The Conservation Technician (Preventive and Administration) supports the day-to-day operations of the Conservation Department. The Conservation Department has 5 main sections that are responsible for ensuring the care of the collection whilst in storage, on display and loan. These sections are based on the materials of the collection and how the collection will be used and are: Paintings, Paper/Photography, Textiles, Objects (including time-based, electrical, and kinetic works of art) and the preventive/loan management section. This role will support all areas through administrative and technical support especially in the area of preventive conservation.
This is a non-ongoing employment chance until June 2027.
The key duties of the position include
In accordance with the APS 4 work level standards, you will:
Provide administrative support and assistance to the Conservation department including but not limited to arranging meetings, assisting with department records and reporting, updating the internet page and assisting with purchasing supplies.
Assist with the management of the day-to-day operations of the NGA quarantine treatment room. Record treatments undertaken and WOA housed in the quarantine treatment room. Provide support as required to all sections of the department in the preparation of works of art for display and storage.
Undertake pest treatments as advised by conservators on a wide range objects in the collection and on loan to the gallery. Maintain WH&S; requirements associated with the quarantine treatment room and pest treatments.
Assist with the general preventive conservation functions of the department, such as pest inspections, gallery maintenance, environmental monitoring, etc. Assist other sections of the department as required in preparing works from the collection for display and storage.
Liaise well with all stake holders on the scheduling and movements of works of art within the quarantine treatment room. Maintain accurate stock and art movement records for all works of art treated.