Digital Curator

3 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia The Department of Parliamentary Services Full time

**Employment Type**:Ongoing

**Classification**: Parliamentary Service Level 6

**Closing Date**: 11:30pm AEDT, 28 March 2024

**The Opportunity**:
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for an ongoing PSL6 Digital Curator within the Art Collections team. The Parliament House Art Collections are nationally significant collections consisting of more than 6,500 works spanning all genres of Australian art. The Art Collections perform a unique role in the life and working environment of Parliament House.

The collections were created to be an essential element of the building’s architectural fabric and working life reflecting the unique qualities of Australia. They include the Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art/Craft Program (architectural commissions), Official Gifts Collection, Rotational Collection of contemporary art and Archive Collection of supporting material. The Art Collections team is responsible for the custody, care, development, and promotion of the Parliament House Art Collections.

The successful applicant will manage a range of key research projects and digital engagement activities, aimed at improving the ways in which we interpret and provide access to our collection through a variety of channels.

**Who we are looking for**:
**Job Specific Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in History, Visual Arts, Museum and Heritage Studies, Australian History, Political Science and Research, or a similar field would be highly desirable.
- Previous experience using SiteCore, Vernon Collection Management System (CMS) software and Digital Asset Management Systems will also be highly regarded.
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

**Duty Statement**:
**Classification**:Parliamentary Service Level 6
**Branch**:Design Integrity & Art Collection Branch
**Section**:Art Collections
**Immediate supervisor**: Assistant Director Programs and Engagement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 6 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Manage and provide oversight of curatorial review and enhancement of collection information for the Parliament House Art Collections (PHAC), including the review of collection documentation for completeness, accuracy, and functionality.
- Supervise a small team delivering curatorial research projects for the section, including ensuring the collection items are correctly provenanced and described, and providing expert advice and assistance to team members to ensure maximum curatorial efficiency and appropriate consultation.
- In consultation with senior management, develop procedures and initiatives to maintain and improve management and accessibility of digital assets and collection assets to best-practice standards.
- Build and foster effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and provide advice, technical guidance, and where relevant, training or mentorship to support staff development for a range of engagement activities for DPS.
- Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._

**How to apply**:
Please upload a one page pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department. The Selection Criteria for the position are listed below. In your one-page pitch, you do not have to address these criteria individually, but you should reflect them in your statement as to why you are the best person for the role.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated experience in research, writing, presenting and publishing high quality curatorial work in relation to Australian art history, parliamentary, or political history across multiple platforms within a cultural institution or similar organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead curatorial projects, employ project management tools, and maintain processes in delivering high-quality work on multiple projects with conflicting time frames.
- Capacity to develop procedures and initiatives to maintain and improve accessibility of digital assets and collection assets to best-practice standards.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication skills and the ability to work productively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to cultivate productive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and artists.
- Strong technical capability and

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