What the role is:The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), an institution under the National Heritage Board, plays a leading role in heritage conservation in Singapore. It is also the repository and conservation facility for the management and preservation of Singapore's National Collection (NC).The Collections Management Department in HCC carries out HCC's mission of caring for and facilitating access to the NC through supporting collecting institutions in exhibitions and research, as well as through carrying out preventive conservation. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic and motivated team that is passionate about art and heritage preservation. You will also be exposed to and accumulate varied specialised knowledge and experiences in collections care and management that are essential for the role.What you will be working on:Perform collection accessioning duties, e.g. condition checking, information recording, and visual documentation.Project manage, coordinate and support museum exhibitions, rotations and loans, e.g. receiving new acquisitions, managing artefact lists, facilitating access to storage, retrieving artefacts for conservation, and packing and transportation of artefacts.Manage storage repositories and safeguarding the collection in accordance with established policies, SOPs, guidelines, and preventive conservation practicesPerform annual stocktake and assist with audits to maintain accountability of the collectionManage and maintain accurate collections data and movements in the collections databaseSupervise art-handlers and external contractorsAny other duties and projects assignedWhat we are looking for:Preferably at least 1 year working experience with degree or discipline relevant to collections management work, such as Museum Studies, Preventive Conservation, Information Science, Business/Arts Management, or a combination of related training and experience. Fresh graduates with a passion for culture and heritage are welcome to applyCompetencies RequiredProject management skills - ability to plan and execute projects in an effective and efficient mannerStakeholder management skills - ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholdersOther TraitsMeticulous, organised, independent, and willing to learnAble to multi-task and handle multiple concurrent projectsHas a positive attitude and good teamwork, communication and writing skillsCompetent in MS Office and able to quickly pick up computer skills and knowledgeHas a keen interest in heritage and cultureInterest or prior experience in archaeology is beneficialSuccessful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract.About National Heritage Board:The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion …to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness …to deliver great service towards a strong community …to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation …to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional …to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg
