Assistant Conservator, Textile, Hcc

1 week ago

Singapore National Heritage Board Full time

**Key Responsibilities:
**Collections display, access and long-term collection care**
- Assisting and undertaking all aspects of conservation work, including: work on the têxtile and garment collections in the National Collection and loans; documentation, photography, assessment, examination, treatment and mounting
- Assist in liaising effectively with all colleagues within NHB and partners, and contributing to a cross-team effort for managing exhibition and gallery development projects to cover conservation related and administrative aspects of exhibition preparations and display
- Maintaining appropriate written, digital and photographic records, including updating of Singapore Collections Management System (SCMS)
- Support preventive conservation projects and activities directly, or indirectly relating to collections in storage, on loan, on display and including framing and mounting work
- Working closely with Collection Management colleagues for the long-term care and preservation of the National Collection in storage Performing relevant conservation analysis and test in contributing to the preservation and conservation knowledge of the collections

**Research and dissemination**
- Undertaking conservation study or research projects including publication and representing HCC by presenting work done at international conference
- Supporting the implementation of the HCC's research strategy around sustainability

**Professional Development**
- Keeping abreast practice in relation to all conservation disciplines
- Provide close supervision and training on the job to subordinates and others as required.
- Identifying and supporting outreach opportunities to promote HCC and develop the profile of conservation work
- Promoting conservation work in the museum’s media focused activities as required

**General support**

Assisting in administrative duties where assigned

**Requirements**:

- Background in Textile Conservation from a recognised training institution. A combination of proven equivalent training and experience will be considered.
- Preferably at least 3-5 years of relevant practical experience in têxtiles and/or costume conservation. Institutional/public experience is preferred. Additional work experience in costume mounting is advantageous.
- Able to carry out comprehensive and complex treatments with high degree of manual dexterity and aesthetic sensitivity.
- Able to develop and contribute to heritage science and conservation research in line with HCC’s research strategy around sustainable conservation and collection care.
- Keeping up to date with current conservation development through self-directed learning and training.
- Familiarity and experience with regional and local art history, modern and contemporary art, handling, and treatment of artefacts in Southeast Asia and Asia will be an advantage.
- Possess proficient verbal and written communication skills coupled with high emotional quotient
- A team player who can work independently, has a positive attitude and ability to handle stress, multi-task, organise and prioritise work.

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