Duties
The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war. Its mission is to assist Australians to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war and its enduring impact on Australian society.
Under general direction, the Assistant Curator participates in the care, custody and day to day administration of the Art Collection. The work involves: responding to enquiries and liaising with clients, artists, institutions and organisations; contributing to collection development; and performing a range of tasks associated with control, maintenance and care of the collection using the Memorial’s computer based collection management system. A Tertiary qualification in the field of Art History is required for this position.
Core Responsibilities
Under general direction and professional supervision participate in the control, maintenance, care and development of the art collection, including:
- Prepare recommendations related to acquisitions;
- Undertake accessioning and cataloguing of works of art;
- Arrange for movement of works of art through the collection management system and upgrade data and arrange for conservation and photography of items;
- Ensure all relevant documentation is entered in collection management system;
- Respond to copyright issues in relation to the art collection;
- Perform project, publication and research assignments.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of related policies, strategies, systems and standards.
- Manual handling and movement of a wide range of objects including but not limited to works on paper, framed works of art and items from the National Collection.
- Liaise with other areas of the Memorial, researchers, artists, dealers, museums, institutions and organisations and respond to public enquiries related to the art collection and provide advice on its historical and cultural significance.
- Contribute to the activities of the section including taking responsibility for project and administrative tasks, including art commissions.
- Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety as outlined in the WHS Act, taking reasonable care for their own health and safety and ensuring that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.
- Assist the broader Art Section as required.
Eligibility
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.
Notes
Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified task
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability.
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