Collections Officer

About the position

The Collections Officer will work as part of the team at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre. The role will manage accessioning, documentation, storage, and the display of art objects, ensuring best practices. Responsibilities will include safe handling, transport, valuation updates, conservation liaison, database maintenance, exhibition support, research, and written content development.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Fine Arts, Art History, Visual Arts or Arts Administration or the equivalent, and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in a museum / gallery in a relevant role including knowledge of standards in curatorial, registration, technical and conservation practices.
• Solid knowledge of Australian art, including Aboriginal art and demonstrated broad knowledge of visual arts practice.
• Demonstrated experience in collection management, exhibition development, curatorial research and publishing.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with experience in the preparation of presentations and written material about works of art for the public and other stakeholders and the ability to contribute positively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated negotiation, interpersonal, time management skills and the ability to determine priorities and manage competing demands.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
• Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

We offer

• Temporary part time Term Contract, 21 hours per week, for a period of up to 9 months
• Hourly Rate from $36.6043 to $41.1266 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

Further information and to apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Elissa Emerson, Arts Centre Director on 02 6549 3800. For more information regarding the application process please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700.

If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.

To apply: 

1. Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date. 
2. Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
3. Click ‘Apply’.
4. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
5. All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
6. Applications close on 4 April 2025 at 11:59pm. 

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)  

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