Collections Officer
Position No: CSG004
About us:
Campbelltown City Council is an ambitious and innovative organisation in a rapidly growing city that is ideally located with easy access to key public transport and road links. Boasting extensive bushland areas along the Georges River, contrasted with vibrant city centres, Campbelltown City has been identified as a key strategic centre for the Macarthur region. Providing a range of services and facilities to a diverse community, we have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having a positive impact.
Located in South West Sydney, Campbelltown Arts Centre is a leader and innovator of multidisciplinary contemporary arts programs and is looking for a part time Collections Officer to support the sustainability of the artistic and public programs, and make a significant contribution to the future of this exciting flagship venue.
About the role:
We have an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Collections Officer to work with the Program Coordinator to manage the Arts Centres Contemporary Visual Arts collection.
We are looking for someone with vision, expertise and strong networks to make a significant contribution so Campbelltown Arts Centre can continue to be a leader in the region producing high quality community engaged artist led programming.
The successful candidate will display the following skills and attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in Museums studies and/or extensive job related experience as a Registrar or Collections Manager, including experience working in exhibitions, curating and public programs
- Experience in all aspects of collections management including: storage, display and handling of art objects, the development and maintenance of the official records of the collection and the development and management of touring exhibitions and loans (both inward and outward)
- Demonstrated record of collection based curatorial projects and a strong working knowledge of Contemporary art
- Substantial experience in undertaking and analysing research to develop the collection.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including grant applications and acquittals
- Understanding of budgeting in relation to collection management.
In return you will join a dynamic team environment and also benefit from:
- Permanent part-time - 21 hours per week
- Salary from $40.08 per hour + 9.5% superannuation
- Flexi time
- Free onsite parking
- Generous leave provisions
- Generous professional development opportunities
If you have any questions, please contact Mouna Zaylah, Business Coordinator - Arts Centre, on 4645 4448.
Applications Close: Friday 22 November 2019.
Sound like you? Apply now!
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
