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 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.
Key highlights of the role:
- Maintain and establish working relationships with internal units to achieve an effective integrated and interdisciplinary approach to the collection management.
- Assist the manager with relevant operational planning process
- Contribute to and administer the Museum’s collection and collection-based information systems according to professional museum standards
- Ensure the safety, security, location control and maintenance of objects on display and in storage
- Ensure that statutory and legislative requirements are adhered to
- Contribute to the coordination for all audit, valuation, insurance, collection copyright and legal matters relating to the collection.
We are looking for someone to join the team with the following attributes:
- The position requires a relevant degree or appropriate qualifications. Relevant post-graduate qualifications are also desirable
- A sound knowledge and experience in museum collection management and documentation, including accessions and deaccessions, loans and exhibition processes
- Experience in the handling, packing, transport and storage of all types of museum objects, to professional museum level, and knowledge of national and international freight procedures
- Knowledge and experience of exhibition development and management processes
- Knowledge and experience of collection information systems, barcoding and digital photography, including solution development and implementation
- Demonstrated understanding of risk management and disaster preparedness
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