Conservator, Textiles
National Gallery of Victoria
5 month fixed term appointment
Salary: $38,388 + 9% employer superannuation contribution
Position to commence: January 2005.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Conservation Department of the
National Gallery of Victoria in a period of exciting change.  We are
Australia's oldest and pre-eminent public art gallery and possess what is
generally acknowledged as the most outstanding collection of fine art in the
region and one that ranks with major
collections throughout the world.

The NGV is seeking a qualified conservator to join the Textile Conservation
section of the NGV Conservation Department, which employs over 20
conservators and support staff.  The position will focus on the preparation
of Australian and International fashion and textile works for display in the
two NGV Fashion & Textile galleries.

The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in the
conservation of cultural materials specializing in textiles, or a related
field, or have equivalent professional training.  They will have
demonstrated practical experience in the conservation of costume and
textiles, and have knowledge of preventive conservation measures for these
items.  They will have the ability to work as part of a team, and possess
well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

To obtain a copy of the role statement contact Human Resources on 03 8620
2384 or visit <URL:<http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/jobs/>>.

For further details contact

Bronwyn Cosgrove
Senior Conservator - Textiles
03 8620 2106 (International dialling:  +61 3 8620 2106)
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Written applications (to be formatted as per NGV requirements) are to be
forwarded to the

Manager, Human Resources
National Gallery of Victoria
PO Box 7259
Melbourne 8004
Fax: 03 8620 2511
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by close of business on 12th November, 2004