Senior Conservator, Hong Kong Palace Museum

4 weeks ago

Central And Western District, Hong Kong SAR China West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Full time
Senior Conservator, Hong Kong Palace Museum

Apply locations Hong Kong time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R3553The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum’s collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes. The museum comprises 7,800 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum’s collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations.You will be responsible for:Leading the conservation and collection management team to meet the highest possible standards in preventative and remedial conservation and collection care in support of the museum’s ambitious exhibition and collection building projects.Supervising and performing conservation work, including examination, conservation assessment, research, treatment, and documentation of objects as well as preparation of objects for exhibition, and ensuring gallery and storage environment is well maintained for the objects.Taking the lead in exhibition-related conservation work, such as condition report and courier trip; advising on climate control, packing materials and methods, display duration and methods, mount-making, framing and matting, and issues related to display cases.Developing and regularly reviewing guidelines, policies, standards, and procedures for the conservation and care of the museum’s collections as well as incoming and outgoing loans; collaborating with relevant teams to develop emergency plans and disaster preparedness protocols.Providing input on the design of the new conservation spaces and leading the building of conservation and storage facilities in the new museum building, including the research and procurement of special furniture and equipment for conservation, and collection care and storage.Developing conservation and collection management budget and monitoring expenditures.Working collaboratively with curators, registrars, exhibition managers, designers, security and safety officers, facility managers, and external stakeholders to ensure the proper care of the museum’s collection, loans, and the safety of the museum environment.Taking an active role in the building and training of the HKPM conservation and collection management team (including staff and interns); providing advice and necessary training to curators, and other HKPM staff; developing collaborative relationships with the teams within HKPM, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, and outside service providers and users.Playing a leading role in advocating for the development of the conservation and collection management profession in Hong Kong and the region and proactively representing the HKPM in local, regional and international conservation forums.Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor when deemed necessary.You should:Possess a master’s Degree in Conservation from a recognized college or university, or a certificate from a recognized Conservation Training Programme.Possess at least 8 years of verifiable museum conservation experience (or equivalent) beyond the degree or certificate, preferably in a role of supervisor or trainer for at least 2 years.Possess a broad range of expert knowledge of and hands-on experience with the techniques, materials, and equipment used in the conservation and scientific research of museum and art objects. Conservation experience with Chinese art or antiquities is preferred.Have knowledge of the procedures and best practices relating to the examination and preventative and remedial conservation of museum art objects; the environmental and handling requirements for storage, exhibition and travel of objects.Extensive experience with exhibition-related conservation matters.Have a proven track record of professional accomplishments in the field of conservation and collection care and management that may include publication, conference papers, and research projects.Have a good understanding of museum collection management, and possess proficiency in software, such as Collection Management System, The Museum System (TMS), and Microsoft Office.Have the ability to manage risks and evaluate potential solutions to problems and adopt effective courses of action.Be a strong team player with excellent leadership, organizational, and diplomatic/negotiation skills, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, as well as the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple complex projects concurrently.Have a local and international network in the field of conservation and scientific research. Experience with Hong Kong and/or Mainland Chinese institutions and collections is a plus.Possess good communication skills and proficiency in English. Proficiency in Cantonese and/or Putonghua is a plus.For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before the following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled.28-06-2023Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Your data may be accessed by our appointed recruitment consultants who have agreed to keep confidence of all personal data in not less than the standards applicable to us. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from the submission date may assume their applications unsuccessful.All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.For more information, please visit

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

or contact:Sabrina Lam / +852 22003708

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