Position at Singapore Art Museum

Conservator
Singapore Art Museum
Heritage Conservation Centre and Singapore Art Museum

Reporting to: Head of section / Conservation Services

Working Hours: 8.15am to 5.30pm

We have an immediate vacancy for Conservator with our museum in
Singapore which we seek to invite interested applicant to join us.
Interested applicant may email myself at
wendy.lim<-at->singaproeartmuseum<.>sg

Job Objectives/Purpose:

    Contributes to the smooth operation and delivery of exhibitions,
    loans and events of Singapore Art Museum (SAM), as well as other
    requirements as assigned from the Heritage Conservation Centre
    (HCC), 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

    Relevant in-house trainings will be provided to successful
    candidate.

    Description of collections and work location:

    Artworks and artefacts are part of the national collection and
    are under the custody of NHB.  The collections include
    socio-historical, cultural, ethnographic, modern and
    contemporary artwork materials.

    The conservator will mainly work at HCC on 32 Jurong Port Road
    and at SAM on 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555 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
    SAM

    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 SAM upon request to
    ensure stability of artefacts and eventual maintenance needs

    Provides advice on transport, handling and display requirements
    whenever necessary

    Performs and 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

Requirements:

    Candidate should have a recognized degree (bachelors 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, modern and contemporary artworks will be advantageous

    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

Wendy Lim
Senior Manager, Human Resource and Admin
+65 66979 743
61 Stamford Road, #02-02
Stamford Court
Singapore 178892


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