Collections Officer

Job Status: Casual
Salary: $62,816per annum plus superannuation
Industry: Performing Arts
Location: South Brisbane
Application Closing Date: 5pm, 20th June 2025

About Us

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is one of Australia’s leading centres for live performance. Welcoming over 1.5 million visitors to more than 1200 performances each year, we embrace the best in live performance – the world renowned alongside the emerging, local, and new – and connect to the stories and ideas at the heart of each production. Through the warmth and expertise of our staff, we have become a trusted curator, presenter, and host; a place to come together to relax, reflect, share stories, and celebrate.

About the Role

We are seeking applications for the casual role of Collections Officer. This is an exciting role working under the direction of the Collections Manager, the Collection Officer is responsible for development and conservation of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre historical Collections.

In this role you will:

Develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of items held by QPAC Collections and ensure that items are handled, archived, and displayed according to international museum standards and set guidelines

Records creation and database management, undertaking ongoing maintenance and expansion of the Collection Database to ensure that appropriate information on all accessioned items is recorded and accessible to researchers and the public online and adheres to set guidelines

Assist in the research, design and development of both digital and physical exhibitions, displays, workshops, events and other projects

Under the direction of the Collections Manager administer a collection maintenance and care plan including security and climate control

Undertake research on artefacts held within the collection

Respond to research enquiries from students, academics, curators and the public.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

Demonstrated skills in the safe handling, transport, storage and conservation of valuable material.

A related qualification in professional museum collection, conservation, and curatorial practice, that demonstrates specialist experience in concepts, principles, practices, standards and ethics of professional collection management is appreciated but not essential.

The ability to develop and maintain computer-based collection management databases and integrate with corporate knowledge and image management systems (NB: experience with QPAC’s database programs is an advantage).

The ability to undertake research at an advanced level and convey findings in a clear, accessible way.

The ability to produce effective written-for-purpose materials, presentations, reports and other documents.

The ability to create, maintain and develop digital and physical assets.

How to Apply

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check.

You can obtain a copy of the position description by emailing [email protected]. For any other queries, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (07) 3842 9361.

The closing date for applications is on Friday, 20th June 2025 at 5pm. QPAC will commence screening and shortlisting in advance of this closing date.