Conservator, Paintings

Job Description

Position Number: 0064768Location: 99 Shiel Street, North MelbourneRole type: Full-time; ContinuingFaculty: Faculty of ArtsSalary: UOM 5– $83,159– $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super Deliver high-quality painting conservation treatments ensuring their preservation for future generations. Join Australia's leading conservation team, and contribute to both the preservation of invaluable cultural heritage and the development of innovative conservation practices in a collaborative, world-class environment. About the Role The Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation seeks an experienced Conservator specialising in paintings to join its esteemed Grimwade Conservation Services team. As part of Grimwade Conservation Services, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality conservation treatments, client consultations, and project management, ensuring that Australia's cultural heritage is preserved to the highest professional standards. You will collaborate with a skilled team, liaise with a diverse client base, and contribute to the Centre's esteemed academic and public programmes. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine practical expertise with a commitment to ethical practice and cultural sensitivity. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking and managing conservation treatments and projects for paintings, ensuring completion within allocated timeframes and budgets while adhering to ethical and professional standards. Preparing and presenting treatment proposals, reports, and commercially viable quotes for clients, while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and promoting the Centre's activities. Supporting and guiding team members, interns, and volunteers on specific projects, ensuring effective skill utilisation and professional development aligned with project requirements. Contributing to and implementing operational procedures, workplace standards, and public or academic programmes to uphold the Centre’s reputation for excellence in conservation practice. Who We Are Looking For You are a detail-oriented and thoughtful professional, possessing exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset that enables you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Your ability to engage with clients and stakeholders with tact and professionalism is complemented by your sensitivity to cultural nuances and ethical considerations. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you navigate complex challenges with sound judgement and a commitment to excellence. Your enthusiasm for conservation, coupled with your ability to inspire and mentor others, ensures you make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage. You also have: A recognised tertiary qualification in conservation, with extensive professional experience of over five years in the conservation of paintings. Demonstrated technical expertise in painting conservation, including the successful completion of a range of complex projects. Proficiency in preparing detailed and accurate reports to professional standards, as well as experience in disaster preparedness and salvage planning. Active membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM), or working towards professional membership. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Join Us!If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address . Applications close: 6th FEBRUARY 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) Advertised: 16 Jan 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr