Position at Artlab Australia

Principal Conservator, Paper and Books
ARTLAB Australia
<URL:http://www.artlab.sa.gov.au>

Level PS03
Salary range A$70,701- A$74,986

SA Government Vacancy number: 7580/2008
Closing date: Friday 19 September 2008

Artlab Australia conserves and preserves cultural heritage resources
within South Australia, Australia and internationally.

It is located in Adelaide, a city rich in the arts and cultural
diversity--an integral part of Australia's arts and heritage
landscape.

Artlab delivers its services to major organisations such as the Art
Gallery of South Australia, the South Australian Museum, the State
Library, and History Trust, as well as to a range of smaller
organisations and the general public, operating as a government
business enterprise. These services include preventive programs,
remedial treatments, community support and education.

Artlab Australia is seeking a new Principal Conservator who will
manage paper, book and photographic conservation services for a
broad range of state, national and international clients. This
interesting and challenging team leader position involves managing
the projects and workflows of a team of conservation staff who are
working with a broad range of materials including works of art,
books, maps, photographs and plans.

A degree in materials conservation of cultural material or
equivalent/specialising in book and/or paper conservation, plus at
least five years relevant experience is essential.

Note: Applicants should obtain a copy of the Position Description
and related documentation:

Position Description:

    <URL:http://vacancies.sa.gov.au/novfiles/vacancyattachments/
        60898%5CPO3%20Princ%20Conservator%20Paper%20Aug08.doc>

Application Guidelines:

    <URL:http://vacancies.sa.gov.au/novfiles/vacancyattachments/
        60898%5CDPC%20-%20Guidelines%20for%20Applicants.pdf>

Applicants are asked to address the essential and desirable criteria
in the Position Description, as well as providing a cover letter and
an up to date CV. Please forward an original application plus two
copies.

Please note: only Australian residents are eligible for appointment.

Special conditions: This position is also being offered at the ASO6
level, refer to Vacancy Number 7588/2008

    <URL:http://intra.sa.gov.au/Human_Resources/Vacancies/Downloads/
        080822.doc>

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Further information is available from:

    Ms Heather Brown
    Assistant Director
    Paper and Books
    brown.heather<-a t->dpc< . >sa< . >gov< . >au
    +61 8 82077520

Applications to:

    Ms Heather Brown
    Assistant Director
    Paper and Books
    Artlab Australia
    70 Kintore Avenue
    Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
    brown.heather<-a t->dpc< . >sa< . >gov< . >au

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