About us
The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. Established in 1879, the museum includes the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and the Museums Discovery Centre. The Museum is custodian to over half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia.
The Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta is one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects currently being undertaken in Australia. The project will transform and renew one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions and carry forward its legacy to reflect the changing needs of the contemporary communities of NSW. A key element of the project is the relocation and digitisation of the Museum collection.
The Opportunity
The Manager, Conservation is responsible for ensuring optimal care of and access to the collection by a wide variety of users across physical sites, off-site and across digital platforms. You will lead and manage all aspects of the Conservation unit including developing and implementing MAAS conservation and collection care policies and standards in accordance with international best practice, improving work practices, and aligning the Unit’s short and long-term planning to broader strategic priorities and plans.
For more information on this position, view the role description here.
The successful candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience working in a collecting institution. Direct conservation experience is desired but not essential.
- Significant experience in policy and strategy development and implementation.
- Proven experience in managing people within a large multi-disciplinary museum environment.
- Awareness and understanding of physical preservation; knowledge of collection care and conservation policy, procedures and standards.
- High-level written and oral communication skills; analytical and decision-making skills; project management and strategic planning skills.
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