Required skills
communication skills to:
make arrangements with stakeholders, transport personnel and customs agents
refer problems to relevant personnel
learning skills to seek expert advice
literacy skills to:
read and complete documentation
read and interpret procedures and specific requirements for movement and storage
numeracy skills to:
count items
estimate storage requirements
calculate and check costs
take basic measurements
planning and organising skills to:
pack and unpack collection material in a logical order
select appropriate transportation and packing methods and storage techniques to maintain the integrity of collection material
safety awareness skills to:
handle collection material safely
use transport equipment and packaging materials safely
minimise hazards
self-management skills to:
prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
follow workplace procedures.
Required knowledge
basic conservation issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
cultural protocols to be observed for different types of material, including those for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material
differences in approach for short and long-term movement and storage
organisational procedures and guidelines relating to:
storage and transport documentation and records
use of materials, tools and equipment, including labelling
material handling and work health and safety (WHS) procedures and requirements
packing and storage techniques for different types of collection material
record-keeping procedures for collection movement and storage
safe work and manual-handling procedures
security issues to be considered when moving or storing collection material
sources of specialist advice for moving or storing collection material.