Position Description
- You will conduct all Conservation duties in a manner which meets the brand, vision, strategic and operational objectives of the Queensland Museum across all facilities.
- You will participate in the evaluation of new and emerging techniques, practices and innovations within the conservation discipline.
- As a member of the Conservation section, you are responsible for business as usual activities as well as projects involving other staff, function areas, customers and partners
Mandatory qualifications
Possession of postgraduate qualifications in metal conservation, chemistry or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution, or extensive recognised expertise.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake conservation, restoration and repair on metal-based objects in the QMN collections (and other media as required), with a focus on large technology.
- Provide professional advice and assistance to QMN Programs concerning the conservation needs of collections, potential acquisitions and loans from and to the Collection.
- Regularly assess and report on the condition of the existing collections, as held permanently or on loan by various Programs, for deterioration due to chemical, physical or biological processes, and provide appropriate conservation strategies.
- Answer inquiries within the QM conservation subject area from any source, including provision of advice to the QM Director or ministerial or parliamentary questions and cabinet submissions.
- Supervise staff, volunteers and contractors within a workshop environment while supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti- discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.
- Take all safety measures when performing duties to ensure the safety of yourself and others, and comply with QM’s WHS policies, procedures and Government legislation.
Applications will remain current for up to 12 months from the date of advertisement and may be considered for recurring vacancies which may be at an alternative location or an alternative employment basis (full time or part time).
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Further information
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Documents
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