Position at National Museum of Australia

Senior Conservator, Objects
National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia is seeking a Senior Conservator,
Objects, to co-ordinate and supervise the activities of the objects
and paintings conservators, who are responsible for the
preservation, maintenance and exhibition preparation of a wide
variety of Museum objects.

The Senior Conservator, Objects:

    Is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Museum's
    objects and paintings conservation team and for collaborative
    work between this team and other conservation teams, and this
    team and other areas of the Museum.

    Is responsible for the timely delivery of the team's work,
    responsible use of resources and tracking and reporting of the
    team's work.

    Manages and monitors the performance of team members, and
    ensures the team's compliance with WHS 2011 and APS Code of
    Conduct.

    Carries out conservation treatments and is actively engaged in
    conservation and preservation decision-making, in consultation
    with curators, Registration and Exhibitions.

    Works with the Head of Conservation and other Senior
    Conservators to establish the right mix of skills and knowledge
    across the Conservation section

    Ensures that he/she has sufficient supervision, instruction and
    equipment to undertake his/her work safely and that employees in
    the Objects Conservation team are provided with sufficient
    supervision, instruction and equipment to enable them to perform
    their duties safely.

The position is for 18 months with the possibility of extension. The
position is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents of
Australia.

For the job description and selection criteria please see

    <URL:http://www.nma.gov.au/about_us/recruitment>.

Position contact:

    Vicki Humphrey
    Head of Conservation.
    vicki.humphrey<-at->nam<.>gov<.>au
    +61 262085036

Closing date for applications: 26 February 2012

Vicki Humphrey
Head of Conservation
National Museum Australia
+61 2 6208 5036
Mobile: +61 0419 019 801


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