Assistant Conservator: Maritime Heritage & Exhibitions

Council of Australasian Museum Directors; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an Assistant Conservator to join the Conservation team. You will help ensure the stories of every object in the National Maritime Collection can be shared for generations to come.

Working alongside experienced conservators and museum professionals, you will contribute to the care, preservation and accessibility of nationally significant collection material.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contemporary conservation principles, practices and professional standards.
• Experience in preventive conservation, collection care and conservation treatments.
• Sound judgement and the ability to identify and respond to collection risks.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Completed tertiary qualifications in Materials Conservation or related discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
• Current membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventive conservation, collection care and practical treatment activities.
• Monitor collection environments and identify risks to collection material.
• Prepare condition reports, treatment records and photographic documentation.
• Contribute to conservation projects, exhibitions, loans and gallery maintenance.
• Assist with conservation assessments, research and treatment planning.
• Work collaboratively across the Museum to support collection preservation and access.

Skills

Preventive conservation

Collection care

Conservation treatments

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Materials Conservation degree

AICCM membership

Job description

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an Assistant Conservator to join the Conservation team. You will help ensure the stories of every object in the National Maritime Collection can be shared for generations to come.

Working alongside experienced conservators and museum professionals, you will contribute to the care, preservation and accessibility of nationally significant collection material.