Working closely with the Leader Strategic Collections, the QVMAG Assistant Registrar will: • Assist with the management of registration and documentation policies, procedures and processes of QVMAG and the QVMAG collections, including the electronic Collection Management System (CMS); • Assist with inward and outward loans, the storage and movement of collection objects and delivery of new acquisitions; • Assists in coordinating valuations of the collections and complying with insurance requirements; • Conduct regular checks to ensure collections are correctly located and properly stored; and • Contribute to inter-disciplinary curatorial projects as required.
The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) is one of Australia's oldest cultural institutions and the largest cultural network within regional Australia.
Established in 1891, the QVMAG includes the Museum at Inveresk and The Art Gallery at Royal Park and is custodian to over one and a half million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia, spanning Natural Sciences, Visual Arts and Design, and History.We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of our values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience: • Demonstrated skills and knowledge of practices and standards pertaining to the registration of collections within a major museum or art gallery including the management of collections and experience in the safe handling of objects.
• Demonstrated skills in the maintenance of accurate records in manual and computer-based formats and knowledge and/or experience in museum cataloguing methods and the use of collection management software.
• Demonstrated excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, organising and prioritising to meet deadlines under limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a strongly collaborative manner as a team member and team leader to establish good working relationships with Department staff, museum visitors and clients and other museum and art gallery professionals.
If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.
For further information, please contact Malene Bjornskov, Leader Strategic Collections on 03 6323 3778 or ****** To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to ****** OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.
Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria highlighted in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.
You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at ******, noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Tuesday, 15 October 2024
