Collection Manager, Art

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is looking for a valued new member of its Art Team to assist with managing the State Collection.

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Tasmania’s leading natural, cultural andheritage organisation. It is a combined museum, art gallery and herbarium with almost onemillion items of the State Collection in its care. TMAG is a Statutory Authority within the State Government and draws resources and staffing from the Department of State Growth. TMAG provides a vibrant, professional and stimulating environment for tourists, locals, employees, and volunteers.

Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent, flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

Duties

• Accession artworks into the collection database, ensuring accurate documentation, location information, text and curatorial descriptions are entered into the system.

• Coordinate the installation of collection items including locating, safely transporting and installing or hanging, as well as ensuring safe and organised art storage.

• Facilitate access to the Art Collection in consultation with curators across all sites.

• Assist the registrar in managing the storage, transport, packing and location tracking of both collection items and items on loan to and from TMAG.

• Lead the implementation of conservation and collection management best practice.

• Coordinate and maintain loans to Ministerial and government offices in close consultation with the relevant curators, registrar and conservators.

• Under instruction and/or advice from Conservators undertake basic cleaning of Art and Decorative Art collection material on open display, such as furniture, sculpture, frames and display cabinets.

Essential Requirements

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

• Tertiary degree in a relevant arts or arts management field.
• Manual Car Licence

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a museum and art gallery workplace.
• Forklift licence or willingness to obtain one

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. 

The following checks are to be conducted:

• Police check – crimes involving dishonesty.

For more information

Name: Ash Kerr

Position: Head of Art

Email: ash.kerr@tmag.tas.gov.au

Phone: 0475 395 486 

How to apply

Click here  – download and read the the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents at the bottom of the page, then click the Apply Now button to reach the Tasmanian Government job application portal. 

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.