Position at National Gallery Singapore

Conservator (Objects)
National Gallery Singapore

Job Objectives/Purpose: Contributes to the smooth operation and
delivery of exhibitions, loans and events of The National Gallery,
as well as other requirements as assigned from the Heritage
Conservation Centre, in assisting with conservation related tasks
and activities (operational and administrative) by coordinating with
both internal and external parties involved in accordance to
procedures and project timelines.

Description of collections and work location: Artworks and artefacts
are part of the national collection and are under the custody of
NHB.  The collections comprise of 19th-21th century
socio-historical, cultural, ethnographic, modern and contemporary
artwork materials, mainly from the Southeast Asia region.  The
conservator will mainly work at HCC on 32 Jurong Port Road and at
NGS on 1 St. Andrew's Road according to project needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

    Carry out conservation assessments, documentation and treatments
    on artworks and artefacts according to HCC procedures,
    instructions and guidelines for exhibits, loans and events for
    The National Gallery

    Coordinates meetings, preparing agendas prior to meetings and
    notes/minutes of meeting

    Provide advice on preventive care, specialized mounting
    techniques and environmental settings for short or long term
    display of artefacts/artworks

    Review temporary and permanent display at NGS upon request to
    ensure stability of artefacts and eventual maintenance needs

    Provide advice on transport, handling and display requirements
    whenever necessary

    Performs, supervise, and/or assists in exhibition related tasks
    such as packing/unpacking for installation/de-installation

    Any other ah-hoc duties and projects assigned

    May be involved in conservation study or research projects

    Set up new conservation studio

    May supervise and train other conservation staff member on the
    job

    Administrative work necessary for the day-to-day laboratory and
    office to function

Requirements:

    Candidate should have a recognized degree (bachelor's or
    honours) or a Master's degree in Conservation, with 6 to 8 years
    of relevant practical experience

    Ability to carry out comprehensive treatments with a high degree
    of manual dexterity and aesthetic sensitivity

    Familiarity and experience with cultural materials in South East
    Asia will be advantageous

    Familiarity and experience with modern and contemporary artworks
    is preferred

    Possess initiative with ability to multi-task, organise and
    prioritise work in given timeline

    Possess a wide exposure in handling multi-cultural materials
    with sensitivity and demonstrate relevance in making sound
    contextual judgements in applying conservation principles and
    practices

    Ability to work unsupervised as well as being a cooperative
    member of staff

    Ability to adapt in a multi-lingual and multi-racial environment

    Keep up to date with current conservation development through
    self-directed learning and training.  Evidence of continual
    professional development is strongly desirable

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                   Distributed: Friday, June 19, 2015
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