Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 993

NEW ITEMS

  1. [NEW ITEM] Caring For Country Webinar 3: “Burning Country”, 13 October 2021, 12.00 noon AEDT
  2. [NEW ITEM] Heritage Thursdays talk, online, 30 September, 12.00pm CET
  3. [NEW ITEM] Virtual Conference: Promoting Cultural Heritage as a key driver for local Climate Action, 14 October
  4. [NEW ITEM] Australian Heritage Grants Program – applications close 28 October
  5. [NEW ITEM] Blue Plaques NSW program update – Nominations through local MPs and MLCs closes 31 October
  6. [NEW ITEM] Flinders University Climate Change seminar, online & on campus, 16 November – call for abstracts deadline: 4 November
  7. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – News

AUSTRALIA ICOMOS | ICOMOS MEMBER ITEMS

TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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

SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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NEW ITEMS

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1. [NEW ITEM] Caring For Country Webinar 3: “Burning Country”, 13 October 2021, 12.00 noon AEDT

 

NIFW 2018 Bundanon on Dharawal Yuin Country; Photo credit: Bear Hunt Photography

 

Caring For Country Webinar 3: “Burning Country”
Wednesday 13 October 2021, 12.00 noon AEDT

Register at this link

#ICOMOS #AustraliaICOMOS #ICOMOSNZ #ICOMOSPASIFIKA18 #climateheritage #climatecrisis

Join us for the third Webinar in the Caring For Country Webinar Series.

This Webinar Series has been organized by the Caring For Country Committee, a Working Group of Australia ICOMOS with members from Australia ICOMOS, ICOMOS New Zealand, ICOMOS Pasifika and Non-ICOMOS members from Oceania.

Webinar 3: Burning Country: Aboriginal Fire Practice in Caring for Country
Indigenous fire practice is a key aspect of caring for country and very important to maintaining cultural connections to place. In the face of climate change and other threats, caring for country practices, including fire practice, contain answers to the healing of damaged landscapes and managing climate change impacts. Through community engagement and empowerment, burning country can also provide communities with economic opportunities.

The presenters of this webinar, Ricky Archer, CEO Northern Australia Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA) and Victor Steffensen, co-founder of Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation, will share examples that illustrate key aspects of Indigenous fire practice and highlight the issues and opportunities that exist for its implementation across vast areas of Australia. They will also discuss the barriers to its use.

NAILSMA, a major landowner in the Northern Territory, works closely with Indigenous groups and organisations across Australia’s top end and has utilised savannah burning methodologies to provide economic benefits to communities across the region. Ricky Archer will describe how the application of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) provides solutions and opportunities for communities. He will also discuss the barriers that prevent adoption of traditional burning practices as a land management tool by the broader community. In 2020, the CSIRO partnered with NAILSMA to publish Our Knowledge Our Way Guidelines for Caring for Country. This document focusses on how non-Indigenous researchers should engage with Indigenous communities on projects. 

Victor Steffensen, author of Fire Country, an essential reference on the topic of burning country, will talk of his experience of learning about fire from elders in his country in northern Queensland: the importance of ‘reading’ the country, the importance of passing on knowledge to communities and the importance of implementing knowledge via action, and the importance of community being involved and benefitting from that action.

For additional information about this webinar and the speakers, read the Caring for Country newsletter – Issue 3, Sept 2021.
 
The Videos from our first Caring For Country webinar Oceania Wisdom For a Climate Chance are on the ICOMOS Webinar Series webpage. Links to the Full Webinar 1: Oceania Wisdom For a Climate Chance and Webinar 2: Climate Change Adaptation for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage will be available soon.

Our thanks to Jaye Cook, Australia ICOMOS Associate Member and member of the Caring For Country Committee, for designing the graphics, logo, and templates for newsletter and presentations for the Caring For Country Webinar Series.

Contact us at this email address.

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2. [NEW ITEM] Heritage Thursdays talk, online, 30 September, 12.00pm CET

Heritage Thursdays returns next week!

Thursday 30 September 2021
12:00 PM – 13:45 PM (CET)

Register at this link

Please join the Our Common Dignity Rights-Based Approaches Working Group in welcoming our presenters who will be joining us from Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Benin and Kenya to share a little about how there can be a distance between what Africa really is, and what people who reside outside of Africa think about the continent. The difference in understanding can be enormous – like the size of Africa.

Also best wishes to our ICOMOS Nigeria colleagues and the #CVIAfrica project happening this week.

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3. [NEW ITEM] Virtual Conference: Promoting Cultural Heritage as a key driver for local Climate Action, 14 October

Putting Cultural Heritage and local Communities at the heart of our response to Climate Change
Organised by ICOMOS UK
Thursday 14 October 2021
10:00 – 16:30 BST

This Cultural Heritage, Communities & Climate Crisis conference seeks to highlight how local communities should be at the heart of government/agency climate change strategies while cultural heritage should be a key driver.

We will bring together speakers from cultural agencies and civil society as well as independent research organisations engaged in championing communities’ involvement in climate action through culture. They will explore relationships between agencies and communities in the context of climate change and showcase some exemplar cultural actions initiated by heritage agencies, civil society, local communities and the private sector across the UK.

For more information and to register, visit this link.

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4. [NEW ITEM] Australian Heritage Grants Program – applications close 28 October

The Australian Heritage Grants Program provides $5.347 million per annum with a call for applications each year. This is the fourth year of the program. All National Heritage listed places recognised for their natural, Indigenous, or historic heritage values may be eligible for funding of between $25,000 and $400,000 under this program.

National Heritage listed places will be supported through the protection and promotion of their listed values by strengthening the conservation, management and recognition of these places, and through public and community engagement. In recognition of the continuing effects of COVID-19, activities such as re-establishing or maintaining activities directly impacted by COVID-19 may also be supported through this round to aid in economic recovery.

The Australian Heritage Grants Guidelines, and additional information about the program, are available at the Business Grants Hubs website.

Applications close 28 October.

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5. [NEW ITEM] Blue Plaques NSW program – nominations through local MPs and MLCs closes 31 October

This recently announced NSW Government program aims to foster curiosity and appreciation of our heritage by recognising the places, personalities and historical events that matter to communities.

We encourage you to contact the office of your local Member of Parliament (MP) or a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) as soon as possible to put forward your ideas for Blue Plaques.

MPs and MLCs will have until 31 October 2021 to submit their nominations to Heritage NSW for consideration.

Please see the Heritage NSW website and Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn for more information.

We would love to see a wide diversity of stories and cultures represented with the Blue Plaques.

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6. [NEW ITEM] Flinders University Climate Change seminar, online & on campus, 16 November – call for abstracts deadline: 4 November

Archaeology, History, Indigenous & Heritage responses to the IPCC 6th Assessment Report
and agendas for climate research and adaptation

A seminar of the Deep Pasts and Human Scale Research Theme
Convened by: Dr Ania Kotarba and Dr Alessandro Antonello

Tuesday 16 November 2021
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Flinders University, Bedford Park campus and Online

The recently released IPCC 6th Assessment Report on the physical basis of climate change has forcefully foregrounded how climate extremes and natural disasters will increasingly be part of our daily and seasonal lives. In the face of these predictions and projections, humanity must both drastically reduce carbon emissions and adapt their lives to climate extremes and environmental challenges.

The Seminar organisers are inviting the submission of abstracts for 10–15 minutes presentation, with a deadline of 4 November.

For more information about the seminar, themes and abstract submission, view the Flinders_Climate change_seminar_16 Nov.

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7. [NEW ISSUE] The Johnston Collection – News

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

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AUSTRALIA ICOMOS | ICOMOS MEMBER ITEMS

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Membership of the Australia ICOMOS Heritage Skills Education Reference Group – call for Expressions of Interest: deadline COB 1 October 2021

The membership of the newly created Australia ICOMOS Heritage Skills Education Reference Group (HSE-RG) is to be formed directly by Expression of Interest.

The purpose of the HSE-RG is to advise Australia ICOMOS on matters concerning skills training and education relating to the protection, conservation and revitalisation of sites, built heritage, moveable forms of heritage and associated intangible aspects of heritage. For the purposes of HSE-RG, training is defined as: vocational, technical training and craftsmanship, traditional skills, professional skills training at university level, training at postgraduate – specialist level, education of the general public, decision makers and others (in)directly involved with heritage conservation.

The mandate extends equally across architectural conservation practice, bench conservation practice, Indigenous and non-Indigenous traditional skills education and the intangible aspects thereof. Active practitioners and knowledge holders are encouraged to apply.

Members of the HSE-RG will be selected based on demonstrated expertise and experience relevant to the advocacy and strategic work of the HSE-RG and Australia ICOMOS. Expressions of interest are also invited from those who have a particular interest in heritage skills education but may not have had extensive experience in this area. This may include Young and/or Emerging Professional members, or members with the drive to develop their capacity to contribute.

The HSE-RG is to have broad geographic representation across Australia and also represent a broad range of expertise in the area of Heritage Skills Education. There is no limit on the number of members that the Heritage Skills Education Reference Group may have, but for practical purposes it is considered desirable to have approximately 12-15 members.

Please consult the Terms of Reference to ensure a sound understanding of scope and responsibilities of the group.

Members of Australia ICOMOS are invited to express an interest in becoming a member of this Reference Group by sending a completed HSE-RG_EOI form_Sept 21 to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email by COB 1 October 2021.

For further information please contact the interim convenor, Mitch Cleghorn via email.

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Membership of the Australia ICOMOS Heritage Planning Working Group – call for Expressions of Interest: deadline COB 15 October 2021

The Australia ICOMOS Heritage Planning Working Group (HPWG) was formed 2017. In accordance with Australia ICOMOS policy, it is now time to refresh the membership of this Working Group.

The purpose of the HPWG is to examine planning policy and provisions and current changes across Australia in relation to heritage and its conservation, and to identify issues for heritage conservation and potential actions for Australia ICOMOS.

The intention was never for this group to hold regular meetings, but to act as matters arise. Initially we looked at policy across all jurisdictions, and discussed several pertinent common issues.

Members of the refreshed HPWG will be selected based on demonstrated expertise and experience in heritage planning and policy. Membership is recommended to include two co-convenors or a convenor and a deputy convenor, and representation across all jurisdictions.

Young and emerging professional members with specialist skills or interest in the area, but who may not have sufficient expertise to become a member, may apply to become an adjunct member, which is normally a one-year appointment that is reviewed at the end of the year.

Further information about the Heritage Planning Work Group can be found at this link.

Please note that all individuals who express an interest in any Australia ICOMOS Working or Reference Group agree to be bound by the documents that can be found here. Once formed, the new Group may like to reconsider its Terms of Reference, and whether a Reference Group may be more appropriate.

Members of Australia ICOMOS are invited to express an interest in becoming a member of this Work Group by sending a completed HPWG_EOI-form_Sep-2021 to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat by email by COB 15 October 2021.

For further information please contact the current Convenor, Deborah Lindsay via email.

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TALKS / EVENTS / WORKSHOPS / FORUMS

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WEBINAR: The pros and cons of wet steam lubrication, online, 27 September

Join us in helping the UK’s Science and Industry Museum (Manchester) work out whether wet steam lubrication is right for their steam engines.

The Details

The UK’s Science and Industry Museum, Manchester (part of the Science Museum Group) has asked the Big Stuff community to help them work out an innovative plan for operating their steam engines in their newly designed Power Hall. They want to create a display that is exciting, informative AND environmentally friendly. However, their steam engines use large quantities of water which get contaminated with lubricating oil and have to be jettisoned as waste. So they are interested in using wet steam lubrication for the engines, but want to see how it works in practice and whether it will translate to the museum situation successfully.

Whether you have experience with this method or are just interested in knowing more please join us for a great debate. More information is available here and schematics of the proposed gallery plan and steaming plan are available at this link.

27 September | 8-10pm AEST
FREE

Register here

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ACAHUCH + AIA Heritage Awards 2021, online, 29 September, 12.30-2.00pm AEST

Join Professor Philip Goad (Co-Director of The Australian Centre of Architectural History, Urban and Cultural Heritage and Melbourne School of Design Chair of Architecture), and jurors of the AIA Heritage Architecture panel Peter Malatt (Six Degrees), Louise Goodman (FJMT Studio) and Chris Jones (Decibel Architecture) in discussion with AIA 2021 award winners in the categories of Heritage — Kerstin Thompson of KTA, Patrick Kennedy of Kennedy Nolan, Brett Nixon of NTF Architects and Williams Boag Architects. Panellists will discuss their winning projects, the process the AIA takes in adjudicating these awards, and share their thoughts on current issues in heritage, conservation and renewal. This will be followed by an open discussion and the opportunity for questions from audience members to panellists.

Eventbrite link here.

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Fremantle Studies Day, 24 October, Fremantle

In the midst of the COVID pandemic the 2021 Fremantle Studies Day explores issues of migration including the need for and consequences of managing the arrival of people into Australia, the potential for issues like racism to emerge and the impact of other cultures on the very fabric of our town. What better place to hold this than the Woodman Point Quarantine Station, built to protect the nation from the ravages of the Spanish Flu.

Cost: Members $20, non-members $25
Venue: Woodman Point Recreation Camp (previously WP Quarantine Station) end of O’Kane Court, Coogee
Bookings: ESSENTIAL. Entry is via a code you will receive on registration; by Tuesday 19 October via email to the Fremantle History Society

Download the Fremantle Studies Day flier.

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

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Call for City of Melbourne’s Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee nominations – deadline: 30 September

Are you a passionate advocate for parks and gardens?

The City of Melbourne is seeking expressions of interest from community members to participate in the Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee – four community member appointments are available.

The committee is involved in strategy development, policy review, planning and design, and community engagement planning around complex issues affecting Melbourne’s parks, gardens and urban landscapes. These issues include climate change, urban expansion, water shortage and increased use.

For more information and to apply, visit the City of Melbourne website.

Applications close at 5pm on 30 September.

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European Training Network PhD position – application deadline: 30 September

A position for a PhD student will open soon, within the scope of a European Training Network (ETN): Sustainable Building Lime applications via Circular Economy and Biomimetic Approaches (SUBLime).

The topic of the PhD: Thermo-physical and short-term mechanical properties of lime-based mortars: upscaling from micro to macro scale. You can see a description of the topic here.

We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated Early Stage Researchers (ESR), who will join our team to craft the future of lime mortars/plasters in new construction and conservation of the built heritage.

Please note that there are Eligibility Criteria. You can check them here.

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to Dr. João Pereira by 30 September 2021.

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Greenline – have your say by 3 October

Have your say on our bold and transformational vision for the north bank of the Yarra River, Birrarung.

The City of Melbourne is taking the first step to deliver the Greenline initiative to transform the north bank along the Yarra River – Birrarung, with the commencement of community consultation on the Draft Greenline Implementation Plan.

The implementation plan sets out a bold and transformational vision for the revitalisation of the north bank of the river, guiding the prioritisation and development of five precincts covering four kilometres between Birrarung Marr and the Bolte Bridge.

Greenline will introduce:

  • Opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal culture and knowledge on and along the Yarra River Birrarung to foster an understanding of the precincts’ Aboriginal cultural values, telling stories of Melbourne’s histories while re-introducing diverse ecologies to the central city
  • Improved connection between public spaces to support access and seamless movement of pedestrians and cyclists, providing opportunities for varied experiences with the Birrarung
  • Enhancement and reimagining of the north bank’s heritage assets through adaptive reuse, supporting an invigorated, lively river front precinct
  • Immersive experiences and creative landscapes to invite public participation, play, education, and wonder in the central city, transforming the north bank into a truly iconic Melbourne waterfront with a global reputation

The Yarra River – Birrarung Strategy provides us with direction for the protection and enhancement of the river and surrounding environment, and is a key guiding document for the Greenline.

The City of Melbourne does not own or independently manage the waterways or banks of the Yarra River – Birrarung so the transformation of this area will be a collective responsibility of all Victorian Government partners and adjoining landowners.

For more information, visit this link.

Consultation closes 3 October.

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Getty Conservation Guest Scholars Program – apply by 1 November

The Conservation Guest Scholars Program provides opportunities for professionals to pursue research on topics that bring new knowledge and fresh perspectives to the field of conservation. Guest Scholar grants are for established scholars, or individuals who have attained distinction in their fields. Applications are welcome from researchers of all nationalities working in conservation, historic preservation, heritage science, and related fields.

Applications for the 2022-2023 residency period are now available.

For eligibility, terms and how to apply, visit this link.

For questions regarding the program or the application process, please email the Getty Scholars Team.

The deadline to apply is 1 November 2021.

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SITUATIONS VACANT / WANTED

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[NEW] SITUATION VACANT Built Heritage Advisor, Sydney Metro, Sydney [DEADLINE: 3 October]

Sydney Metro has an exciting new 3-year position for a Built Heritage Advisor in the Environment, Sustainability and Planning Team. The role provides high quality specialist advice to Sydney Metro projects.

Further details are available at the iworkforNSW website.

Applications close 3 October 2021, 11.59pm.

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[NEW] SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Consultant (Archaeologist), City Plan Heritage, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

The City Plan group of companies has over 25 years’ experience as an industry leading specialist consultancy. With offices in Sydney, the Central Coast and the Gold Coast, we provide services in the area of Building Regulations and Certification Services, Accessibility and Heritage Consultancy.

Our team is expanding and as such an opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and motivated Senior Heritage Consultant (Archaeologist) to join City Plan’s Heritage team, providing high level cultural heritage consulting services from our Sydney office.

This opportunity will appeal to an experienced heritage consultant who is wishing to further their career in a highly regarded consultancy involved in a variety of projects across NSW and Australia.

More information about this opportunity is available in the CPH Senior Heritage Consultant Sept 2021 document.

Applications will be considered upon submission.

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[NEW] SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, City Plan Heritage, Sydney [Applications reviewed upon submission]

The City Plan group of companies has over 25 years’ experience as an industry leading specialist consultancy. With offices in Sydney, the Central Coast and the Gold Coast, we provide services in the area of Building Regulations and Certification Services, Accessibility and Heritage Consultancy.

Our team is expanding and as such an opportunity is available for a suitably qualified and motivated Heritage Consultant to join City Plan’s Heritage team, providing high level cultural heritage consulting services from our Sydney office.

This opportunity will appeal to heritage consultant who is wishing to further their experience, broaden their skills and career in a highly regarded consultancy involved in a variety of projects across NSW and Australia.

More information about this opportunity is available in the CPH Heritage Consultant Sept 2021 document.

Applications will be considered upon submission.

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[NEW] SITUATION VACANT Senior Heritage Advisor – Heritage Places, Extent Heritage, Melbourne [Applications reviewed upon submission]

About Extent Heritage

Extent Heritage is one of Australia’s largest heritage and archaeological consultancies, servicing Australia and the Asia Pacific since 1998. We specialise in the provision of archaeological, built heritage, heritage management and interpretation services to a diverse range of clients in the private and public sectors. With teams based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Hobart, Extent Heritage provides a single point of service for heritage assessment and management requirements across the country.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Heritage Advisor to join Extent Heritage’s Heritage Places growing team in our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis.

The core business of our Heritage Places team is built heritage conservation, inclusive of heritage buildings and structures, landscapes and objects. The team works with a wide range of clients, including local and state government, architects, planners, developers and owners of heritage places to proactively identify, assess and manage heritage. This client base presents staff with many unique and diverse project opportunities.

The Heritage Places team prepares heritage advice and impact assessments, heritage studies, referrals to council statutory planning teams, architectural and building conservation, photographic archival recordings, strategic advice and policy, and conservation management documentation. The team also develops interpretation strategies and plans.

More information is available at the link below.

Applications are submitted via the ‘APPLY’ link on Seek.com and will be reviewed upon submission.

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SITUATION VACANT Program Manager, Heritage Property Activation, Heritage South Australia, Adelaide [DEADLINE: 26 September]

Heritage South Australia, Department for Environment and Water, invites applications for this opportunity.

The Program Manager, Heritage Property Activation is responsible for the provision of a range of services relating to the strategic and operational management and maintenance of the portfolio of heritage properties managed by Heritage South Australia within the Department for Environment and Water.

The role will develop, implement and monitor the delivery of these heritage activation and conservation projects. This will include managing a small team, relationships with tenants and customers; ensuring leases, bookings, maintenance requests and capital works projects are delivered effectively; and leading on strategic activation projects and negotiations.

For more information, including the Role Description, visit the iworkforSA website.

Applications close Sunday 26 September 2021, 11.45pm

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SITUATION VACANT Director Conservation & Infrastructure, Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority, Port Arthur, TAS [DEADLINE: 26 September]

ITEM REMOVED POST PUBLICATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE OWNER.

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SITUATION VACANT Built Heritage Advisor, Philip Leeson Architects, Canberra [DEADLINE: 5 October]

About Us

Philip Leeson Architects is an architectural practice with a focus on heritage management. We are looking to expand our heritage team in 2021. We provide architectural heritage advice, write Statements of Heritage Effect and prepare Conservation Management Plans. Our clients range from local government to Commonwealth agencies like the ANU, developers, other architecture firms and private clients. Heritage has been part of our practice for over 20 years, and we see it as an important part of our work going forward.

The Position

We are looking for an individual with interest and some experience in heritage practice, a grounding in architecture would be ideal. We are open to various levels of seniority from keen entry level to relatively expert. To be considered for the position, you should have:

  • Education and / or on-the-job training in heritage management
  • Some experience with / particular interest in the built environment / built heritage
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Willingness to learn, engage, ask questions and up-skill, and
  • Good interpersonal and oral communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively within a team and for diverse clients

We are after an individual who can grow into the role with a view to a long-term commitment to our team and our practice. The position could be part-time or full-time, depending on the individual.

Please contact Brandon Reid on (02) 6295 3311 or email Brandon to discuss the position. We invite candidates to submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and fit.

Applications close 5 October 2021, 11:59pm.

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SITUATION VACANT Property Manager, Working Heritage, Melbourne [Applications reviewed upon submission]

Property Manager – No Suit Required

At a time when many of us feel COVID – exhausted, working for a small, stable and values driven organisation is a breath of fresh air.

Working Heritage manages a unique product which is 16 heritage sites across Victoria and which we re-purpose for commercial use through heritage architecture and property management services. The most famous of our sites is the Royal Mint in the Melbourne CBD.

Our properties have special qualities that draw people to them, and by reusing them they can continue to be physical touchstones of community identity. Our latest project is Kyneton Primary School, which is being repurposed as a community and creative industries precinct.

We have a dedicated, resourceful and passionate team who continue to grow the organisation, which is how this position has become available.

Your opportunity

You will be an experienced and self-sufficient Property Manager who will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring suitable contracts, asset maintenance, management plans and budgets are in place to protect and enhance assets
  • Leading market engagement processes
  • Lease establishment, negotiation and renewal
  • Supporting site project planning through showcasing assets and sharing usage insights
  • Analysing property markets and providing commercial advice
  • Establishing proactive property inspections, compliance programs, audits and schedules
  • Providing strong customer service to tenants
  • Contributing to post-completion project reviews

Whilst we are looking for specific skills, we are also open to developing and supporting you if you are a great team fit. Ideally, we are seeking:

  • A Bachelor, Diploma or Certificate in Property Services or equivalent
  • Demonstrated commercial knowledge of the Victorian Property Market
  • 5+ years’ experience in negotiating, interpreting and establishing lease agreements
  • Strong tenant relations experience
  • A valid driver’s licence
  • Australian work rights

To thrive in this position you will be a self-starter, team oriented and an open communicator who is willing to roll your sleeves up and get involved.

If this sounds like you, then please apply to Renee by email.

Sometimes it’s easier just to talk, so feel free to contact Renee on 0404 875 849.

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SITUATION VACANT Finance and Payroll Officer – Permanent Part-Time, Working Heritage, Melbourne [Applications reviewed upon submission]

At a time when many of us feel COVID – exhausted, working for a small, stable and values driven organisation is a breath of fresh air.

Working Heritage manages a unique product which is 16 heritage sites across Victoria and which we re-purpose for commercial use through heritage architecture and property management services. The most famous of our sites is the Royal Mint in the Melbourne CBD.

Our properties have special qualities that draw people to them, and by reusing them they can continue to be physical touchstones of community identity. Our latest project is Kyneton Primary School, which is being repurposed as a community and creative industries precinct.

We have a dedicated, resourceful and passionate team who continue to grow the organisation, which is how this position has become available.

Your opportunity

You will be an experienced and self-sufficient Finance and Payroll Officer who will be responsible for managing, monitoring, processing and maintaining our accounts in an accurate and timely manner.

This includes administering and managing purchasing and payment processes pertaining to accounts payable and receivable including invoicing, reimbursements, expenses and remittance.

You will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and ensure timely and accurate processing of staff salaries and related entries.

Whilst we are looking for specific skills, we are also open to developing and supporting you if you are a great team fit. Ideally, we are seeking:

  • 5+ years’ experience in Finance and Payroll or an equivalent position
  • A qualification in finance or business administration is desirable
  • Experience with MYOB account management software
  • Australian work rights

To thrive in this position you will be a self-starter, team oriented and an open communicator who is willing to roll your sleeves up and get involved.

If this sounds like you, then please apply to Renee by email.

Sometimes it’s easier just to talk, so feel free to contact Renee on 0404 875 849.

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SITUATION VACANT Senior Architect (Registered in Victoria), Purcell, Melbourne [Applications reviewed upon submission]

Purcell is an award-winning architectural and heritage consultancy practice with a strong commitment to quality. We have staff of approximately 250 talented architects, designers, heritage consultants and surveyors across 14 offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia. Together, we work on some of the finest buildings from meticulous heritage and conservation schemes to bold contemporary design.

Our Australian team is expanding and is looking for an exceptional Senior Architect to join our Melbourne studio. The aim of this full-time, permanent role is to assist in the effective delivery of projects, either as project leader or project runner, in collaboration with wider teams. The role requires a demonstrated ability to work effectively, focussed and either individually or collaboratively in a team environment.

We’re after a results driven, tenacious, go getter to take on managing a mixture of bespoke conservation, heritage advisory and architectural projects with opportunities to support business development.

For more information about this opportunity, visit the Purcell website.

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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Architect/Project Manager, Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Sydney [DEADLINE: 1 October]

Who is the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust?

The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was created by the Australian Government and is responsible for vision planning and management of Sydney Harbour sites including Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands in Woolwich, Sub Base Platypus in Neutral Bay, Georges Heights, Middle Head and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse.

The Harbour Trust’s vision is to create and share extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour and amplify their stories. Our mission is to “bring to life our natural and cultural heritage and provide a lasting legacy for all Australians through conservation, remediation and the adaptive reuse of places in our care”.

Sites that were for many years hidden away from public view are now open for all, containing an extraordinary mix of historic buildings, magnificent harbour views, pristine natural landscapes and defence heritage. These public spaces and parklands now offer major events, exhibitions, venue hire, accommodation, tours and business tenancy.

What is the role?

The Harbour Trust is looking to engage a Heritage Architect/Project Manager whose role will be to develop and manage Capital Works and Operational projects, requiring project planning, relationship management, and resource negotiation to support the strategic, operational and heritage objectives of the Trust.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to show how they have:

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in implementing and directing works programs in accordance with Commonwealth heritage, planning legislation and policy including design, contract management and administration to projects such as buildings, contract administration, heritage works, safety and procurement
  • Demonstrated heritage expertise in providing whole of business heritage advice and support
  • Proven ability to manage resources, both human and financial, across multiple projects with experience in preparing budgets and managing expenditure

How to apply?

Please refer to the position description – SHFT Heritage Architect Project Manager PD and send your resume and covering letter to the Harbour Federation HR Team by email.

Salary remuneration is between $108,336 to $120,376.

Position closes on Friday 1 October 2021.

You can refer to our careers page on our website for more information on who we are and what we do.

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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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