Museum Collections and Database Officer
Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde- Opening Date: 16-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
- Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
- Salary Package: $96,273 to $106,270 pro rated per annum (HEW 6), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Manage and oversee the development, maintenance, and organisation of the museum's database and acquisitions process.
- Ensure accurate and consistently formatted records of the museum's objects and new acquisitions.
- Degree in Museum Studies, Information Science, or a related field
- Proven experience in museum collections management, database administration, or similar roles
- Strong familiarity with museum cataloguing standards, as well as database systems like EMu, or similar
- Excellent attention to detail and efficient organisational skills
- High proficiency in data entry, record-keeping, and documentation
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration
- Analytical mindset with the ability to generate insights from collection data
- Understanding of legal and ethical considerations in collections management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Part-Time (0.6 FTE) position
- 17% employer's superannuation
- Annual leave loading
- Position Enquiries: Professor, Malcolm Choat, Head of Department of History and Archaeology at malcolm.choat@mq.edu.au
- If you're already part of the Macquarie Group, you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.
Museum Collections and Database Officer
Location: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted 23 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R000016520
PRIMARY DETAIL
- Salary Package: $96,273 to $106,270 pro rated per annum (HEW 6), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: Continuing, Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
- Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
Macquarie University’s History Museum warmly welcomes applications for the position of Museum Collections and Database Officer. The Museum Collections and Database Officer will work part of a supportive and collaborative small team at Macquarie University’s History Museum. The role of Museum Collections and Database Officer will manage and oversee the development, maintenance, and organisation of the museum's database and acquisitions process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in museum collections management, cataloguing, and collection documentation, and may have Assistant Registrar experience in another museum. This role is crucial to the successful operations of the museum in ensuring accurate and consistently formatted records of our museum's objects and new acquisitions.
ABOUT YOU
With a Degree in Museum Studies, Information Science, or a related field, you will have proven experience in museum collections management, database administration, or similar roles. You will possess a strong familiarity with museum cataloguing standards and collection database systems. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with a detail-oriented mindset and a process driven approach to collections management practices.
ABOUT US
One of the leading arts and humanities faculties in Australia, Macquarie University's Faculty of Arts is home to bold thinkers and passionate educators who are asking the big questions about the world. The Faculty of Arts puts staff and students’ engagement and success at the forefront of everything we do.
Macquarie University opened new museum facilities in 2021, combining both the Museum of Ancient Cultures and the Australian History Museum into one History Museum, to house and display both collections. The Museum of Ancient Cultures was the archaeological museum of Macquarie University holding a main collection of objects from cultures distributed largely around the Mediterranean Sea and the Near East as far as the Indus Valley; a small but significant papyrus collection; and a small coin and coin caste collection, primarily of ancient Greek and Roman numismatics. The Australian History Museum holds over 8,000 items reflecting Australia's history from colonisation to today.
The Macquarie University History Museum brings together unique collections of artefacts from five continents over more than 5,000 years, enabling teachers, students, researchers and visitors to encounter many aspects of the human condition. The Museum provides facilities and services to:
- foster collaborative research and publications with national and international partners
- engage students through participatory learning experiences
- enable access and exploration of collections through permanent and temporary exhibitions, publications, public events and educational programs
- drive ethical museum policies and practices.
The History Museum is a showpiece of the Faculty of Arts’ precinct and includes modern curatorial facilities and space for temporary as well as permanent/semi-permanent exhibitions.
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit your application online, including a covering letter addressing the essential criteria for the position (maximum 2 pages) and your resume.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in Museum Studies, Information Science, or a related field
- Proven experience in museum collections management, database administration, or similar roles
- Strong familiarity with museum cataloguing standards, as well as database systems like EMu, or similar
- Excellent attention to detail and efficient organisational skills
- High proficiency in data entry, record-keeping, and documentation
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration
- Analytical mindset with the ability to generate insights from collection data
- Understanding of legal and ethical considerations in collections management
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
Desirable Criteria
- Familiarity with object handling and conservation practices
Position Enquiries: Professor, Malcolm Choat, Head of Department of History and Archaeology at malcolm.choat@mq.edu.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 8 September 2024, at 11:59pm (AEST)
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close: 08/09/2024 11:59 PM
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