Senior Gallery Officer

Senior Gallery Officer

About Us

Located on Wonnarua Country at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, Maitland Regional Art Gallery is a dynamic art gallery serving the community and visitors to Maitland NSW.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery has a dedicated audience with over 120,000 visitors annually making our Gallery one of the most visited cultural destinations in the Hunter-region. Our Gallery presents award-winning exhibitions alongside engaging and varied public programs, educational offerings and an in-depth Arts Health program.

Our diverse and vibrant Collection includes over 8000 works by Australian and international artists and continues to grow through selected acquisitions and generous donations.

About the Role

The Senior Gallery Officer plays a key role in overseeing the weekend operations of Maitland Regional Art Gallery, ensuring an exceptional experience for all Gallery visitors.

With a focus on a premium visitor experience, the Senior Gallery Officer will be responsible for creating a welcoming and engaging space for Gallery visitors and overseeing the Gallery's front of house administration. Primary responsibilities will include directing and guiding Gallery Officers in the provision of all customer service functions at the Gallery, supervising the delivery of weekend programs and events, and acting as the escalation point for any operational issues that arise.

As the Senior Gallery Officer, you will also provide advice and knowledge to Gallery visitors on Gallery exhibitions and events and be responsible for ensuring the integrity and security of Gallery assets.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess a Certificate IV in Arts Administration, Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience.

You will have proven experience in leading customer service delivery, supervising and mentoring a team, and resolving escalated issues in a cultural or gallery setting.

Excellent knowledge of visual arts, exhibitions and cultural mediation is highly sought after, as is outstanding stakeholder management and the ability to support visitor education.

Benefits

This is a permanent part-time role working 21 hours per week, each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Every three weekends there is flexibility in Gallery rostering to substitute a weekend day for a weekday, to provide applicants work life balance.

This position attracts an hourly rate of $42.57-$ % p.a. superannuation + penalty rates for hours worked on Saturday (25% loading) and Sunday (50% loading).

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

• Long Service Leave after five years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing

Questions?

If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Courtney Novak, Deputy Director, on

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close: Sunday 28 September

What happens next?

Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation )