Address VPS 2.1.4: $38.01 per hour plus 11% superannuation Closing date for applications: 5pm on 26 February 2024
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking casual Assistant Installation Technicians to provide high level support to the NGV Exhibition and Collection team through the installation and handling of artworks for exhibitions and collection displays
ABOUT THE POSITION Under the supervisor’s guidance, you will be responsible for installing, de-installing and lighting exhibitions, collection displays and other projects at the NGV sites in accordance with accepted international museum and conservation best practice standards. Other key responsibilities include:
Assisting supervisors when collecting and installing artworks at various public sector locations, private residences and offices and packing artworks for transport and long-term storage.
Fabricating and installing a range of display support material for exhibitions, collection displays, programs, and events.
Monitoring object condition and report any damage or deterioration to Manager, Exhibition and Collection Operations, conservation, and registration departments.
Ensuring equipment is maintained in a serviceable order and conducting monthly inventories of tool trolleys. Maintaining general housekeeping of the collection and holding stores and Installation workshop
To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience in ART HANDLING, creative fabrication, technical trades and/or museum lighting, with an eagerness to acquire new knowledge, skills, and techniques.
Possession of high-risk work qualifications (forklift, boom, rigging, EWP), driver’s license and truck license would be an advantage. Applicants with awareness of electrical safety standards and experience with museum, theatre, or exhibition lighting techniques; mount making, silver solder and/or welding experience; or experience in CCV or signage installation experience will be well regarded.
Please note the lifting and movement of heavy objects is an inherent requirement of the position and therefore the preferred candidates will be required to be physically fit. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a fitness assessment prior to commencing work at the NGV.
Please ensure to include reference number 253 in the subject line of your application.
For more details refer to the role statement attached.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please send a covering letter, a separate statement addressing each of the key selection criteria as they relate to the job accountabilities and resume to job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or forward your application to Job Applications, Human Resources, National Gallery of Victoria, PO Box 7259, Melbourne VIC 3004 by 5pm on February 26, 2024.
The National Gallery of Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace. As such, the National Gallery of Victoria encourages applications from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and it is our policy to consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disabilities.
To submit an application, please send:
covering letter
statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement
your curriculum vitae (CV)
Email job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au
By post Human Resources Manager National Gallery of Victoria PO Box 7259 Melbourne VIC 3004
