Short term contract opportunities

ICS  has short term contracts available from time to time for conservation students, recent graduates or people with hands-on experience in the arts or heritage sector.  The work may be located in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane or Perth, and would suit applicants from all conservation disciplines.  

Please let us know if you would like to be listed in our Conservation Technicians Pool.

Types of work

Conservation work is undertaken under the supervision and training of ICS conservators and can include:

• mould remediation of a large volume of archival materials (books and documents)
• packing and boxing of archival ledgers and objects
• hands-on conservation of archaeological objects
• repairing, cleaning, refinishing and polishing of furniture and objects
• photodocumentation and condition reporting

Part-time work may  be considered.

Selection criteria

Our ideal applicants will have:

1. Excellent hands-on technical skills for a variety of conservation jobs and projects.
2. Skills and ability to use a variety of hand tools and other equipment, eg. lifting equipment, drill.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical report writing and client liaison.
4. Proficient use of business technology including Microsoft Office software and digital photography.
5. Sound working knowledge of, and commitment to, Work Health and Safety practices in the workplace.
6. Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
7. Strong interpersonal skills that bring positive contributions to the team environment
8. Initiative and willingness to learn variety of tasks and to work collaboratively.
9. Previous experience of working in a technical role will be valued.

‍Wages and hours

• Casual rate: $37.18 - $41.22/hr, according to experience
• 7.5 hours per da

Application

Please provide:

• Your CV
• A letter responding to the selection criteria above
• Phone number of two referees

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