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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent, flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

Duties

• Accession artworks into the collection database, ensuring accurate documentation, location information, text and curatorial descriptions are entered into the system.
• Coordinate the installation of collection items including locating, safely transporting and installing or hanging, as well as ensuring safe and organised art storage.
• Assist the curators of Art and Decorative Art in their selection and in the research of objects from the art collection for exhibition, research and loan.
• Facilitate access to the Art Collection in consultation with curators across all sites.
• Assist the registrar in managing the storage, transport, packing and location tracking of both collection items and items on loan to and from TMAG.
• Lead the implementation of conservation and collection management best practice.
• Coordinate and maintain loans to Ministerial and government offices in close consultation with the relevant curators, registrar and conservators.
• Under instruction and/or advice from Conservators undertake basic cleaning of Art and Decorative Art collection material on open display, such as furniture, sculpture, frames and display cabinets.

Essential Requirements

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

• Tertiary degree in a relevant arts or arts management field.
• Manual Car Licence

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a museum and art gallery workplace.
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted.

• Police check – crimes involving dishonesty.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Statement of Duties - Collection Manager, Art (425082).docx

Statement of Duties - Collection Manager, Art (425082).pdf

Advice to applicants.DOCX

Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name: Ash Kerr
Position: Head of Art
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0475 395 486

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at [email protected]

Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf