copy of your BSc and MSc certificate to Dr Shaghayegh Karimzadeh Naghshineh by email until Sunday 11 April (23:59 GMT). If your MSc certificate is not yet issued, please provide your current courses certificate and GPA.

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14. [NEW ITEM] IDMS event: ICOMOS Emerging Professionals Working Group Africa-U.S. Collaboration, 14 April

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR MONUMENTS AND SITES (IDMS) 2021
ICOMOS Emerging Professionals Working Group (EPWG) Africa-U.S. Collaboration
Intergenerational Conversation on Society and Heritage: Perspectives from Africa and the USA
 

Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
Time: Accra: 17:00-18:15 (UTC) | Lagos: 18:00-19:15 (UTC+1) | London: 18:00-19:15 (UTC+1) | DC: 13:00-14:15 (UTC-4) | Sydney: 03:00-04:15 (UTC+10)+1 day

Theme

Leveraging heritage for a better future is gaining prominence across national, continental and international discourses, as heritage is not simply a record of the past but a cultural process reflecting the social realities of today. What is the role of heritage in tackling societal challenges including equity, diversity and inclusion in and among communities? How should heritage be integrated into decision-making processes to ensure sustainable development at the local and regional levels? What is the relationship between broader societal forces and heritage?

The leaders of governments in Africa envisioned a future where the continent is free of conflict, poverty, human rights violations and disasters. The vision encapsulates the significance of heritage within the society in the seven aspirations of African Union Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want reflecting the desire for inclusion, equality and integration for everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity and age. To this end, heritage defines people’s identities and histories and helps to rebuild communities after disasters, create new shared understanding of the past, stimulate local development and create opportunities for a better future.

In the United States, recent national discussions and protests have spotlighted unresolved racial issues and inequalities that continue to divide the country. Exploring the issues, struggles and contributions of different communities in historic places are critical to charting a path toward national healing and an equitable future. 

Format

The event is led by ICOMOS EPWG representatives from the USA and the Africa region (Zoe Leung and Olufemi Adentunji), to support intergenerational exchanges critical to safeguarding and promoting heritage. The program will feature a conversation among established and emerging professionals in heritage preservation from the United States and African countries, moderated by a USA participant. 

>> registration link
REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY to participate in this event

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15. [NEW ITEM] (re)create: art and the activation of heritage, one-day symposium, 21 April, Canberra

(re)create: art and the activation of heritage
One-day symposium, Wednesday 21 April 2021, 8:45am–5pm
Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra

(re)create is a one-day symposium exploring the role of creative art practice in the activation of heritage places, practices and projects.

(re)create brings together artists, curators, heritage professionals and other researchers to explore the new perspectives that art can bring to heritage interpretation, engagement, community participation and collective problem-solving.

Speakers will discuss their involvement in reanimating archives, reimagining histories, place and ecologies, and drawing inspiration from collections and things. Whether it be the activation of dormant seed banks, endangered mammals on the edge of suburbia, or the values of mid-century modern buildings, art has a role to play in how we frame our future heritage.

>> visit the symposium website for more information

Download the re-create symposium flyer.

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16. [NEW ITEM] Thoroughly Modern The Life + Times Of Moir + Sutherland Architects – release imminent

Prior to next week’s release of Thoroughly Modern The Life + Times Of Moir + Sutherland Architects, author and conservation architect, Peter Freeman OAM, shares a selection of buildings that defined the careers of Malcolm Moir, Heather Sutherland, Ian Slatter and Neville Ward.

For more information, see the Thoroughly Modern pre-print purchase 2021 leaflet.

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17. [NEW ISSUE] News from CyArk

To read the latest news from CyArk, click on the link below.

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18. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – News

Click on the links below to read the latest from The Johnston Collection.

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19. [NEW ISSUE] The Best in Heritage news update

Click here to read the latest news from The Best in Heritage.

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AUSTRALIA ICOMOS | ICOMOS MEMBER ITEMS

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IMPORTANT information from Australia ICOMOS

E-newsletter sending issues

We are aware that some members and e-news subscribers have not been receiving the e-news directly from the Secretariat. We are aware of this problem and are working to resolve it as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, feel free to share the link or forward the email widely.

Reduced staffing at the Secretariat Office

The Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office will be staffed at a reduced level between 19 March and 5 April inclusive.

Though the Secretariat will be staffed intermittently, responses to queries, processing of publications orders, etc may take longer than usual.

The e-news will still be published. Please ensure all submissions for the e-news are submitted by 2pm Thursdays – this deadline will be strictly adhered to.

Australia ICOMOS appreciates your patience during this time.

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JSC-ANZCORP – Applications for Membership Welcome | deadline: 9 April

The Joint Australia ICOMOS and ICOMOS New Zealand Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness (JSC-ANZCORP) is inviting new membership applications.

The purpose of the JSC-ANZCORP is to assist Australia ICOMOS and ICOMOS New Zealand to:

  • promote the protection of cultural heritage in times of disaster, whether natural or human made, fast or slow onset
  • promote cooperation with government, emergency services and civil defence and the inclusion of cultural heritage in emergency plans at local, regional, state and national levels
  • build the capacity of heritage professionals in disaster risk management planning and emergency response for cultural heritage, and
  • establish a network of professionals that can respond responsibly to emergencies as they arise in the Australian and New Zealand context

Members of the committee come with a broad range of expertise and experience – architects, engineers, conservators, anthropologists, cultural heritage managers, museum specialists and specialists in emergency management. They work in the public, private and educational sectors. They have had experience in developing guidance on managing risks to heritage places pre-, during and post- disaster, undertaking post-disaster damage and needs assessments, emergency salvage operations and post-disaster recovery. They have worked in areas affected by cyclone, flood, building fires, bushfires, earthquakes, tsunami and more. If you wish to join the group, to contribute or to learn, you can access our terms of reference here.

Please complete the membership application form and return by email to Catherine Forbes (Australia ICOMOS) or by email to Amanda Ohs (ICOMOS New Zealand).

All applicants must be willing to contribute to the committee’s activities. Applications are welcome from emerging heritage professionals as well as highly experienced professionals.

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EOI invited – Securing the Next ICOMOS Generation: Transitioning the Advisory Committee | deadline: 30 March 2021

During the Advisory Committee meeting in 2020 a recommendation was passed to seek volunteers to shadow and support the work of the Advisory Committee Officers (ACOs) in driving the work of the ACOs and implementing the recommendation of the 2020 Advisory Committee meeting. ICOMOS members are invited to actively volunteer to support the implementation of these Advisory Committee resolutions.

This initiative aims to facilitate and encourage ICOMOS members to share, experience and communicate the role of the Advisory Committee and the work of the ACOs, to share the lively debate and experience and increase the pool of future candidates standing for election as ACOs and to help support and increase the efficiency of the work done by the Advisory Committee and ACOs.

Advisory Committee Volunteers would be working directly with the ACOs on organisational and scientific project co-ordination and development. Assignments are varied and include – amongst many others – the development of the new Triennial Scientific Plan, working on the Sustainability and Communications Task Force, an ICOMOS mentoring scheme, developing regional National Committees communications, groups and meetings, and supporting World Monuments Watch reviews.

The Advisory Committee Volunteer EOIs should take the form of a brief email including a short description (250 words) about your professional background, any past roles with ICOMOS and other relevant experience.

We seek expressions of interest (EOI) from members to support the work of the Advisory Committee and ACOs in 2021. Interested ICOMOS members should send their EOI to Deirdre McDermott by email by 30 March 2021.

If you have any questions please email the ICOMOS Secretariat by 30 March 2021.

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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Geelong UNESCO Design Week Events, 19-29 March 2021

Geelong UNESCO Design Week Events, 19-29 March 2021 – Geelong and Region Branch of the National Trust (GRBNT)

History buffs (and people interested in science, engineering and design) must not miss these events about Geelong’s brilliant inventor James Harrison during Geelong’s UNESCO Design Week (19-28 March).

Discoveries of the First and Second Industrial Revolutions were made mostly in the UK and America – except for Harrison’s world-changing 1854 invention of a steam-powered ice making machine here in Geelong, which was then part of a remote British colony.

1. An Online Livestreamed Session James Harrison (1863 – 1893) Inventor – Editor – Entrepreneur

Harrison’s fascinating story includes his professional life as the founding Editor of the Geelong Advertiser in 1840 and his journeys to England pursuing development of his refrigeration inventions.

He was a community leader, an 1850s Town Councillor, politician, philanthropist and advocate for Geelong. Local admirers will take you on some of his life’s journey. Discover his local and world-changing influences.

· When – 19 March 2021 at 7 pm AEDT (Harrison’s Scottish compatriots may view the event at 8 am)

· Where – online; tickets $6, via Trybooking

2. An Exhibition: James Harrison’s Momentous Achievements – models, medals, memorabilia

Patents and models of refrigeration machinery invented by this untrained draughtsman, engineer and visionary will be displayed, with nationally-significant family memorabilia and a timeline of Harrison’s life. Much of the display is on loan from his descendants for just one week, as is a model from Scienceworks.

The venue, Barwon Grange, was being built in 1854 at the same time as Harrison was experimenting nearby.

· When – 20 & 21 March; then 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28 March

· Check Trybooking for daily opening and ticket times

· Attendance numbers at the Exhibition will be subject to COVID restrictions applying at the time

· Where – Barwon Grange (National Trust property), 25 Fernleigh St, Newtown, Geelong

· Tickets for timed entry are $6, via Trybooking

Information on the full Geelong UNESCO Design Week Program is at this link.

Further information on the GRBNT UNESCO Design Week events is at this link.

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AICCM Agents of Change series: Session 1 – 25 March, 7-8.30pm AEST

Agents of Change: 10 Agents Over 10 Months

The AICCM Preventive Special Interest Group is proud to announce a new series of online forums. Following on from the successful 2019 conference Managing Risks to Collections, 10 AGENTS OVER 10 MONTHS will explore and expand the traditional 10 Agents of Deterioration to encompass relevant and topical themes – such as the climate change, bushfires, repatriation, and COVID.

The series will run from March to December covering one Agent per month, and has been developed to enable our Conservation community to continue to share knowledge, insights and experiences virtually through talks, presentations, workshops, panel discussions and hybrid events throughout 2021.

SESSION 1 DETAILS
Speakers: Amanda Pagliarino and Ainslee Meredith, who will discuss their research mapping climate change and risks for Australian cultural collections
Thursday 25 March 2021
7pm–8.30pm
FREE EVENT
Bookings required: click here to register

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When Will We Return to Venice and Should We? presentation, Friday 26 March, 3am AEDT

When Will We Return to Venice and Should We?

Thursday 25 March
12:00 noon (EDT) | 3am AEDT – ONLINE
A Heritage Now Event – FREE

In 2020, COVID-19 brought tourism in Venice to a halt, damaging the city’s economy while giving it a respite from the regular onslaught of visitors. The pandemic highlighted the precarity of the city’s position, highly dependent on a tourism economy that has adverse effects on its residents and built environment, as well as the existential threat presented by rising sea levels.

On Thursday, March 25 at 12:00 noon (EDT) // 4:00 pm (GMT), join World Monuments Fund President and CEO Bénédicte de Montlaur for an online discussion on the future of Venice and the monumental challenges the city faces.

Bénédicte will be joined by guest speakers Jane da Mosto, environmental scientist and Founding President of We are here Venice (WahV); Tomás Saraceno, visual artist; and David Landau, scholar, curator, philanthropist, and author.

RSVP at this link

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Architectural Drawings by Miles Lewis: online launch, 4pm AEDT, 28 March

 

 

Architectural Drawings by Miles Lewis

This book illuminates the art of architectural drawings.

The best trained and most experienced librarian or curator is likely to confront difficulties in dealing with architectural drawings. Even an architect will be unable to understand some aspects of drawings a century old.

Professor Miles Lewis, a leading architectural historian, in conjunction with the International Confederation of Architectural Museums (Australasia) demonstrates to professional curators how to collect, interpret and conserve these ephemeral works of art. In so doing he reveals fascinating insights and wonderful images for all who appreciate and practise fine art and architecture.

The Author

Miles Lewis AM FAHA, Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Architecture, Building & Planning, at the University of Melbourne, is an architectural historian specialising in the cultural history of building.

He edited the international text Architectura, and is an honorary life fellow of the Comité International d’Architecture Vernaculaire. He also has a specialised architectural library collection, some hundreds of titles from which have recently been digitised and added to the online Building Technology Heritage Library (USA).

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Online Launch

An online launch for the book is being held on 28 March at 4pm as part of the NGV Art Book Fair. Registration is free but bookings are required – book at this link.

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Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail, 10-11 April 2021

 

 

The Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail will be held on 10 and 11 April with early bird tickets to the event now on sale.

Over 120 local and guest artisans will demonstrate rare trades that helped build the Bathurst region including blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip making, glass artistry, tapestry, embroidery, carpentry and joinery, violin making and more.

Early bird tickets are just $15 and tickets can also be purchased on the weekend of the event.

For more information, visit this link, follow the event on Facebook and download the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail 2021 flyer.

Individuals who are interested in demonstrating at the event – download this document EOI to demonstrate at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail for details.

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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS & OPEN REGISTRATIONS

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SYMPOSIUM: The Sustainable Shine Dome: Planning Sustainable Futures for Heritage, 2pm AEST, 26 March

The University of Canberra has partnered with the Australian Academy of Science, GML Heritage and GHD Engineering to develop an innovative sustainability plan for a net-zero emissions future for the National Heritage listed place, the Shine Dome. The multidisciplinary research team is investigating innovative approaches to ensure progressive energy and emissions reductions and a range of sustainability measures that will contribute to the ongoing protection and promotion of the Shine Dome’s unique national heritage values.

As part of this research project a series of three public symposia are being held that build a conversation around heritage values and sustainability. To kick off the series, a December 2020 event Envisioning Sustainable Futures for Heritage began the conversation and brought together local and international experts including the Getty’s Susan Macdonald and Dr Caroline Noller of The Footprint Company. A link to the event audio visual recording can be found here.

To continue the conversation, this symposium will consider innovative approaches to the conservation and renovation of existing places including a discussion on emerging technologies and opportunities that contribute to sustainable heritage futures.

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6th Heritage Forum of Central Europe, ONLINE, 16-18 June 2021 – call for papers deadline 31 March

The organisers of the 6th Heritage Forum of Central Europe, which will be held online on 16–18 June 2021, invite papers that address the theme “Heritage and Development”.

Proposals for 20-minute presentations should include a brief biographical note with your title and institutional affiliation and a maximum 150‑word abstract in English. They should be submitted by email by 31 March 2021.

Visit the conference website and download the call for papers for more information.

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Encounters, 2021 South West Heritage conference, 22-23 April, Busselton, WA

Encounters, 2021 South West Heritage conference
22-23 April, Busselton

The program for the 2021 South West Heritage Conference has been released. Program highlights include:

Cultural encounters in Gatharraguda, the Shark Bay World Heritage Area
Harry Oakley, Dr Jade Pervan, Aidan Ash, with Malgana Rangers

Aboriginal healing and truth-telling through digital heritage preservation
Reena Tiwari and Professor John Stephens

Positive outcomes for hopeless cases
Ian Boersma

Developing the Busselton Cultural Precinct
Maxine Palmer

Encounters with WA’s iconic heritage places
Nerida Moredoundt

Reimagining the visitor experience at Strawberry Hill, Barmup
Kelly Rippingale

Aboriginal engagement at National Trust WA places in Noongar boodja
 Leanne Brass
Conserving Woodbridge
Caroline Stokes

Delegates will also have the opportunity to choose from site visits to iconic South West heritage destinations such as Busselton Jetty, Busselton Cultural Precinct, Old Butter Factory Museum, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Ngilgi Cave or Wonnerup House.

The conference will feature practical advice and hands-on workshops that focus on the care and conservation of heritage places, with specialists demonstrating basic conservation and maintenance tips that can be adopted by any property owner or manager.

A local government workshop will provide local government delegates with practical advice and updates on current practice for community heritage, assessment of local heritage places and heritage in planning.

The program is available to be viewed online alongside information on presenters and topics.

Follow the Heritage Council on Twitter or visit the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage website to be the first to know when registrations open later this month.

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

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Design in Context Case Studies – call for submissions | deadline: Friday 26 March 2021

The NSW Heritage Office is updating the Design in Context: Guidelines for Infill Development in the Historic Environment, prepared originally in 2005 as a joint publication of Heritage NSW and the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Detailed information is available in the Design in Context Case Studies – call for submissions.

The deadline for submissions is Friday 26 March 2021.

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Safeguarding and reactivating our heritage – grants available | deadline: 26 March

Applications for Round 6 of the Victorian Government’s competitive community Living Heritage Grants Program will open on 1 February 2021 and close on 26 March 2021. 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 2021 Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions at the Living Heritage Grants Program website.

To apply, follow the link to the online application portal at Living Heritage Grants Program website.

For more information, visit the Living Heritage Grants Program website or contact the Living Heritage Team is via email.

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Insurance cost offset grants available for exhibitions of cultural material – applications close 26 March

The Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance (AGIEI) program is a funding program designed to offset insurance costs for touring major exhibitions of cultural material. Generally, these exhibitions include works from international collections.

The program aims to assist cultural institutions to provide access to significant cultural material the Australian public would not otherwise have an opportunity to access. By providing assistance with insurance costs, the Australian Government is able to encourage and support the staging of major exhibitions drawn from some of the world’s most historically significant and culturally rich collections.

Applications are sought for projects commencing between 1 July 2021 and 31 December 2022.

For more information visit the Australian Government Grants website.

Applications close 26 March 2021.

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National Trust (NSW) 2021 Heritage Awards – submissions invited by 29 March 2021

Do you know any projects completed in the last 12 months which promote, preserve or protect the built, natural or cultural heritage of New South Wales?

Projects large and small can be entered by organisations, individuals and community groups that demonstrate excellence in conservation, advocacy, education, interpretation and communication – including a new specific category for projects that promote greater conservation, understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal heritage.

Considering the adaptation of the heritage, culture, arts and community sector in a virtual world over the past year, we encourage any online programs, exhibitions, experiences and community activations and events to be submitted.

Entries close on Monday 29 March 2021. COVID-19 regulations pending, the National Trust Heritage Awards will be presented at the highly anticipated luncheon ceremony on Thursday 13 May 2021 at heritage-listed Doltone House in Pyrmont.

Click here to watch last year’s virtual ceremony, or click here to view the 2019 ceremony highlights, live from Doltone House.

For more information, key dates, entry criteria and the entry process, visit the National Trust Heritage Awards website, or contact The National Trust’s Event Coordinator Jilly Clark via email.

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Climate Change and Risk Assessment for Cultural Heritage virtual course, 2021 edition – starts 10 April

Virtual Course on Climate Change and Risk Assessment for Cultural Heritage
2021 Edition available in Spanish, Portuguese and English

Considering the current climate emergency and its impact on heritage conservation, the general objective of this virtual course is for participants to acquire tools to characterize a cultural institution based on the analysis of its building and its collections, in order to evaluate the risk to which its heritage is exposed.

Addressees

Graduates and students of technical and university careers linked to the management of cultural heritage. Professionals in architecture, design, museology, conservation, restoration, related specialties, cultural managers and public officials.

Duration of the course

The course will last ten weeks (equivalent to 30 hours), will begin on 10 April 2021. The contents and activities of the course modules will be published each week.

More information about this course is available via this link.

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ALIPH Call For Projects that protect or rehabilitate cultural heritage threatened or damaged by conflicts – deadline: 16 April

ALIPH (the International alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas) invites applications for projects that protect or rehabilitate cultural heritage threatened or damaged by conflicts around the world.

The projects must develop protection measures or deliver concrete conservation or rehabilitation outcomes.

In addition, they must:

  • Contribute to local capacity building at all levels of expertise, in particular by offering on-the-job training
  • Contribute to awareness raising on cultural heritage protection
  • Promote cultural diversity and gender equality
  • Contribute to economic and social sustainable development, reconciliation, and peace-building

For more information, visit the ALIPH website and/or read this document.

Applications close 16 April.

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Professional Development: ACAHUCH MicroCerts in Urban and Cultural Heritage: now from April 2021 onwards

The Australian Centre for Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage (ACAHUCH) at the University of Melbourne is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive suite of professional development short courses. The ACAHUCH Melbourne MicroCert series is designed for professionals of diverse backgrounds seeking to expand their applied skills in Urban and Cultural Heritage.

Our next lunchtime information session will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2021.

Our four online short courses draw upon the world-leading research, teaching and industry expertise within ACAHUCH.

Introduction to Values-Based Heritage (April 2021)
Gain an understanding of the leading approach to heritage management.

New Approaches to Heritage Significance (June 2021)
Learn cutting-edge techniques for assessing the cultural significance of heritage places.

New Tools for Documenting Heritage Fabric (July 2021)
Discover the technologies changing the ways that historic buildings, structures and materials are documented.

Statutory Heritage (September 2021)
An ideal introduction to urban and cultural heritage practice, statutory heritage schemes, and the key players in the field.

To learn more about the ACAHUCH Melbourne MicroCert series, please contact the Learner Support Team.

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YRSB22, Prague, 4 July 2022 – call for abstracts deadline: 1 June 2020

We are pleased to announce that the fourth iiSBE Forum of Young Researchers in Sustainable Building 2022, which will be held in Prague, Czech Republic on 4 July 2022 just opened a call for abstracts.

The event will be focused on actual PhD research development in the field of sustainable building. The mission of the conference is to bring young doctoral researchers in sustainable building together to share research outcomes, discuss and get feedback from their colleagues, along with their participation in the peer-review process of the conference.

The previous YRSB conferences were held in 2013, 2016 and 2019 also in Prague and had a large success among doctoral students. Last time, 26 active PhD participants from 21 countries all over the world enjoyed the event, including all the social parts.

The themes for YRSB22 are:

• Adapting buildings to climatic goals
• Innovative materials, products and systems for sustainable buildings
• Integration of principles of circular economy into building design process
• Decision-support tools and assessment methods for sustainable built environment
• Sustainable retrofitting of existing buildings
• Sustainable urban development

For more information, visit the conference website.

Abstracts deadline: 1 June 2020

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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[NEW] SITUATIONS VACANT Experienced Archaeologists (2 positions), GML Heritage, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

GML Heritage is seeking two bright, dynamic and experienced Archaeologists to join our consulting team. These are full-time positions based in Sydney.

About us

GML Heritage is one of Australia’s leading heritage consultancies. We have over 30 years’ experience and a reputation that sees us working on some of the most interesting and challenging projects in heritage.

At GML we share a commitment to provide heritage advice and services that are founded on bold thinking, intellectual rigour, industry best practice and effective community engagement.

We were recently recognised with the Best Heritage Consulting Firm (<$30m revenue) honour at the 2021 Client Choice Awards (that’s two years in a row!), and our projects and staff continue to win awards for innovative advice and solutions.

Our people are creative and committed specialists including archaeologists, architects, historians and built heritage experts.

Go to our website to find out more about who we are and read about the types of work we do.

The Position

In these roles, you will work with experienced and energetic consultants across a range of heritage services. The roles sit in either the Sydney Aboriginal Cultural Heritage team or the Sydney Historical Archaeology team but might work with colleagues from all over Australia.

You will conduct archaeological field work and support the productions of high-quality reports as you would expect, but no two days will be the same.

You will use your knowledge of Archaeology to support a wide range of projects – large and small – with public and private clients.

How to Apply

A position description can be accessed on our careers page.

You must read the position description before applying.

If this role sounds like you and you are ready for the challenge, please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the essential criteria noted in the role description to GML Heritage via email noting which role you are applying for.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Please note only applications that address the selection criteria will be considered.

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SITUATION VACANT Principal Heritage Officer, Heritage Branch, QLD Department of Environment and Science, Brisbane [DEADLINE: 23 March]

Principal Heritage Officers in the Heritage branch provide a high standard of timely, professional advice about implementing the state’s strategic approach to identifying and conserving historical heritage places. For this position there is a focus on places with archaeological cultural heritage significance: terrestrial as well as underwater cultural heritage in Queensland, including ship and aircraft wrecks in State and coastal waters. You will be required to work independently and demonstrate leadership within your discipline group. This Principal Heritage Officer position is located in the Development Assessment and Archaeology team, a multidisciplinary group of highly skilled officers responsible for assessing the impacts of development on places on the Queensland heritage register under a range of legislation including the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 and the Planning Act 2016.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Applications close 23 March.

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SITUATION VACANT Cultural Heritage Specialist, AECOM, Brisbane [Applications reviewed upon submission]

AECOM’s multidisciplinary team of dedicated heritage specialists has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Archaeologist / Cultural Heritage Professional to join the team in Brisbane. This role will see you join a team of heritage specialists with experience in both Aboriginal and historical heritage. We offer clients expertise in heritage management, impact assessments, excavation/salvage and community consultation.
Reporting to the Cultural Heritage Team Lead, you will utilise your well-developed technical expertise to carry out cultural heritage assessments for a range of clients and stakeholders. You will undertake desktop assessments and complete field surveys to identify, document and assess heritage values under State and Commonwealth legislation.

You will produce high quality reporting tailored to our client’s needs and expectations. You will have a client-focused approach, with a passion for fostering positive relationships with clients and communities, and for delivering above-expected outcomes.

This role will give you the opportunity to work in a professional team of specialists who are focused on delivering high quality work for diverse heritage projects around Australia in the Defence, renewables, infrastructure and other sectors. You will be encouraged to grow and develop your career with our business.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

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SITUATION VACANT Secretary General, Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC), Québec City, Canada [DEADLINE: 16 April]

The Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) is looking for a Secretary General.

The OWHC is looking for a leader whose main objectives will be to develop and maintain strong bonds among World Heritage Cities and partner organizations, increase the OWHC’s membership, develop a fundraising strategy and represent the interests of the organization around the globe.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in May 2021. These selected candidates will be invited for an interview by the OWHC Board of Directors, which will take place virtually late Spring, early Summer. The Board of Directors will select, among the applicants, three (3) candidates to be proposed to the OWHC General Assembly. These candidates will be invited to the World Congress and General Assembly of the OWHC to be held in Québec City from 7-10 September 2021. The travel expenses of these candidates will be covered by the OWHC*.

For all applicants: the deadline to submit your candidacy is 16 April 2021. This application must be sent exclusively to Ms Andréanne Charest by email. Any questions related to the post and the submission of candidacies must also be sent to Ms Andréanne Charest.

More information about this opportunity can be found here.

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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Advisor, Extent Heritage, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

About Extent Heritage

Extent Heritage is a leading heritage and archaeological consultancy servicing Australia and the Asia Pacific since 1998. We specialise in the provision of archaeological and heritage management services to a diverse range of clients in the private and public sectors.

Our team of archaeologists and heritage specialists have over 25 years’ experience in providing quality archaeological and heritage advice to clients. With extensive experience and the ability to resolve complex heritage management issues, our highly respected and motivated team is the cornerstone to our success.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Heritage Advisor to join Extent Heritage’s Sydney office Heritage Places team on a full-time basis.

The core business of our heritage places team broadly includes heritage advice and assessment, architectural and building conservation, interpretation, photographic documentation, and cultural heritage management.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Archaeologists, NSW, Extent Heritage, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

About Extent Heritage

Extent Heritage is a leading heritage and archaeological consultancy servicing Australia and the Asia Pacific since 1998. We specialise in the provision of archaeological and heritage management services to a diverse range of clients in the private and public sectors.

Our team of archaeologists and heritage specialists have over 25 years’ experience in providing quality archaeological and heritage advice to clients. With extensive experience and the ability to resolve complex heritage management issues, our highly respected and motivated team is the cornerstone to our success.

About the roles

We have a number of senior roles to fill in our NSW Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Services Team. We are looking for candidates with experience managing a range of commercial consultancy projects across Aboriginal and/or historical archaeology. Project management, stakeholder engagement, client liaison, archaeological assessment and excavation, and reporting are critical.

Positions will suit highly motivated and experienced individuals with well-developed research, writing, analytical, project management and technical skills. An understanding of New South Wales heritage legislation is essential and you must love working in who enjoys in a close-knit, supportive team environment.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant, NBRS Heritage Studio, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

NBRS Heritage Studio is continuing to grow and we are now on the look-out for a Senior Heritage Consultant to join our experienced team.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned professional with a passion for heritage advice and conservation to join our multi-disciplinary practice and contribute to the growth and development of a high-performing team.

The Role

Working within the Heritage Studio and as part of a dynamic team, you will be responsible for writing reports and providing heritage advice to external clients and NBRS architectural projects.

The role is responsible for providing advice across all areas of heritage management and conservation practice including: heritage studies, thematic histories, heritage assessments, nominations; impact statements; conservation management strategies and conservation management plans; condition assessments; conservation schedule of works; maintenance schedules; expert evidence; archival recording and interpretation plans.

Utilising your excellent writing and advisory skills, the role will see you prepare reports on development feasibility with respect to heritage management issues; recommend maintenance strategies to remediate deteriorated fabric and maintain buildings and sites; and assist in the development of precedents of services and products.

In addition to heritage knowledge, you will also have excellent interpersonal skills to liaise and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a ‘hands on’ role and we need a real team player with a positive attitude to take on each new task, no matter how big or small.

For more information about this opportunity, visit this link.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

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