[can-jobs] 2 part time Museum Collections Officer positions at Sydney University Museums

 

 

Museum Collections Officer (2 positions) P/T

University Museums

Reference No. 123991

 

Sydney University Museums is comprised of three individual museums; the
Nicholson Museum, Macleay Museum and the University Art Gallery. The
collections cover natural history, ethnography, historic photographs,
science, visual arts and antiquities.

 

Sydney University Museums is currently seeking two proactive and
organised Museum Collections Officers to assist in the documentation,
transportation and location of the collections, and installation of
displays. These are hands-on roles that will see you work across all
three Museums, in particular with the University Art Collection. 

 

Essential for this role will be substantial experience within a museum
or art gallery and a background in the recording of object locations
along with good level of physical fitness, as you will document, install
and stocktake the collections, and assist with the storage, packing,
transport and location control of items. In addition, you will assist in
the preparation, fabrication and installation of exhibitions and
displays throughout the University, as well as maintain collections to
ensure their preservation. 

 

To succeed, you will have substantial skills in museum practices and
experience in the identification, handling, movement and packing of
museum and art gallery objects. You will need to be familiar with
relevant museum tools and techniques, specifically for exhibition
installation (wall preparation and gallery lighting) and demonstrated
strong word processing, database and written and verbal communication
skills. A diploma or degree in a relevant discipline will be essential,
as will a current driver's licence and significant experience dealing
with contractors. 

 

If you pride yourself on being flexible member of a team who can work
under pressure to meet deadlines, this is an exceptional opportunity to
advance your career within a versatile and changing environment.

 

The positions are part-time (21 hours/3 days a week) fixed term until
December 2008, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation
period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of
employment, subject to funding and need. The preferred candidates will
be required to pass a fitness test to be appointed in these positions.
Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition
of employment for new appointees.

 

Remuneration package: up to $53,912 - $56,987 p.a. pro rata (which
includes a base salary Level 4 $47,397 - $50,100 p.a. pro rata, leave
loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).

 

All applications must be completed online by going to
http://positions.usyd.edu.au <http://positions.usyd.edu.au/>  and
searching by position number 123991. A copy of the duty statement can be
viewed by clicking attached position files. Specific enquiries about the
role can be directed to Georgia Cunningham on (02) 9351 7606. Enquiries
about the recruitment process can be directed to Vanessa Lascano Fierro
on (02) 9036 7801.

 

Closing Date: 2 March 2008

 

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