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:
- Broad experience and ability in a range of preparation techniques, including the various taxidermy methods possible for different taxa.
- Demonstrated ability in various skeleton preparation techniques and articulation.
- Broad experience and ability in the principles of moulding and casting, including a broad knowledge of modern plastics.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the design and manufacture of scientific models, props and replicas.
- 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.
- Sound knowledge of natural and human science with experience in handling museum collection items and knowledge of the conservation and curatorial requirements.
- 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.
- 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/