[can-jobs] Jobs @ the MCA

In need a change of scenery for 2008? The Museum of Contemporary Art is
located on one of the most beautiful sites in the world, at Sydney's
Circular Quay, and is Australia's only contemporary art museum dedicated
to exhibiting, interpreting and collecting contemporary art. 

For more details on the following vacancies go to
www.mca.com.au/employment 

 
Curator - Applications close 1st February 2008

This highly sought after position is responsible for the planning,
management and implementation of contemporary exhibitions and other
projects, assisting in the development of the Museum's collections
through exhibition and acquisition, and liaison with guest curators and
artists.  You will also undertake research in relation to proposed and
planned exhibitions and on the MCA's collection.  You will have a
creative approach to exhibition planning and presentation with a minimum
of 3 years curatorial experience. You are comfortable with public
speaking and have exceptional communication and project management
skills. Knowledge of Australian and international contemporary art and
an understanding of the needs of artists and issues surrounding the
public presentation of contemporary art are crucial to the role. 
Assistant Registrar - Applications close 1st February 2008

Reporting to the Registrar, the Assistant Registrar contributes to the
management of exhibitions and collections by coordinating the safe
movement of artworks locally, nationally and internationally; recommends
and implements procedures in relation to packing of artworks for transit
and storage, ensures safe handling and care of artworks on display and
in transit, as well as coordinating the Museum's program of Outward
Loans.  You will need at least 3 years previous experience in Museum
registration procedures, excellent planning and organisation skills,
knowledge of information systems and qualifications in fine art or
museum studies. 

Casual Art Installers - Applications close 1st February 2008

Join our Exhibitions Services team as an Art Installer.  Your previous
experience installing art work, including safe art handling, gallery
preparation, wall preparation and painting, framing and matting, skilled
carpentry, gallery lighting, audiovisual technology, crate construction
and fit out, and working with a collection is highly sought after.  You
enjoy working in a positive team environment, have good interpersonal
skills, can multi-task and work well under pressure.

Please feel free to call me direct with any questions.




Dee Brown
Human Resources Manager
Museum of Contemporary Art
T:  02 9245 2486
F:  02 9241 5854
E: dee.brown at mca.com.au
W: www.mca.com.au



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