Australian National Maritime Museum – Pyrmont NSW
The Australian National Maritime Museum is where Australia's stories meet the sea. As one of the nation's leading cultural institutions and one of Sydney's most visited museums, we ignite curiosity, inspire discovery, and connect people with the powerful stories that have shaped Australia's relationship with the ocean, rivers, and waterways. Located on the spectacular waters of Darling Harbour, the Museum welcomes more than 2.5 million visitors each year and is supported by a passionate community of employees, volunteers, members and supporters who are united by a shared purpose: to create meaningful experiences that inspire a deeper understanding of our maritime heritage and future.
About the role
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 opportunity to:
Work with nationally significant collection material
Contribute to exhibitions, loans and conservation projects
Join a cooperative team committed to high-quality collection care
Help preserve and share Australia's maritime stories
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📌 Assistant Conservator (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian National Maritime Museum
📍 New South Wales