Conservation Assistant (Paintings, 6 Months)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking a Conservation Officer for the Paintings Section to perform condition assessments, documentation (including photography) and minor treatments on artworks, reporting to the Conservator.

Work includes preventive conservation, mounting and re-housing tasks, plus administrative support such as printing, scanning and filing, with a schedule Monday to Friday 8:15am–5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Recognised Diploma in a related field; art or conservation training is an advantage.
• Able to handle fragile materials with care.
• Able to multi-task, organise and prioritise work within a timeline.

Responsibilities

• Carry out condition assessments, documentation (including photography) and minor treatments on artworks and artefacts following procedures.
• Carry out treatment preparation and preventive conservation for storage or exhibition.
• Provide administrative support such as printing, scanning, uploading conservation documents and filing.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma

Job description

Work Location: 32 Jurong Port Road, Singapore 619104
Monthly Salary: S$3000-3500/Month

About the Role

You will join the Paintings Section, working closely with its members and report to the Conservator.

Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8:15am to 5:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out condition assessments, documentation (including photography) and minor treatments on artworks and artefacts, following HCC procedures
• Carry out treatment preparation and preventive conservation work for storage or exhibition, including: mounting re-housing stretcher assembly canvas flattening
• Provide administrative support, such as printing, scanning, uploading conservation documents and filing hard copies as requested
• Any other ad-hoc duties and projects assigned

Job Requirements

• At least a recognised Diploma. A background in art, or prior conservation-related training or internship experience, is an advantage
• Able to handle fragile materials with a high degree of manual dexterity and sensitivity
• Able to multi-task, organise and prioritise work within a given timeline

EA License No.: 96C4864

Reg. No.: R22110485 (Shanice Lim Xin Ni)