Conservator Grade 2

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Conservator Grade 2, Books**
**Library and Information Services - Collection Care**
- Full-time ongoing role
- Work at one of the top cultural institutions in the country, and in a state-of-the-art conservation lab
- Competitive remuneration package up to - $117,436 p.a., (package includes salary between $88,813 - $104,994 p.a.,plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

The Library & Information Services Division provides high quality services for readers and access to the State Library’s rich, heritage, print and digital collections and develops and preserves these collections for future generations. Library & Information Services is reader-focused, encourages an innovative and outward focused approach, maximises the use of technology and is a leader in digital innovation to continually improve reader services and enable independent access for readers. The Division collaborates across the Library and with other libraries and cultural institutions.

The Collection Care Branch develops and implements preservation, storage, and conservation treatment programs for all material formats in the collections of the State Library. The Branch undertakes individual conservation treatments and preparation of items for display and for loan to other institutions.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Conservator Grade 2 - Books, who will provide specialist expertise for rare book conservation and other preservation and conservation activities related to the wonderful and extensive collection at the State Library. This role will work closely with other Collection Care staff as well as the Rare Books Senior Librarian, Curatorial staff, other collection specialists, and exhibition teams.

**About You**

To be successful in this role, we are seeking an experienced book conservator who has:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in materials conservation or an appropriate qualification in a related field; and a minimum five years’ conservation experience working under the supervision of an experienced, qualified conservator.
- Significant experience in book and paper conservation
- An in-depth understanding of conservation ethics as adopted by the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials Inc
- Experience in communicating with stakeholders (written and verbal); and experience in preparing high quality documentation and reports within a multidisciplinary organisation is highly desirable
- A demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and manage your work program

**How to apply**
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

Please keep your question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.
- Provide an example of a significant book conservation treatment you have undertaken. In your response ensure you include a high-level outline of the treatment you undertook, and any internal stakeholders that you had to consult with.
- Provide an example of a conservation project you have been responsible for. In your response, please ensure you outline the project, detail the number of people working with you, how you managed the project and any stakeholders, and describe the outcome.

Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide