Position at the National Museum of Australia

Senior Conservator
Paper and Textiles
National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia is seeking a Senior Conservator to
lead the Paper and Textiles team.

Senior Conservator, Paper/Textiles:

    Is (responsible for the day to day operations of the Museum's
    paper and textiles 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 Paper/Textiles Conservation team are provided with
    sufficient supervision, instruction and equipment to enable them
    to perform their duties safely.

Applications close at the 5pm, 3 June 2012.

For further information please contact

    Vicki Humphrey
    +61 2 6208 5036
    vicki.humphrey<-at->nma<.>gov<.>au

A position description and information for applicant is available at

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

Applicants should be Australian citizens or have resident status.

Vicki Humphrey
Head of Conservation
National Museum Australia
+61 2 6208 5036
Mobile: +61 419 019 801


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