Conservation Assistant

 

APS Level 3

$49,338 - $53,460

Canberra & Sydney

A national archival collection, preserved and accessible for all Australians;
the creation and management of Commonwealth records that support accountable government

The Records Operations and Preservation section exists to preserve records of national archival value. This is done through projects and programs designed to keep records in a stable and accessible state over time. Conservation Assistants work with conservators and other preservation staff to carry out activities such as: surveying, examining and repackaging records; repairing ????? ????? out other basic conservation treatments on records; assisting with environmental monitoring; contributing to the development of procedures, guidelines and workflows; and administrative tasks (eg updating databases, reporting and recordkeeping).

Note: These are non-ongoing employment opportunities available for 18 months.

To obtain further information about this opportunity please contact ????? ????? on (??) ???? ???? or Tracey Golds on (??) ???? ????.

To be eligible for engagement applicants would normally be an Australian citizen and the successful applicants will be required to undertake a security assessment. 

Selection documentation and the National Archives Collective Agreement can be found at www.naa.gov.au; or by emailing ???@???.??? by calling (??) ???? ???? – 24 hour answering ????? ?????.

Applications should be lodged on-line.
To apply go to http://mycareer.com.au

Closing date for applications is Friday, 6 November 2009.