Collection Manager, History and Technology Collections
Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking a motivated and experienced Collection Manager to undertake collection projects as well as routine collection management functions, working across the History and Technology Collections.
This position operates within established policies and procedures, cultural protocols and strategies for the management of Museums Victoria Collections.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA
Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au./about/
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is responsible for ongoing collection management of Museums Victoria History & Technology Collections and associated collection information. Based at Moreland Store in Coburg, the incumbent will work across all museum sites as required, in order to maintain high standards of collection care, enable access to collections and to facilitate their use in research and public programs.
Routine work will include collection registration, cataloguing and inventory control; as well as projects such as stocktaking, auditing and re-housing of collections.
Notable skills and experience:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management of collections of Australian social history and technology material culture, in some or all of manuscripts, print materials, objects, textiles and machinery.
- Experience in the implementation of collection management systems and procedures, including the use of computer applications for collection information management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the legal issues relating to the management of, access to and use of cultural heritage collections and their documentation.
- A current drivers licence
- Qualifications in Museum Studies , Australian history or other relevant discipline will be highly regarded
The successful applicant will have experience working in a multi-disciplinary team of curators, collection managers, conservators and other museum specialists.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information or to apply visit: CareersVic.