Restorer (University/Higher Education)

Graz - Full-time

Your tasks include:

• Analysis and documentation of the preservation status of the Universalmuseum Joanneum collection holdings
• Creation of treatment concepts
• Collaboration in the preparation of necessary tenders
• Conservation and restoration supervision of objects as part of collection care, exhibitions, and loan traffic of the Universalmuseum Joanneum
• Installation and dismantling of exhibitions, supervision of exhibitions of the Universalmuseum Joanneum
• Instruction and supervision of all museum staff regarding the handling, mounting, care, and storage of objects
• Collaboration in the development, investigation, and evaluation of new conservation and restoration techniques
• Transport escorts

You bring with you:

• Completed studies in the conservation and restoration of paper/graphics (University, FH) including academic degree
• Experience in the conservation and restoration supervision of objects within the framework of exhibitions (presentations/mountings) and collection holdings/convolutes
• Experience from freelance activity or in museum operations is desirable
• Enjoyment of communication as well as good oral and written expression skills
• Ability to work in a team and professional personal appearance
• Good English skills, both spoken and written
• Planning and organizational skills
• Solution-oriented and independent way of working
• Temporal flexibility
• Openness to and interest in further training

We offer you:

• A responsible and varied activity in which you can apply and further develop your valuable knowledge
• Space to contribute and implement ideas
• A wide range of training and health offers
• Flexible working hours
• A paid lunch break of 30 minutes daily (with at least 6 hours of working time per day)
• Numerous employee benefits and discounts for personnel development
• Paid days off in addition to annual leave (Dec 24, Dec 31, Good Friday, participation in the Foundation Day celebrating the founding of the Universalmuseum Joanneum, educational or social days for further training and team building)

As a company of the State of Styria, we offer you a high degree of security and stability. Depending on your creditable previous professional experience, this position is endowed according to our salary scale with at least € 2,885.00 gross/month to € 3,456.00 gross/month (14 x p. a.) based on full-time employment.

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Do you like this area of responsibility? We look forward to your application!

If you enjoy this diverse working environment and are interested in long-term cooperation, please send us your application documents including motivation letter, CV, and certificates via our online application portal at the following link:

https://www.museum-joanneum.at/ueber-uns/arbeiten-im-joanneum/restauratorin-papier/grafik

Your contact person:

Brigitta Wagner-Ginzinger, MBA personalentwicklung@museum-joanneum.at </body>