Museum Collections Manager, Documentation

  • Temporary
  • Sydney

Website Sydney_Uni Chau Chak Wing Museum, The University of Sydney

The Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney is looking for a Museum Collections Manager, Documentation to join the team.

  • Full time, fixed term for 9 months
  • Base Salary $108K + 17% superannuation

 

About the opportunity

The Museum Collections Manager, Documentation primary functions include the administration and maintenance of the Museums’ collections database, (EMu); and its online collection search (IMu). In this role you will develop and implement standard museum procedures, manage documentation and compliance staff, and tasks, including acquisitions, stocktaking and valuations, while also supporting the Head, Collections Management in the care, documentation, installation, storage, packing, transport and location control of the Chau Chak Wing Museum collections, acquisitions, exhibitions and loans.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • develop, write and implement standard museum procedures
  • train and supervise museum staff and volunteers in all aspects of collections documentation
  • serve as the administrator for the Museums’ Collections Management System, EMu; including development, upgrades, maintenance and support of the web interface
  • design and manage designated projects of the collection including staffing, resources, procedures and deliverables
  • instigate and manage data capture to support and enable future methods of collection data use
  • assist with the packing, handling, transport and installation of collection, acquisition and loan items.

 

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
  • previous experience working in a Museum or Art Gallery including art/object handling and installation work
  • experience administering EMu or a similar Collection Management System
  • high level attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • highly organised with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoplewomenpeople living with a disabilitypeople from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button here.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kristy Fairweather Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]

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