• leading institutional initiatives and research projects, providing strategic and administrative leadership for the department; as well as supervising a team of trained conservators, interns and related professionals to oversee a broad range of activities, including conservation assessment and treatment of the collection, support for exhibition and loan programs, collections research projects, disaster planning and response, and environmental monitoring;

• collaborating with senior leaders on institutional planning, policy development, and special initiatives, and representing M+ to various external constituencies, including the conservation profession;
• leading, managing, motivating, and developing a team with diverse conservation specialties to meet current and future requirements.
• developing and managing departmental operating, project, and program budgets, maintaining expenses within allotted budgets;
• developing and monitoring the implementation of annual and multi-year assessment and treatment plans, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and sustainability standards for both artwork and personnel;
• directing and monitoring conservation treatments on objects in the M+ collection performed by museum staff and, when appropriate, by contract conservators, ensuring compliance with accepted professional standards;
• providing conservation support to the M+ Archives and Library team for the preservation and treatment of collection archives, facilitating research access and display;
• developing policies and oversee practices related to the care and safety of the collection and works on loan, meeting or exceeding recognized professional standards;
• updating and ensuring department compliance with protocols regarding documentation related to the examination and treatment of works of art in the collection;
• working with department conservators and the Collection & Exhibition Department to update artwork handling guidelines and ensure regular training and refresher courses for appropriate staff;
• working with Senior Conservators and coordinate efforts across the Conservation team to develop and implement plans that increase the efficient operations of M+, while ensuring and promoting the safety and integrity of the collections, in close coordination with the Curatorial, Registration & Collections Management, and Exhibition & Displays teams;
• collaborating with M+ staff to develop strategies for special exhibitions to ensure the safety and proper care of the collection and works of art on loan;
• directing and participating in research related to the collection;
• planning and directing research on individual works of art, larger technical art history projects, and treatment protocol development;
• participating, as needed in the analysis and review of works of art being considered for acquisition, including technical examinations and artist interviews;
• developing and maintaining collaborative research relationships at local, regional, and international levels to increase knowledge of the M+ collections and improve safe access and preservation;
• advocating for the development of the conservation profession in Hong Kong and the region, and proactively represent M+ in international conservation forums;
• exploring opportunities for the team to represent the institution at professional meetings and conferences and produce research-based publications;
• participating in emergency and disaster planning and develop emergency plans and disaster preparedness protocols; and
• performing any other duties as directed by the Authority

• hold an M.A. from a recognized conservation training program, or equivalent, with a minimum of 15 years of verifiable museum conservation experience, including at least 7 years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• demonstrate leadership experience at a senior level with high responsibility and accountability;
• have a proven track record of developing procedures for the examination and remedial conservation of contemporary visual culture, environmental and handling requirements for loans and collection displays;
• exhibit experience motivating and leading experienced conservators and mentoring entry- and mid-level professionals in the field;
• possess strong leadership, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills;
• be a strong team-player with the ability to supervise, direct, motivate, and evaluate staff, interns, and volunteers;
• have experience in fast-paced environments with a flexible approach to problem-solving;
• bring expertise in the conservation of contemporary visual culture and knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions with diverse collections;
• exhibit comprehensive knowledge of conservation methodologies and the resources needed to support the care and treatment of the collection;
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with the conservation of paper, photographic materials, paintings, time-based media, sculpture and objects, and/or installation art;
• possess advanced knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of conservation materials and deterioration processes;
• Understand and ability to apply the latest conservation methodology, techniques, technology, materials, and equipment;
• have proven record of professional accomplishments, which may include publishing research, presenting at conferences, and active participation in professional conservation forums;
• show sustained interest and experience in working with and interviewing living artists/practitioners;
• demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale complex conservation projects, manage budgets, allocate resources, and coordinate with various departments;
• have the ability to anticipate future needs of a developing institution and design effective systems for meeting the museum’s obligations regarding safe access and use of collections.
• Be proficient in using collection management databases; TMS is preferred;
• Possess the ability to write reports and business correspondence, effectively present information, and respond to inquiries and requests from museum staff, outside organizations, and the public;
• have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; and
• exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of a foreign language, preferably Chinese, is a plus.