Position at National Gallery of Victoria

Conservator, Textiles
National Gallery of Victoria
5 month fixed term appointment
Salary: $38,388 + 9% employer superannuation contribution
Position to commence: January 2005.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Conservation Department of
the National Gallery of Victoria in a period of exciting change.  We
are Australia's oldest and pre-eminent public art gallery and
possess what is generally acknowledged as the most outstanding
collection of fine art in the region and one that ranks with major
collections throughout the world.

The NGV is seeking a qualified conservator to join the Textile
Conservation section of the NGV Conservation Department, which
employs over 20 conservators and support staff.  The position will
focus on the preparation of Australian and International fashion and
textile works for display in the two NGV Fashion and Textile
galleries.

The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in the
conservation of cultural materials specializing in textiles, or a
related field, or have equivalent professional training.  They will
have demonstrated practical experience in the conservation of
costume and textiles, and have knowledge of preventive conservation
measures for these items.  They will have the ability to work as
part of a team, and possess well-developed interpersonal and
communication skills.

To obtain a copy of the role statement contact Human Resources on
+61 3 8620 2384 or visit <URL:<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/jobs/>>.

For further details contact

    Bronwyn Cosgrove
    Senior Conservator - Textiles
    +61 3 8620 2106
    Bronwyn.Cosgrove [at] ngv__vic__gov__au

Written applications (to be formatted as per NGV requirements) are
to be forwarded to the

    Manager, Human Resources
    National Gallery of Victoria
    PO Box 7259
    Melbourne 8004
    Australia
    Fax: +61 3 8620 2511
    hr [at] ngv__vic__gov__au

by close of business on 12th November, 2004

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