This call supersedes the call for Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) in the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government published in the Government Gazette No 21,620 on 10th April 2026. Applicants who submitted an application in terms of the above-mentioned call need not re-apply.

1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government invites applications for the post of Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) in the Restoration and Preservation Department within the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government.

2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary/trial period of twelve (12) months.

2.2 During the probationary/trial period, appointees must successfully complete appropriate induction programmes organised by the Institute for the Public Services to be eligible for confirmation of appointment.

2.3 The salary for the post of Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) is Salary Scale 7, which in the year 2026 is €32,158 per annum, rising by annual increments of €531.17 up to a maximum of €35,345.02.

2.4 A Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) in Salary Scale 7 who is in a possession of a recognised Masters Degree at MQF level 7 (subject to a minimum of 90 ECTS credits, or equivalent*) will progress to Salary Scale 6 (€33,931.02 x €596.33 - €37,509 in 2026) on completion of three (3) years service as Practitioner II in salary scale 7, subject to satisfactory performance.

*A recognised Masters Qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS credits is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal Masters recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Masters qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 60 ECTS credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS credits.

2.5 A Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) in Salary Scale 7 who are in a possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree at MQF level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent*) will progress to Salary Scale 6 (€33,931.02 x €596.33 - €37,509 in 2026) on completion of six (6) years service as Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) in Salary Scale 7, subject to satisfactory performance.

*A recognised comparable Bachelor’s Qualification , as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Bachelor’s qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre 2009) with less than 180 ECTS credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to the minimum of 180 ECTS credits.

2.6 Appointees will also be entitled to the payment of an anual allowance of 10% of their basic salary, subject to satisfactory performance, and a payment of an annual class allowance of €2,000, subject to Central Administration’s policies in force from time to time.

a. An appointee will be entitled to such other benefits and subject to such other conditions and obligations as may be stipulated in any pertinent agreement between the Government and the competent Union.

2.7 It will not be possible to request a transfer before a two (2) year period from date of appointment. On the lapse of a two (2) year period, appointees may only be transferred at their own request to carry out duties elsewhere in accordance with established vacancies.

2.8 The result will be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of publication.

2.9 Selected candidates must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post/position applied for. Prior to appointment, selected candidates from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Criminal Records Office or other competent authority not earlier than six (6) months from the closing date of this call for applications, which should be submitted by the selected candidate within one (1) week from the date of the notification of appointment.

2.10 In terms of the requirements emanating from Directive 16, regarding the “Governing Framework for Preventing and Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Public Administration”, issued by the Principal Permanent Secretary on 27th November 2023 and which came into force on 1st February 2024, the Selection Board will assess candidates’ previous employments to assess potential conflicts of interest.  In this respect, candidates are to provide a completely updated CV, including qualifications and employment history with their application.  Any potential conflict of interest matters noted will be reported to the respective Permanent Secretary, to ensure that should the candidate be recruited, such conflicts of interest would be appropriately managed.

3. The job duties for the post of Practitioner II (Conservator-Restorer) may be viewed in Annex A attached to this Circular.

4.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:

The advice of the Citizenship Unit within Community Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit within Identita` should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions.

The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.

However, candidates who do not satisfy the ability to communicate in the Maltese language and do not possess at least an MQF Level 1 in the Maltese language, must attend and be successful in the assessment of the ''Maltese language 1'' course offered by the Institute for the Public Services. Attendance to such course together with the attainment of MQF Level 1, are to be completed before the confirmation of appointment, i.e. within the twelve (12) months of engagement. Failure to present evidence of successful pass and attendance by the end of probationary period (i.e. twelve (12) months from engagement), will result in automatic termination of the post in caption. 

*A recognised Masters qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS credits is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal Masters recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Masters qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 60 ECTS credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to at least 60 ECTS credits.

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