Objects Conservator: Hands-on Projects and Flexible Work

International Conservation Services; Australia; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Sponsorship of onsite safety training

Mobile phone for business use

Great working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

International Conservation Services in Sydney seeks an Objects Conservator to blend hands-on conservation with project management for diverse site and lab projects. Salary range: $77,256 - $88,008 plus 12% superannuation; based at our Sydney labs.

The role covers developing conservation methodologies, quoting, and all technical aspects of conservation, with responsibilities in project planning, budget control, subcontractor coordination, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Hands-on conservation experience with objects.
• Graduate-level qualification in cultural heritage conservation.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience as an object/built heritage conservator.
• Australian citizenship or right to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advise on conservation methodologies in collaboration with team members.
• Quoting and undertaking all technical aspects of conservation.
• Project planning and implementation, budget and time management.
• Subcontractor coordination, writing project reports, liaising with clients.

Skills

Hands-on conservation

Project management

Public art conservation

Built heritage conservation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate-level qualification in cultural heritage conservation

Job description

International Conservation Services in Sydney seeks an Objects Conservator to blend hands-on conservation with project management for diverse site and lab projects. Salary range: $77,256 - $88,008 plus 12% superannuation; based at our Sydney labs.

The role covers developing conservation methodologies, quoting, and all technical aspects of conservation, with responsibilities in project planning, budget control, subcontractor coordination, and client liaison.