The Paintings Conservator will work with a small team of two conservators and a framing technician in all aspects of the care of paintings within the national collection and on loan to the gallery. The Conservation Department employs conservators specialising in paper, paintings, objects, textiles, and preventive conservation. The paintings team is responsible for the preparation and treatment of traditional paintings on fabric and board and provide advice on painted surfaces other media areas. The National Collection has an internationally acclaimed paintings collection and the most diverse Australian collection. The Gallery is a leader in lending, touring and exhibiting traditional and contemporary art and this role will play a key role in meeting these requirements. To achieve this, you will work closely with a wide variety of internal stakeholders and clients. The role reports to the Senior Conservator, Paintings.

This is an ongoing full-time role with the conservation team.

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