Conservator, Paper

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This role requires a qualified and experienced paper conservator. They will be working with a diverse range of works on paper and caring for the largest group of works in the National Collection. The position requires undertaking complex treatments with minimal supervision to meet the Gallery’s exciting lending and exhibition program. They will also be experienced in preparing the collection for storage, transportation and contribute to research into the manufacture, materials and techniques and condition of works of art on paper and photographs, including Asian, contemporary and 3D works on paper.

This position reports to the Senior Paper Conservator and is responsible for supporting the paper conservation team comprising of three paper conservators and three mount cutters/framers. This role will also see you responsible for all aspects of caring for and preparing works of art for exhibition, loans and storage.

The position also assists with scheduling, installation, and providing care and scheduling information to a wide range of gallery stakeholders. This position also assists the Senior Conservator with budgeting, ordering and corporate reporting, analysis, research and training other staff in the care of the collection.

An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

This Conservator, Paper position is an ongoing full-time role with the Conservation team.

Contact

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Fiona Kemp on +61 2 6240 6442 or fiona.kemp@nga.gov.au.