Group
Occupation
244931 Conservator
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
244931 Conservator
Investigates, documents, treats and prevents damage to material culture to facilitate access for people to whom they hold significance.
Specialisation
- Art Conservator
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Examines and documents objects, including condition surveys and reports
- Recommends appropriate materials and environments for storage, display and other contexts
- Researches, tests and applies treatments to stabilise, clean, repair, restore or activate objects
- Assesses and manages physical risks to cultural heritage objects and collections
- Analyses, monitors and manages storage, display and transport of material culture