This full-time position is available for commencement from March 2025. Applications close Tuesday 15 April 2025, and will be reviewed upon submission.

International Conservation Services (ICS) is Australia’s largest private conservation practice. We conserve a wide range of cultural and heritage objects and artefacts including paintings, furniture, textiles, paper, sculpture, archaeological artefacts and built heritage.

We are seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Receptionist and Administration Assistant to join our Business Operations Team. You will manage a wide range of reception and administrative duties to support the professional operation of ICS services. Your responsibilities will include client service, phone enquiries, data entry, drafting estimates for conservation treatments, formatting reports, and general office duties.

Additional ‘hands on’ duties include photography, art handling and art packaging.

This position is located at our conservation labs in Chatswood, Sydney.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Strong administration skills, including recordkeeping, document production, team communications
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, spread-sheet and database skills proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, web and database applications
• A confident, resilient, warm and helpful nature
• Ability to work in a team environment and also independently
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Drivers Licence

What we offer:

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be entitled to a range of benefits including:

• Annual professional development allowance
• Great working environment and people
• Flexible working arrangements

Salary will be commensurate with experience in the range AUD$58,128 - $65,736 plus superannuation.

Go to the International Conservation Services website to download the position description and selection criteria. Submit your application using the online application form.

Your application must include a detailed resume, two referee contacts from current or previous employers, and a covering letter outlining why you believe you are suited for this job. Please refer to the selection criteria on the final page of the position description.

You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have the right to work unrestricted hours on an ongoing basis.

For further information contact Cecily Bickersteth by email: [email protected]

Applications close Tuesday 15 April 2025.