Make a positive contribution to the arts/heritage sector with your enthusiasm and excellent organisational skills in this ongoing, flexible part-time role (30 hours over 5 days).
This part-time admin and project position, featuring a flexible work pattern of 30 hours/week over 5 days – is available for commencement in the first week of January 2027.
International Conservation Services is Australia’s largest private conservation practice. We conserve a wide range of cultural and heritage objects and artefacts including paintings, furniture, textiles, paper, sculpture, archaeological artefacts, public art and building finishes.
We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Administration & Projects Officer to join our Perth team. You will coordinate and manage a wide range of activities related to client service, administration, and project support for conservators. This position is located at our conservation lab in Osborne Park, Perth.
The Administration & Projects Officer supports three key areas:
Business Operations
Responsibilities include reception, responding to client enquiries, drafting job estimates, processing payments, invoicing, arranging transport, minuting team meetings, and supporting social media and website updates.
Building Maintenance
The role has primary responsibility for managing the building facilities, organising maintenance contractors as required, and ordering supplies.
Conservation Projects
Project assistance activities include contributing to project reports and photodocumentation, sourcing subcontractors, client liaison, assisting with the preparation of tender submissions, administering contracts and maintaining job records.
Our ideal candidate has:
- Genuine interest in and appreciation of the arts and heritage
- Great communication skills in English, written and verbal
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A confident, resilient, warm and helpful nature
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience in supporting and/or managing projects
- High level computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, web and database applications
- Drivers Licence (essential)
- Minimum 12 months experience in a similar role
- Prior experience or a good understanding of working in the visual arts/heritage/conservation sector will be highly regarded
What you’ll gain:
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including:
- A supportive, high-performing team environment with great people who value excellence and initiative
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous professional development allowance to support training and skill-building
- Mobile phone allowance
- Professional membership fees allowance
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects that build depth and versatility
- The chance to shape your career in Australia’s largest private conservation provider
Salary will be in the range of $61,040 – 73,032 plus 12% superannuation.
Submit your application using the online application form.
Your application must include a detailed resume, two referee contacts from current or previous employers, and a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suited for this job.
Please refer to the selection criteria on the final page of the position description.
You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have the right to work unrestricted hours on an ongoing basis.