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Period of Appointment Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).
Duties Lead, support and manage the activities of the Art team within a multi-disciplinary organisation to deliver high quality art services to internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the art collections including collection documentation, collection care, research, digitisation, storage and the selection and coordination of all aspects of acquisitions in line with TMAG policies.
Curate, project manage and support exhibitions and other public programs, promoting TMAG and the collection, including providing expert advice to public and research enquiries.
Prepare, implement and report on strategic and business plans for the Art team to align with TMAG's policy and legislative frameworks.
Undertake provenance and due diligence research for proposed acquisitions and loans to institutional, regulative and legislative framework and policy standards.
In consultation with the Director and Deputy Director Research and Collections, develop and maintain sound working relationships with donors, potential donors, artists, curators, academics and other stakeholders who benefit TMAG and its collections.
Pursue external funds and co-operative arrangements with other organisations that are aligned to the TMAG strategic Business Plan.
Essential Requirements A degree from a recognised university or college.
Desirable Requirements At least five years of curatorial experience in a public gallery or museum.
Postgraduate qualifications or an established record of research are desirable.
Pre-employment Requirements The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted.
Police check – crimes involving dishonesty.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents Statement of Duties - Head of Art (424221).docx Statement of Duties - Head of Art (424221).pdf Advice to applicants.DOCX Advice to applicants.pdf For more information Name: Eleanor Cave Position: Deputy Director, Research and Collections Email: ****** Phone: 0428 313 866 How to apply To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
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