Curator/Senior Curator, Cultural Heritage – TMAG

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The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Tasmania’s leading natural, cultural and heritage organisation. It is a combined museum, art gallery and herbarium with almost one million items of the State collection in its care. TMAG is a Statutory Authority within the State Government and draws resources and staffing from the Department of State Growth. TMAG provides a vibrant, professional and stimulating environment for tourists, locals, employees, and volunteers.

TMAG enriches, inspires and educates local and global communities by connecting them with Tasmania’s unique journey and place in the world.

TMAG has a strategic plan for 2021-24 to guide its development and support its people to successfully achieve the TMAG vision. The strategic plan outlines four areas of focus: an island in a changing world; First Peoples of lutruwita (Tasmania); migration, heritage and resilience and southern extremes and perspectives.

Duties

• Contribute to the collecting strategy, development, care, research and interpretation of the Museum’s Cultural Heritage collections.
• Lead curate and manage exhibitions, public programs digital and related projects (for example publications, documents, community outreach, oral histories and social media).
• Undertake curatorial research to expand knowledge of the Museum’s collections and registration activities associated with the cultural heritage collections.
• Facilitate public and research access to materials held in the TMAG collection and respond to external enquiries.
• Provide specialist advice and recommendations on acquisitions, deaccessions and loans. Develop and maintain policies and procedures, acquisition and other proposals for the Trustees and grant-giving bodies for the administration and development of collections.
• Work with and supervise staff and volunteers in collections, curatorial and public program projects.  Ensure alignment with the purpose, culture and values of TMAG and the department, and uphold and foster shared values.
• Continue to build professional knowledge and relationships with the Tasmania’s diverse communities and professional networks and expand TMAG’s community profile.
• Build relationships with the community to develop local history collections and strong networks.
• Collaborate with staff across museum departments and other organisations. Represent TMAG and serve as an ambassador for the museum at internal and external events.

Essential Requirements

• An appropriate related degree in an appropriate course of study from a recognised university.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding and appreciation of the role of museums in society and the importance of heritage collections
• Postgraduate qualifications in Cultural Heritage or Museum Studies
• A current drivers licence

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.

• crimes involving dishonesty

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