The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is an executive agency of the New South Wales State Government. Embodying the best of design ingenuity and innovation, the Museum profiles one of the world’s great collections and is a highly successful interdisciplinary institution that sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in supporting the brand and vision of the city.
The Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta is one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects currently being undertaken in Australia. The project will transform and renew one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions and carry forward its legacy to reflect the changing needs of the contemporary communities of NSW.
Do work that matters…
As a part of our Collection Digitisation and Relocation project, you will be working on the preparation of the collection currently stored at Ultimo for digitisation and relocation to the Museum Discovery Centre. Collections Officer (Unpacking) will be primarily based at the Museum Discovery Centre, Castle Hill (but will also be working at other sites as required) and will assist in the storage and preventative maintenance of the collection.
Key highlights of the role:
- Organises, inventories, moves, packs, handles, locates and transports the collections in-house and off-site as appropriate and as required.
- Monitors object movement at all stages and is responsible for keeping the collections inventory database up-to-date; assists with the photography and digitising of the collection.
- Maintains and organises collection stores ensuring safe handling and referencing safe work method statements and standard operation procedures.
- Performs other collections-related activities as assigned.
- Participate in program development including movement, transportation, installation and dismantling of objects and exhibition-related materials and props.
We are looking for someone to join the team with the following attributes:
- Ability to be trained in operation of the EMU computer system, barcoding system and basic digital photography to record object identity and locations.
- C class Driver’s license, and willingness to drive a small truck
- Fork lift Driver’s license with recent experience is an advantage
- A Medium Rigid license is an advantage
- A knowledge of museum collection management and sound knowledge of handling and packing techniques, including fragile objects, is preferred.
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and workplace health and safety
- Experience in the handling and packing of fragile objects is desirable
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