The Associate Registrar, Documentation & Storage oversees acquisitions and the management, storage, movement and documentation of the national collection. The role ensures works of art are accurately documented, securely stored, insured and accessible, supporting a collection of more than 155,000 works, including the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
The position provides specialist advice to the Head of Registration, the Registration team and the Gallery on collection management, documentation and acquisition processes, aligned with Australian and international best practice and continuous improvement.
Together with the Associate Registrar, Loans & Exhibitions and the Head of Registration, the role ensures compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the collection, display and movement of works of art.
The position reports to the Head of Registration and is based at the National Gallery of Australia, Parkes. This is a full-time, non-ongoing employment opportunity for 18 months which may become ongoing.
The key duties of the position include:
In accordance with the APS EL1 work level standards, you will:
* Provide leadership across collection management, storage, documentation and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the National Gallery’s strategic and operational objectives.
* Support the Head of Registration in strategic and operational planning, including setting departmental priorities, workforce planning, budget administration and staff management.
* Oversee storage, packing and documentation operations, and develop and deliver annual performance strategies and targets.
* Provide authoritative planning advice, cost estimates and operational support for acquisitions, exhibitions, capital projects and other activities involving the handling, movement and care of works of art.
* Manage resources within Documentation and Storage, including the supervision, capability development and performance of Registration staff, consistent with the Gallery’s purpose and values.
* Develop and implement operational plans, procedures and systems related to storage, movement, transport, collection documentation and collection administration.
* Develop and maintain policies, processes and systems that support effective collection management and care of the national collection and all works under the Gallery’s custodial responsibility.
* Identify and manage risks across Registration functions, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and effective management of collection-related risks.
* Ensure compliance with all national and international regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the collection, display and movement of works of art.
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:
* Tertiary qualification in museum studies/collection management or equivalent
* 5 years or more work experience in this skilled area or equivalent 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 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.
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.