Storage & Movement Officer, Digitisation Project
Under general direction, the Storage and Movement Officer is involved in the storage, movement, rehousing, physical installation / demount, and audit of the National Collection. The work involves: the identification and physical movement of objects and artworks including the Memorial’s Large Technology Object collection; recording collection movements and amending data on the Memorial’s Collection Management System; coordinating weekly collection management tasks; performing gallery changeovers and providing showcase and collection access; leading aspects of exhibition installations and displays and contributing to the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.
Applicants should be aware that this role may be exposed to potentially distressing or sensitive materials in the course of their duties.
The key duties of the position include:
Under general direction undertake a range of tasks related to the National Collection including:
- Prepare collection items for storage or despatch and physically locate material in storage
- Maintain the location and facilities modules of the Memorial’s collection management system
- Assist in active management of collection storage areas including rehousing, location and movement of collection items and audits
- Assist with the physical management of collection material for conservation, photography, access, accessioning, loan and exhibition
- Administrative tasks relating to the storage and movement of objects
Also:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of improved collection management practices and procedures in the area of storage, movement, and packing of objects, loans, audit, and the installation and demount of exhibitions
- Assist in the installation of artworks and objects for exhibitions, displays, loans, and gallery changeovers
- Manual handling and movement of a wide range of museum collection objects and artworks
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to collection management activities
- Ensure that Work Health and Safety guidelines and practices have been implemented and are observed
Notes
This position will initially be filled up to 30 June 2024, with the possibility of an extension.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.
TO APPLY, please visit: https://www.awm.gov.au/get-involved/employment
If you experience any problems with the application system please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6243 4234 or email [email protected]
