Position at Artlab Australia

Projects (Large Objects) Conservator
PO1 (Temporary 12 months)
Artlab Australia

AUD$47,134-$57,846

Artlab Australia seeks to recruit a Projects Conservator to provide
conservation services for large objects (including sculptures and
Monuments, buildings and sites, and large technology objects.

Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Artlab is a state government
conservation organisation responsible for the conservation programs
of the South Australian collecting institutions, including the Art
Gallery, Museum, History Trust (Migration, Motor and Maritime
Museums) and Carrick Hill historic house. Artlab also undertakes
work for a wide range of local, interstate and international
clients.

The Projects Conservator will be required to:

    apply best practice conservation techniques to assess, treat and
    research large objects

    support the management of projects

    undertake preventive conservation, exhibition preparation and
    training activities

    work collaboratively and with flexibility in a team environment
    and on site.

A degree in Conservation of Cultural Material or equivalent,
specialising in objects conservation, is essential. Please note only
Australian residents are eligible for appointment. Applicants must
address the position description, which is available by emailing:
artlab [at] dpc__sa__gov__au

Queries and applications to

    Joanna Barr
    Principal Conservator Projects
    Artlab Australia
    70 Kintore Avenue
    Adelaide SA 5000,
    Australia.
    +61 8 8207 7520
    barr.joanna [at] dpc__sa__gov__au

Closing date is 11 January 2008.


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