Staff profile: Heather Mackay
Final stage of the mummy treatment
Sue Valis
© Australian Musuem
- Position title:
- Conservator
- Section:
- Materials Conservation & Analytical Resources
- Branch:
- Cultural Heritage & Science Initiatives
- Division:
- Research & Collections
- Phone:
- +612 9320 6104
- Email:
- Contact Heather Mackay using the form below
Profile
I studied at the University of Canberra, Bachelor of Applied Science (Conservation of Cultural Materials) and graduated in 2002. In 2003 I started work at the Australian Museum as an objects conservator in the Materials Conservation Unit. Initially I worked with exhibitions such as Chinese Dinosaurs and Death:The last taboo which involved treatment and preparation of objects for display. I was principal conservator for Keku:Life after death exhibition in 2005 which led to a 3 month conservation project for one of the museum's mummies. This was a great opportunity to conduct research including a full body CT scan of an ancient artefact and to investigate innovative treatment methods for such a fragile object.
Currently, I am coordinating preventive conservation programs such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and storage and re-housing projects for objects and specimens.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Conservation of Cultural Materials)
Advanced Diploma in Art
Professional Memberships
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM)
