APS 4 - Conservation Officer

at  National Library of Australia

APS 4 - CONSERVATION OFFICER

• Conserve the Library’s collection for access now and future generations across the world
• Work across a diverse range of preservation activities and projects on the key voices in Australian history
• Opportunity for technical skills growth as you contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team
  The Library is seeking to fill an ongoing Conservation Officer APS 4 role in the Collection Care Section of the Collection Branch.

The Conservation Officer will be part of the team that facilitates access to the Library’s collection through a range of Library activities and strategically focused preservation actions; and will work across a range of work priorities including:

• The annual prioritised treatment program, including estimating treatment timeframes, surveying collections and undertaking conservation treatments
• The Library’s exhibitions and loans program, including the preparation and installation of objects for display and/or loan
• The Library’s new acquisition program for physical collections; including providing advice, inspections and treatments
• The strategic preventive conservation program, including environmental monitoring, pest checking and incident preparation and response
• The Library’s digitisation projects, surveying and preparing collections identified for digitisation.
• Liaising with Library staff on a broad range of preservation issues including providing training on collection handling and advice on storage and housing requirements.
• have good hand skills, evidence of manual dexterity, practical approaches and ability to work across a range of collection material types.
• Be able to carry out complex conservation treatments on individual items plus engage with broader collection-wide preservation approaches.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Have the ability to communicate complex technical issues to a broad audience.
• Work well individually with limited supervision as well as working collaboratively in a team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding the delivery of their responsibilities.
• Show initiative and seek to advance preservation and broader Library goals.

Please refer the Job description for details