Art Collection Manager

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCollections Full time $80,000 - $100,000
Job Title:

Collections Officer

Job Description:

As a Collections Officer, you will be the driving force behind public access to our significant art and cultural collections.

You will work closely with curators and academics to enrich teaching, research and campus vibrancy. With custodianship of over 10,000 objects across seven collections valued at more than $25 million, this role plays a critical part in advancing the University's Arts and Culture Strategy.

This pivotal role focuses on supporting collection access at the Melbourne campus, including object-based learning and curated campus displays. You'll collaborate with curators, registrars and other stakeholders to bring the University's collections to life in a vibrant academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a key contact for artwork display requests on Bundoora campus.
  • Manage safe access to collections for teaching, research, and public engagement.
  • Undertake object handling, installation, storage care and condition reporting.
  • Support inventory and administrative processes to maintain best-practice collection care.
  • Recommend suitable artworks for display and contribute to display planning.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team.
Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A relevant diploma qualification with museum/gallery experience, or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of best-practice museum standards in collection care and handling.
  • Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Capacity to work flexibly and independently in a dynamic university setting.
  • A keen eye for detail and willingness to contribute to process improvement.
Benefits:

We offer:

  • 17% employer contributed superannuation.
  • On site child care facilities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses.

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