Position at Library and Information Service of Western Australia

Senior Conservator, L02202L5
Library and Information Services of Western Australia
Ministry for Culture and the Arts
Salary:  $48355 - $53442pa (LISWA WPA)
Location:  Perth Cultural Centre.

Duties:  Provide advice and support for staff and clients;
recommends and establishes appropriate conservation procedures and
methodologies, and monitors and revises existing techniques;
coordinates and monitors the activities of the Preservation Services
team in undertaking conservation and related tasks, and ensures the
fulfillment of performance measures; surveys LISWA collections to
determine their condition, identify preservation needs, and
recommends options to be pursued; provide training to staff and
clients.

Qualifications and Experience: A degree in materials conservation or
equivalent comprehensive experience in the field; demonstrated
knowledge and skills in the conservation and restoration of library
and archive materials; demonstrated ability to identify client needs
and expectations, provide flexible and responsive service, use
methods and technology to enhance service delivery, show initiative
and apply new concepts, set and maintain workflow patterns and
throughput of work, and provide effective solutions to conservation
problems.

Further information

    Pat Griffiths
    Manager Preservation Services
    +61 8 9427 3313

A full Job description and standard application form:  08-9224-7447
(24 hours service).or <URL:http://www.liswa.wa.gov.au/jobs>

Deadline: Nov. 24, 2000. Late or proforma applications will not be
accepted

Pat Griffiths
Manager: Preservation Services
Library and Information Service of Western Australia
Alexander Library Building
Perth Cultural Centre
Perth, Western Australia   6000
+61 8 9427 3313


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