APS5 - Conservator, Creative Industries

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Full time

A little bit about us

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Department) is responsible for the design and implementation of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport and regional development policies and programs, and is the lead agency for communications and the arts. We are at the forefront of the Australian Government’s efforts to connect our communities, secure the nation’s economic future, improve living standards, provide access to high quality communication services and ensure all Australians can enjoy diverse artistic and cultural experiences.

The Office for the Arts (OFTA) develops policies and delivers programs that encourage excellence in the arts, helps to protect our cultural heritage and supports public access to, and participation in, arts and culture in Australia. We do this through delivering strategic advice and policy development, effective program and grants management, regulatory management and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Artbank is a section within the Creative Industries Branch of the Office for the Arts. Established in 1980, Artbank is an Australian Government arts support program, and a key component of the Government’s support for visual artists. The program aims to increase the sustainability and accessibility of Australian contemporary art; support Australian contemporary artists; and encourage engagement with and appreciation of Australian contemporary art by the broader community. Within this context, Artbank has two core program objectives: to provide direct support to living Australian artists through the acquisition of their work; and to promote the value of Australian contemporary art to the broader community by making this work available through an art rental scheme. Artbank has offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

The opportunity we have available

The position of Conservator is responsible for ensuring the application of best practice standard for the conservation of the Artbank Collection, including treatment, preventative conservation and disaster preparedness.

This specialised role reports to the Senior Registrar, with the primary focus of coordinating the conservation of the Artbank Collection, including supporting outward loans and exhibitions and overseeing in-house and external conservation care and treatments of works of art. The role contributes to the organisational objectives and strategic plan through the participation in a range of project and planning meetings, including digital record management of conservation projects and budget.

The Conservator will work with Artbank’s Registrars, Artwork Technicians, Art Consultants and Curators to identify, review, assess treatment options of collection items with conservation concerns. The Conservator is responsible for undertaking or coordinating conservation treatments, undertaking and providing guidance in condition reporting outward loans, new acquisitions and Collection related displays; integrated pest management controls and disaster planning, advice on safe display, handling, packing of works, and monitoring environmental conditions (light, temperature and relative humidity and other variables) in the collection storage facilities.

This is a part-time (2 days per week) position for an experienced professional Conservator – ideally with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art as well as Contemporary Art. This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales.

What will you do?

Under general guidance and in accordance with APS values and Code of Conduct, Government and Departmental policies and the relevant Secretary’s Instructions, the Collections Officer’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage and oversee the completion of condition reports for all artworks leaving and returning to collection storage; operating in a sometimes-high pressure environment, fulfilling multiple requests in a timely manner, while maintaining conservation standards; communication with a diverse range of stakeholders; provide direction when required for collections staff to assist with condition reporting procedures. Provide advice and reporting on the condition of works in the Artbank Collection, including conservation reports, recommendations for treatment and long-term storage strategies. Oversee and provide recommendations on all preventative conservation issues, both in the display areas and in collection storage. This includes environmental monitoring, the development of policy and procedure related to integrated pest management, disaster preparedness, the display and storage of works of art. Where necessary provide advice to collections staff and when workloads require assist with packing, preparation of condition reports and display supports, for Artbank’s outward loans program. Undertaking basic treatments of works of art in the Artbank Collection within the Conservator’s field and available resources. Liaising with other professional conservators where necessary for any treatment needs outside the Conservator’s field, ensuring work completed effectively and within budget. Managing the conservation records and documentation in both Emu collection management system and department’s Records Workspace. Providing advice on conservation issues or the long-term stability of materials in works of art being proposed for acquisition or deaccession. Managing the workflows for responding to incident reports relating to works of art as required. Assist with the development and review of policies and procedures relating to Artbank’s conservation management plans, disaster preparedness, collection assessments and preventative conservation.

Who are we looking for?

A tertiary qualification in the Conservation of Cultural Materials or relevant demonstrated experience in this area coupled with experience working as a Conservator in a gallery/museum environment or similar. Demonstrated understanding of Conservation procedures, preferably with works of contemporary art and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, including knowledge of museum practices for storage conditions, art handling and display, and aspects of crating and packing artworks. Will have excellent oral and written communication skills Knowledge of and experience in maintaining information systems, including collection management systems, documentation, collection documentation, acquisition information and photographic records. Will have the ability to identify and solve problems whether working independently or as part of a team.

Desirable:

Will have a current unrestricted Australian C-class driver’s licence. Working knowledge of Axiell Ke-Emu Collection Management System or similar.

What else can we offer?

Exposure to high profile and exciting projects

Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS

Capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals

Mentoring and access to the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing Support for women’s progression into senior leadership

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