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ANZSCO 234911Updated 2026-01-29
Conservator
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 234911OSCA 244931
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 97k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1860
Salary range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
35.1%
NSW
22.8%
VIC
15.7%
ACT
Education mix
45%
Post graduate
33.6%
bachelor degree
7.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Conservators plan and organise the conservation of materials and objects in libraries, archives, museums, art galleries and other institutions.
What you do
- • Researches history of items.
- • Analyses and test items to determine the material they are made of, their condition, and to confirm their identification and authenticity.
- • Consults with curators, owners or custodians about items.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (45%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Advises staff or collectors on how to best care for artefacts, including how to store, display and transport them.
- • Analyses and test items to determine the material they are made of, their condition, and to confirm their identification and authenticity.
- • Chooses the best method of treatment and treats items.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1860
Annual median: AUD 97k
Range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k