Conservation Technician, Preventive

7 days ago


Canberra, Australia National Gallery of Australia Full time

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The Conservation Technician (Preventive and Administration) supports the day-to-day operations of the Conservation Department. The Conservation Department has 5 main sections that are responsible for ensuring the care of the collection whilst in storage, on display and loan. These sections are based on the materials of the collection and how the collection will be used and are: Paintings, Paper/Photography, Textiles, Objects (including time-based, electrical, and kinetic works of art) and the preventive/loan management section. This role will support all areas through administrative and technical support especially in the area of preventive conservation.

This is a non-ongoing employment opportunity until June 2027. Applications close 11:50pm Sunday, 28 September 2025.



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