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 qualified 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 OPPORTUNITY 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