Maritime Conservation Assistant – Protect Australia’s Heritage

Australian National Maritime Museum; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National Maritime Museum in Pyrmont NSW 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

• Completed tertiary qualifications in Materials Conservation or related discipline.
• Current membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials.
• Experience with preventive conservation, collection care and treatments.

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.

Skills

Conservation principles

Preventive conservation

Documentation

Exhibitions and loans

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Materials Conservation

Membership of Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials

Job description

The Australian National Maritime Museum in Pyrmont NSW 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.