APS4/5 Conservator

Randstad has partnered with a well known Cultural Institution to fill an exciting Non-Ongoing role available for an APS4/5 Conservator.
Full Time | Non-Ongoing | 3 Months |
Requirement: Australian Citizen
The key duties of the position include:

• condition, pest and hazard assessments and interventive conservation treatments;
• preventive conservation programs, preparation of objects for display, maintenance, exhibition installs and de-installs, mount assessments and preparation, storage advice and collection rehousing activities.
• representing the team at meetings and may occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support touring exhibitions.
• There may be opportunities to participate in public programs, respond to occasional public and sector enquiries, and to work on collaborative projects within the team.

The successful candidates will:

• have experience across a range of collection preservation activities and material types.
• embrace a flexible working approach and are willing to support the team by working across all conservation areas when required.
• have an understanding of conservation treatment practices, including ethics, risk management, preventive and interventive and ability to work effectively with peers in organising and delivering quality exhibition, collection and long-term preservation outcomes.
• be good communicators, with good IT skills who can work collegiality with colleagues to achieve results and positive outcomes.
• are flexible, adaptable and outward looking and able to navigate changing and competing demands with professionalism.
• show commitment to supporting corporate goals and priorities and can plan and organise their own work, as well as actively engage with planning.

Selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience and technical knowledge in cultural materials conservation.
• A good understanding of and demonstrated capability to effectively utilise collection management systems and apply appropriate level of research skills.
• Well-organised and demonstrated ability for sound judgement, use of initiative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Technical knowledge of risks and hazards associated with collections and proven experience in applying effective risk assessment and management practice.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and understanding of the principles and practices of workplace diversity and work health and safety, and how these apply in the workplace.

If you would like to be considered for this role, this is a great opportunity to tell Randstad about you. Please click "Apply Now" to submit your current resume in word doc format.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Conservators, Exhibition Installs, Collection Care, Stakeholder Engagement
Education
Secondary School/High School