The Collection Technician provides specialised packing and logistics support to the Strategic Collection Projects and Registration teams for capital works across the Gallery's onsite and offsite facilities. Responsibilities include assessing, packing, transporting, and crating works from the national collection; tracking locations; monitoring schedules; and preparing works to ensure safe, stable transit and storage in accordance with international museum and gallery best practice standards.
This is an ongoing, full-time position within the Artistic Programs Portfolio. The role will remain within the Strategic Collections Program team until 28 August 2026, after which it will transition to the Registration team. The position reports to the Senior Collection Storage Coordinator.
The role is based at the Gallery's offsite storage facility until 28 August 2026, then relocates to the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes, with periodic duties at offsite storage facilities as required.
The key duties of the position include:
In accordance with the APS 4 work level standards, the Collection Technician will:
* Prepare works of art for storage and transit in accordance with best-practice practices and the Gallery's established procedures, including the safe packing and crating of works across all media.
* Undertake manual handling of works of art, including boxed and crated items, using best practice art handling and manual handling techniques in line with National Gallery policies.
* Assist the Senior Collection Storage Coordinator with scheduling and coordinating packing and transport activities, including consulting with internal stakeholders to confirm requirements and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
* Consult with internal stakeholders and external contractors on matters relating to collection care, movement, and handling.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation, location tracking, and schedules within the Gallery's Collection Management System (CMS) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
* Maintain an understanding of art storage and logistics components of capital works programs and monitor relevant deliverables to support deadlines.
* Support the implementation of the Integrated Pest Management Plan as required.
* Comply with National Gallery codes of conduct and all applicable Australian and ACT work health and safety legislation to ensure a safe working environment.
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 drivers' licence
* Elevated work platform licence (or ability to obtain)
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 or merit pool, may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 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.
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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.