Art Collection Officer

Art Collection Officer

Company: RMIT University

Location: Melbourne

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Time Left to Apply: End Date: October 8, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR34077

Overview:

Part-time (0.8/28.8 hours per week), Fixed Term position until October 2025

Salary Level: HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation

Based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the Role:

As Art Collections Officer, you will provide support to the Technical Collections Coordinator working with RMIT Art Collection. You will work collaboratively in a team environment and with key stakeholders across the University to support the care, management and access of RMIT’s art assets.

This includes applying specialist collections expertise to carry out collection registration, auditing, digitisation, object handling, art installation, integrated pest management, and preventative conservation and collection research.

This position is ideal for someone with experience working in a museum or gallery, as well as experience working with collection catalogues and databases. If you enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems, and pride yourself on your high attention to detail, this could be a great role for you.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in collection management practices, including the application of national and international principles, practices, standards, and ethics relating to the documentation and care of cultural collections; and experience in the storage, handling, rehousing and installation of a variety of art collection object types.


• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using Axiell Emu or a comparable collections management database.


• High level interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to provide a high-quality service to students and researchers, and to contribute as an effective member of a small team.


• Demonstrated effective organisational skills and a well-developed ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio:

The International and Engagement portfolio is responsible for RMIT’s international strategy and agenda, including international development and partnerships and oversight of our international operations including RMIT Vietnam and RMIT Europe. It also incorporates the university’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Talent Support via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description: Art Collection Officer

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Applications Close:

7 Oct 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.

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