Curatorial Assistant and Conservator

• School of Biomedical Sciences

• Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact

• Plan for your future with a generous 17% superannuation allowance

• Contributes to the preservation and advancement of medical knowledge

• Based at the Herston Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including purchased leave.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a Curatorial Assistant and Conservator to maintain and protect the invaluable specimens housed within our Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) while supporting the day-to-day operations of our esteemed Museum. If you have a passion for conservation, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to engage with the academic and professional community, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supervise IPLC laboratory, ensuring timely specimen preparation and maintenance. Adhere to health and safety protocols, conduct routine checks, and capture specimen images for documentation.

• Develop and implement IPLC conservation plan. Identify priority areas, conduct condition assessments, and conduct research to uphold best practices. Respond promptly to conservation needs, especially post-loan returns.

• Stay updated on conservation techniques through workshops and conferences. Foster connections with institutions to enhance IPLC conservation practices.

• Assist Curator in museum activities, including hosting groups, providing orientations, and preparing specimens. Manage loan transportation.

• Maintain EMu database for conservation purposes. Log activities, document maintenance, and generate reports for efficient collection management.

This is a full-time (100%), continuing (permanent) position. At HEW level 5, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $77,396.47 - $86,029.78 plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $90,553.87 - $100,654.84 annually.  As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

About You  

• Degree in laboratory science, museum conservation, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

• Understanding of museum operations and requisite skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritisation abilities

• Proficiency in computer usage, including Microsoft Office and database management

• Capability to work independently and follow instructions

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with diverse groups

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

• Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.

• Driver’s License: It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent must possess a valid Driver’s license.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Museum Curator, Rebecca Lush . For application queries or to receive a copy of the job description, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Sunday 12th May 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-3816). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 21st May 2024.

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