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Position Description

Museum Victoria is seeking a skilled Preparator to support the wide range of preparation activities as part of a team and play an active role in achieving Museum Victoria’s strategic aims through high quality and specialist works in the field of museum preparation.

ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA:

Museum Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The position is accountable for providing a broad range of high quality preparation services and advice to all museum stakeholders, assisting in the safe and efficient delivery of exhibitions, programs and collection items.

Key Selection Criteria:

  1. Broad experience and ability in a range of preparation techniques, including the various taxidermy methods possible for different taxa.
  2. Demonstrated ability in various skeleton preparation techniques and articulation.
  3. Broad experience and ability in the principles of moulding and casting, including a broad knowledge of modern plastics.
  4. Demonstrated knowledge in the design and manufacture of scientific models, props and replicas.
  5. Excellent knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements relating to preparation tasks using a variety of materials with the ability to model appropriate safe work behaviour.
  6. Sound knowledge of natural and human science with experience in handling museum collection items and knowledge of the conservation and curatorial requirements.
  7. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaborate with team members and key stakeholders on complex projects in a multi-discipline organisation.
  8. The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).

(Note: Occupants of this position would ordinarily hold an approved Certificate of Applied Science or an equivalent qualification)

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, search ’employment’ at www.museumvictoria.com.au; for more information about this position, please contact Steven Sparrey on 03 8341 7562

To apply, please send your Covering Letter, Resume and a statement addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria by visiting http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/employment/