The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. Established in 1879, the Museum is custodian to over half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia.
Head of Collections
The Head of Collections & Major Projects is responsible for leading the Powerhouse Collection Relocation and Digitisation Project. This Project is one of the largest digitisation projects in Australia which will digitally capture approximately 338,000 items from the Museum’s collection. The project is part of the Powerhouse Program which includes the establishment of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta and the expansion of the Museum’s Discovery and the renewal of the Powerhouse Ultimo.
You will have:
- Experience in managing museum collections.
- Extensive experience in providing vision and leading teams to achieve goals within determined timelines.
- Degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in relevant areas such as management, museum studies or information management.
- Extensive knowledge and proven experience of museum collection management systems and activities consistent with professional museum standards.
- Knowledge of relevant legal, audit and regulatory requirements, insurance and risk management.
The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in the selection process and join the Museum, please indicate this in your application.
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