Senior Conservator (Painting) (424505) Department of State Growth Cultural & Tourism Development Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery Applications must be submitted by Monday 12 February, 2018 11:55 PM
Duties * Provide conservation services to ensure the safety of Paintings in the collection of, or on loan to, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). * Develop, co-ordinate and review policies and services relating to the conservation of the State collection. * Monitor the environmental conditions within storage and display areas and provide advice on matters of storage, display, handling and transportation. * Prepare objects for travel, document the condition of incoming and outgoing objects and provide advice and assistance to curators and the Registrar on loans to the collection. * Provide high-level advice, support, guidance and assistance on conservation matters to staff. * Provide conservation advice and services as required to other bodies and individuals responsible for cultural heritage collections and act as a professional representative of the Museum when required. * Undertake priority setting and identification of appropriate grants and income generating professional services activities. * Supervise the Conservation Technician whilst liaising with the Senior Conservators, Objects and Paper to develop work plans for the role. As required supervise other technical employees, contract conservators, conservation students and volunteers. * Maintain an awareness of best practice and current developments in conservation procedures. * Undertake complex treatments on paintings, including but not limited to cleaning and varnish removal in painting, treatment of unstable paint, repair of supports, etc. Essential Requirements Completion of a formal qualification in conservation of cultural materials or equivalent, with an emphasis on the conservation of works of art and/or post graduate studies, with a science component. The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role. Desirable Requirements Membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials together with relevant work experience in a similar environment would be well regarded. Pre-employment Requirements The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: Conviction Check for crimes involving dishonesty For more information: http://careers.jobs.tas.gov.au/cw/en/job/496527/senior-conservator-painting-424505 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
