Assistant Conservator

6 days ago

Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 October, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 6 October, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 2**Salary**:

- $64,821.00 to $69,764.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- As a member of the Registration and Conservation team, the incumbent will learn and expand their expertise, gaining hands-on experience in a working conservation lab. A key focus of this role will be to assist the team to preserve the TMAG’s heritage collections to ensure they will be available for Tasmanians in the future. This role is supported by the Keith Clarke Foundation and duties will focus on the conservation of paintings in the TMAG collection.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

**Period of Appointment**:
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months.

**Duties**:

- Contribute to the conservation treatment of paintings under the supervision of the Senior Conservator (Painting). This includes examination, condition reporting, developing treatment proposals, and completion of conservation treatments on paintings in the TMAG collection.
- Maintain documentation on all work undertaken and prepare condition reports as required.
- Maintain electronic records and use the Content Manager System for enquiries and to record movement of items.
- Physical ability to lift and move paintings, frames, and other collection items, as required.
- Undertake other tasks as directed under the supervision of Registration and Conservation staff at TMAG, including but not limited to exhibition install, rehousing, minor treatments, and condition checks.
- Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by modelling conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful, and ethical. Work in accordance with the AICCM Code of Ethics and Practice and follow Work, Health, and Safety practices.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- _Membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials _
- _Relevant work experience in a similar environment _
- _A current driver licence_
- _Recent Graduate with relevant tertiary qualifications in materials conservation or equivalent, with an emphasis on the conservation of paintings._

**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 - Crimes involving dishonesty._

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