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Sovereign Hill is a dynamic group of museums presenting the mining, social, cultural and environmental heritage of the Ballarat region and its impact on Australia’s history.

The Museums Division cares for, researches and interprets the Association’s museum collection of some 150,000 items. It presents a variety of public programs — exhibitions, education programs, guided tours, interpretive activities and other events associated with the heritage of the Ballarat region.

The Collections and Research Department’s primary purpose is to collect, conserve, research, and interpret the significance of gold mining and the changes wrought by it in Ballarat’s social, cultural, economic, political and technological heritage. In doing so, the Sovereign Hill Museums Association is a significant heritage resource in the networks across Victoria and regional Australia.

The majority of the Association’s museum collection is housed at the modern Gold Museum Collections Centre, which also holds the collections of partner organisations, most importantly the Ballarat Historical Society. The Gold Museum’s resources and functions are integrated with the Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum and Narmbool pastoral property.

Under the strategic guidance of the Collections Manager, the Collections Officer will undertake a storage rationalisation project, focusing on the Lookout Store, which contains a mix of large and small objects. This will include assessing and re-organising the storage facility to maximize space, meet safety standards, and optimize access to the collection, as well as ensuring the collection objects are audited, documented and have associated location data.

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in museum work or a related field
  • Sound knowledge of general museum practice, including collection management, preventative conservation, administration of loans, exhibition planning and installation, and related museum policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated high level computer skills in MS Office and museum database programs
  • Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to manage a range of projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge of – and ability to maintain – OHS standards in the workplace

An undergraduate degree in a relevant area is essential. Tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage studies, History, Public history, Archaeology, Material Culture or related Material Sciences will be highly regarded.

For full details on the position including the required Key Selection Criteria and details on how to apply please visit our website at www.sovereignhill.com.au/careers

Applications close midnight Sunday 4th November 2018

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and appointment is subject to satisfactory Police Record and Working with Children Checks.

For more information or to apply visit the Sovereign Hill website.