The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is one of Australia’s leading independent not-for-profit museums. Our diverse business is driven by the passion and purpose of all who work for us as they create the visitor experience that makes Sovereign Hill an internationally-renowned, award-winning cultural tourism organisation.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Collection Manager to fill a key role in the Collections and Research department.
As Collection Manager, you will be responsible for the preservation, documentation, storage and safety of the Association’s collection across three accredited museum sites (Gold Museum, Outdoor Museum, Narmbool). You will work with the Gold Museum Manager/Senior Curator, Curator and Historian on a range of projects across all venues of the organisation. You will develop and maintain collection management systems, including physical and digital documentation, as well as manage collection policy and procedure, preservation and conservation, storage, object handling, and adherence to legislative guidelines. As supervisor of the Exhibit Cleaning team, you will be responsible for standards of display presentation in the Outdoor Museum.
The collection, approximately 150 000 objects, is housed in several locations, ranging from our modern, secure, climate-controlled Collection Centre to open displays in Sovereign Hill’s famous outdoor museum.
We are seeking a collaborative person who can work with partner organisations, a diverse range of colleagues and a dedicated band of volunteers.
If you are a planner and problem-solver with a ‘can do’ attitude, are a well organised administrator, a strategic thinker and someone who wants to make their mark in a significant museum organisation then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
This position is ideal for a museum professional seeking to broaden their portfolio of responsibilities and lead an organisation to the next level of achievement in collection management.
If this sounds like the career opportunity you have been looking for please visit our website at www.sovereignhill.com.au/careers for more information including a full position description and information on how to apply.
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