Position at the National Museum of Australia

Technical Officer, Paper and Textiles
Mitchell ACT
National Museum of Australia

Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time
Salary:$ 54,480 - $58,239
Classification:APS Level 4

This vacancy may also be accessed via

    <URL:http://www.nma.gov.au/recruit>

Job Description:

Duties: The Paper and Textiles team provides high-level conservation
expertise to deliver targeted and prioritised conservation treatment
programs; exhibition design advice, installation and de-installation
services; and supports the activities of the Collections and
Research program. This includes participating in preventive
conservation programs such as remedial storage; training and
development activities; and research collaborations. The Paper and
Textiles team works closely with the Objects team and Technology
team in developing and co-ordinating the activities of the
Exhibitions program.

As Technical Officer, Paper and Textiles your primary
responsibilities are:

    Conducting condition assessment of paper and textile objects,
    under supervision, including electronic reporting and data base
    record entry relating to the Creating a Country permanent
    gallery

    Constructing exhibition mountings for paper and textile objects,
    under supervision, related to the Creating a Country permanent
    gallery

    Developing and contributing to productive relationships within
    Conservation

    Ensuring OHS needs are addressed at all times

    Undertaking other duties as requested.

Stephen Sheehy
Recruitment Officer
National Museum of Australia
+61 2 6208 5037
Fax: +61 2 6208 5352


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