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ACMI is Australia’s national museum of screen culture. Based in Melbourne/*Naarm, it is a place for our communities to navigate the universe of film, TV, video games and art with us. ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the screen culture – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals, and industry and education programs – both in-venue and online – explore the stories, technologies and creators that make our shared screen culture.

Join ACMI as our Exhibitions & Commissions Registrar and support the Exhibitions & Touring teams deliver a vibrant and innovative exhibition and Commissions program. This is a new full-time ongoing position reporting to the Head Registrar. The Exhibitions & Commissions Registrar works collaboratively with ACMI colleagues to coordinate logistical, assessment and collection management system requirements for ACMI’s permanent, temporary and touring Exhibitions and Commissions. The position also leads registration team activities for temporary, permanent and tour exhibition projects delivery in consultation with the Head Registrar whilst liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal team member will have experience and professional training in exhibition and collection registration, including Time-Base media and digital works, game-based works and object handling and exhibition production practices together with a sound knowledge of current industry standards pertaining to collections and exhibition practices. You’ll have great organisational skills an be able to prioritise multiple competing deadlines. Your conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills enable you to review and implement systems and processes with reference to emerging trends and new technology. With strong communication, project management and organisation skills you enjoy working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. Experienced in the use of collection management systems and web-based applications for exhibition registration and project management you understand OH&S requirements and how to work safely in an exhibition production environment.

If successful you can expect to become part of a talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring new forms of creativity in our communities. You’ll have the flexibility to WFH and Federation Square (Melbourne), plus occasional national and international travel may be required.

To apply follow the online application process, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role (no more than one page please).

Please note interviews will be held on Tuesday 2 May 2023.

For more information or to apply visit: JobsVic.

ACMI is a child-safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, well-being and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. ACMI is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace that supports diverse thinking and innovation. ACMI encourages applications from First Nations People, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTIQA+ community and all sectors of the community. Please contact us at [email protected] or 03 8663 2200 to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Record check and, if required by ACMI, an International Police Record check. ACMI organises and covers the cost of these checks, which are administered online.

*Naarm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne which encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, a collective of five Aboriginal language groups, the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung.