The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is an executive agency of the New South Wales State Government. Embodying the best of design ingenuity and innovation, the Museum profiles one of the world’s great collections and is a highly successful interdisciplinary institution that sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in supporting the brand and vision of the city.
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.
The successful applicant must have the following:
- 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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