Project Conservator

THE POSITION

This position is for an experienced and qualified conservator who will assist the Paintings and Objects Conservation sections of the Gallery to undertake a wide variety of exciting projects in the exhibition, touring and lending programs over the next 2 years.

The role will involve conservation documentation of paintings and objects-based works of art, and their preparation for display, storage and loan, as well as contributing to the maintenance of complex works on display. As the Project Conservator you will provide advice on displays and transportation requirements for a wide range of works of art being shared to venues both nationally and internationally.

While the Gallery’s conservators care for all aspects of the National Collection, working in sections based on medium, this flexible position will transition across the Paintings and Objects sections, depending on the workflow demands of the department. Your day-to-day supervisor will be the appropriate Senior Conservator of these sections.

All staff are required to implement preventive conservation principles, with a high level of reporting for these activities and to assist with disaster response and risk management for the collection.

The position of Project Conservator is a non-ongoing, full-time role for a period of 2 years.

Those with less experience are welcome to apply but may be considered at a lower level.

CONTACT

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Sarah McHugh, Senior Conservator - Objects on +61 2 6240 6418 sarah.mchugh@nga.gov.au or David Wise, Senior Conservator - Paintings on +61 2 6240 6702 david.wise@nga.gov.au.