Position at National Museum of Australia

Conservator, Objects
National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia is seeking an Objects Conservator
to work in its Conservation Section.

The position is ongoing and full-time, at APS5 level.  The Objects
Conservator is based at the Museum's store at 90 Vicars Street
Mitchell, ACT, Australia.

Closing date for applications is 18 June 2015

Position Contact:

    Nicki Smith
    Deputy Manager Conservation
    +61 2 6208 5253
    nicki.smith<-at->nma<.>gov<.>au

Working under general direction, the Conservator, Objects:

    Is responsible for a range of hands-on conservation, preventive
    conservation, collection maintenance and exhibition projects
    involving NMA collection items and loan items from other
    institutions.  This work will include:

        Application of developed skills in interventive conservation
        treatment using established and new conservation techniques

        Assisting in the development of treatment programs and being
        instrumental in the development of new approaches to the
        conservation of objects

        Liaising with curators, registration and photography staff

        Condition assessment and reporting

        Collaborative work between the Objects and other
        conservation teams, and between the Objects and other areas
        of the Museum.

        Providing advice to internal and external "clients"

        Assisting in the design and construction of mounting systems
        and participating in mount assessments

    Works with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the team
    and contributes to the project and program management of the
    Objects team.

    Is committed to continuous professional development through
    professional reading, discussion with colleagues and pursuing
    training opportunities when they are available.

    Manages and tracks own time and ensures that he/she has
    sufficient supervision, instruction and equipment to enable them
    to perform his/her duties safely and in keeping to professional
    ethics.

    Complies with Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and APS Code of
    Conduct.

For further information or to apply, visit

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

Applicants must be either an Australian Citizen or have permanent
residency, pending granting of Australian Citizenship.

Prue Castles
Senior Conservator, Objects
National Museum of Australia


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