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24 May Seminar: Making of a radical archaeologist: Vere Gordon Childe in Australia (Sydney)
Making of a radical archaeologist: Vere Gordon Childe in Australia
Presented by Robin Derricourt (UNSW)
Gordon Childe (born Sydney 1892, died Blue Mountains 1957) was the most influential archaeologist Australia has produced, transforming and popularising archaeology as a social science and revolutionising Europe’s understanding of its prehistoric past. On his death he was described as “… the greatest prehistorian in Britain, and probably in the world”. In his youth, however, security surveillance described him as “…a thoroughly Continue Reading
Balkan Heritage Field Schools 2013
BALKAN HERITAGE FIELD SCHOOL is still accepting applications from students and volunteers for eight field school projects in summer 2013 including Archaeology Excavation Projects and Workshops for Conservation and Restoration of Roman Mosaics, Roman Pottery and Ancient Greek Pottery.
For detailed information and applications please visit their website. Continue Reading
Heritage Advisor, Dept of Finance & Deregulation
Heritage Advisor, Dept of Finance & Deregulation
APS Level 6 – Heritage Advisor – Non-Ongoing (Job Ref: 027-13)
Salary: $74,582 – $97,179
Contact Officer: Lauren Gray, (02) 6215 1776
Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2013
The Department of Finance and Deregulation’s Property and Construction Division is Continue Reading
Aboriginal Heritage Advisor
Aboriginal Heritage Advisor
Tasmanian Government – Hobart
Liaise with and assist the Aboriginal community and the wider community, with the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Provide advice and information on Aboriginal heritage including project assessments, impact control and advice on protective works on Aboriginal heritage sites. Perform administrative and associated procedures required under the Aboriginal Relics Act 1975 , including field inspections, processing permits and advising the general public on matters related to this Act. Assist with the development of Aboriginal heritage legislation, policy and processes. Continue Reading
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