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.
Access to the Museum’s exceptional collection is a cornerstone of the vision, opening up opportunities for engagement, participation and research. Deepening audience engagement, bringing the collections to life through hands on experiences and offering a variety of pathways through ideas and information is key to the delivery of our programs and experiences for people of all ages across our sites: The Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo, Sydney Observatory in The Rocks and the Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill.
The NSW Government is working with the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) to build a truly iconic museum in Western Sydney. Planning will examine the possibility of an arts and cultural space in Ultimo that considers keeping some MAAS presence at the current Powerhouse Museum site.
The Preparator is responsible for construction, installation, dismantle and maintenance for the Museum’s exhibitions, art commissions and projects. This includes, but is not limited to; the creation of exhibition furniture, walls, fixtures and props, and the installation and dismantle of museum standard display cabinets and showcases.
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent work experience in carpentry or cabinetmaking, including reading and interpreting construction plans.
- Extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques including metal working, welding, painting including spray-painting and general construction plans.
- Expert knowledge of a workshop, and carpentry and joinery tools and machinery as well as usage of different construction related materials as well as safe work practices.
- Understanding and practice in safe object handling or willingness to undertake training.
- Australian drivers license required
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