The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking an Assistant Conservator to join the Conservation team.
You will help ensure the stories of every object in the National Maritime Collection can be shared for generations to come.
Working alongside experienced conservators and museum professionals, you will contribute to the care, preservation and accessibility of nationally significant collection material.
From preventive conservation and practical treatments to exhibitions and loans, you will play a hands‐on role in protecting Australia's maritime heritage.
What you will do
In this role, you will:
Undertake preventive conservation, collection care and practical treatment activities
Monitor collection environments and identify risks to collection material
Prepare condition reports, treatment records and photographic documentation
Contribute to conservation projects, exhibitions, loans and gallery maintenance
Assist with conservation assessments, research and treatment planning
Work collaboratively across the Museum to support collection preservation and access
What you will bring
You are passionate about cultural heritage conservation and enjoy practical, hands‐on work.
You bring:
Knowledge of contemporary conservation principles, practices and professional standards
Experience in preventive conservation, collection care and conservation treatments
Sound judgement and the ability to identify and respond to collection risks
Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
To be eligible, you must have:
Completed tertiary qualifications in Materials Conservation, Cultural Heritage Conservation or a related discipline,



or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, training and experience
Current membership of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials
THIS IS CHANCE TO:
Work with nationally significant collection material
Contribute to exhibitions, loans and conservation projects
Join a collaborative team committed to high‐quality collection care
Help preserve and share Australia's maritime stories
WHAT WE DO
The Australian National Maritime Museum is Australia's national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology.
As Sydney's most visible national cultural institution, we are committed to connecting audiences right across Australia in both urban and regional areas.
From our base, the museum presents a changing program of stimulating exhibitions and events to share Australia's maritime history and connect the stories, objects, people and places that are part of our country's narrative.
We welcome over 520,000 visitors annually including families and interstate and international tourists.
Over 10,000 members support the museum and regularly interact with special events and activities designed to connect our audiences in meaningful and thought‐provoking ways.
From our base, the museum presents a changing program of stimulating exhibitions and events to share Australia's maritime history and connect the stories, objects, people and places that are part of our country's narrative.
We welcome over 520,000 visitors annually including families and interstate and international tourists.
Over 10,000 members support the museum and regularly interact with special events and activities designed to connect our audiences in meaningful and thought‐provoking ways.
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📌 Assistant Conservator – Anmm (Sydney)
🏢 Council of Australasian Museum Directors
📍 Sydney