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Duties

The Conservator, as an expert practitioner, will be undertaking conservation services and provide high-level advice on particularly paper-based items, as well as paintings, photographic collections and other formats including objects. Additionally, the incumbent will provide expert advice on preservation and conservation related aspects of library, archives and museum services, including the secure display of collection and loan items, and environmental monitoring and control of exhibition and storage spaces.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Degree from a recognised university or college of advanced education, preferably in materials conservation or other relevant study area

Desirable Requirements

• Eligibility for admission to Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

FAQ Conservator

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply 

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Karin Haveman
Title: Manager Tasmanian Archives and Special Collections
Phone: 03 6165 5989
Email: karin.haveman@libraries.tas.gov.au