Are you a leader within the field of collections care? We are looking for a driven and passionate Head, Collections Care who can deliver strategic objectives within this specialised field. You will be leading a diverse, professional and dynamic team that supports MHNSW to achieve its goals.
What the opportunity is:
- Employment with Museums of History NSW, NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade.
- Clerk Grade 11/12 – $173,865. Package includes salary ($134,411 – $155,445), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time ongoing employment
- The role will work across the Sydney area with occasional regional travel.
What we do
MHNSW brings together the museums, historic houses and associated collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast collection of more than 14 million items held by the former NSW State Archives. This includes one of the world’s most complete and important collections documenting colonisation.
What you’ll do with us
This role oversees and provides strategic advice and management of collections care and conservation for Museums of History NSW’s collections to maximise their accessibility and care.
What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role
- Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter, and
- A current resume listing two referees.
Also note:
- To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role. All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
- If you are speech or hearing impaired, have access requirements that require reasonable adjustment in the assessment process, or require access to information about this vacancy in a different format, please call the Head of People & Culture on 02 8239 2366.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Diversity and Flexible Working
We want to create a team and workplace that reflects the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
If you have disability and require more information or assistance please contact People & Culture on [email protected]
What the essential requirements of the role are
- At least 5 years experience in collections care and/or conservation and tertiary qualifications in cultural heritage management, especially in collection care, management and conservation.
- Experience in applying conservation techniques, collection management and practices.
- Ability to work within the Museums of History NSW Act, 2022, State Records Act 1998 and relevant heritage legislation and policies.
- Knowledge and implementation of Workplace Health and Safety and safe manual handling practices.
- Ability to complete manual work, manage lifting, carrying, kneeling and moving around large sites is a genuine occupational requirement.
- A current NSW driver’s licence or the ability to travel between locations.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.
