This permanent full-time position provides key support skills in administering, maintaining and developing QVMAG’s catalogue from a technical and data management perspective.
Provide IT advice and training to QVMAG staff in relation to the Collections Management System (CMS).
Position purpose
The primary purpose of the position is to provide key support skills in administering and maintaining the QVMAG’s catalogue from a technical and data management perspective and to provide IT advice and training to QVMAG staff in relation to the Collections Management System (CMS).
Major tasks include import, export, and upload of datasets both to the internal CMS and external sites, data cleaning, mapping, and migration, and administering the online presence of the CMS through the QVMAG website.
Responsibilities also include the implementation and ongoing administration of a new database solution to support the cross-organisation sharing of information through a shared platform. The incumbent will provide system user support for all staff who use the CMS and assist the Registrar to develop and deliver training programs.
This position will also complete customisation and development of the new database system as required, or to liaise with external contractors on development work.
Selection criteria
Organisational
- Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making
- Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions from others
- Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives
- Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team’s health, well-being and self-care
Position Specific
- A sound knowledge of relational database principles combined with highly developed skills in the use of SQL based query, reporting and data manipulation tools
- Knowledge and experience in implementing software applications including implementing organisational behavioural and configuration changes to remain compliant
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply recognised and contemporary administrative and project management practices in a museum context
- A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with various stakeholders both within a cultural institution and with external stakeholders
- An ability to operate under pressure and within short timeframes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant past experience in managing change in a systems environment
- Experience working in a museum or gallery environment with demonstrated experience in or high level awareness of contemporary registration practices, including an understanding of cataloguing procedures, and/or experience maintaining a collections management system within a cultural context
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