Registration Officer, Collection Storage

2 weeks ago


Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia The National Gallery of Australia Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

These casual positions are for a small team within the Registration Department. The team assists with the preventive maintenance and storage of the Gallery's collection.

The responsibilities include handling, transporting, storing, packing, locating, and documenting works of art.

The successful candidate must have the physical fitness required to safely move and handle a wide range of artworks, using correct manual handling techniques and procedures.

The key duties of the position include:

In accordance with the APS 3 work level standards, you will:

  • Assist in coordinating the art storage areas and undertake storage activities associated with the Gallery's collection. This includes art handling across various media, both in-house and off-site, including undertaking the movement of artworks and Gallery assets and preparing artworks and Gallery assets for transport.
  • Update art movement information on the Collections Management System (CMS) and ensure all locations are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the preventive maintenance of the Gallery's collection by undertaking improved
  • packing/repacking programs for works of art in storage, adhering to accepted Gallery practice.
  • Assist curatorial staff and visitors in accessing storage areas, as per agreed timetables and the Gallery's collections policy. In accordance with the National Gallery's collections policy, provide assistance to the annual stocktake of the collection.
  • Contribute to achieving departmental goals and fostering a positive team culture.

Eligibility

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations

Role specific mandatory qualifications certification and/or registrations include:

  • Current Driver's Licence.
  • Forklift licence or the ability to obtain a licence.
  • Elevated work platform licences or the ability to obtain licence.
  • Experience and/or the ability to be trained in installing works of art in a variety of media is highly desirable.

Notes

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above.  Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

Getting to know the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.


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