Project Officer - Collections

About us 

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (‘NTAV’) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria's premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic properties and sites open to the public across Victoria. 

Overview  

Due to extensive remedial building works on a historic house museum, you will be documenting the entire house museum collection and packing objects for transportation to an off-site collection storage warehouse.  

About the role 

• Recording basic object condition details in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet  
• Documenting usual locations for objects throughout the house museum using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, detailed room plans, photography and videography 
• Labelling and packing objects for off-site transport and storage  
• Carrying out basic preventative object conservation where required (tasks include brush vacuuming and swab cleaning)  
• Ensuring all digital files are organised in Microsoft SharePoint according to project requirements 
• Prior to project commencement you will be fully briefed on site and trained in object handling and packing techniques, basic preventative conservation, data recording and object documentation procedures 
• Laptops, a Wi-Fi dongle and other essential materials will be provided. You will be required to use your own camera for object photography and videography 
• Due to the nature of the site, all staff are required to wear a P2 mask at all times inside the house museum  
• This role may be either full-time or part-time (Monday to Friday) depending on your availability. Estimated project duration of three months is based on a team of four full-time equivalent Project Officer roles   

About you 

• Demonstrated ability in using Microsoft Office suite programs (specifically Excel, Word and SharePoint) 
• Basic understanding of museum collections management software systems (Vernon or similar) desirable but not essential 
• Museum object handling experience desirable but not essential  
• Cultural materials conservation experience or qualification desirable but not essential 
• Basic photography and videography skills (using a mobile phone or digital camera) 
• Reliable with highly effective time management and organisational skills  
• Systematic approach to projects and processes 
• A friendly and positive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team or individually as required 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 

Applications  

To apply, please submit a PDF cover letter and resume via the Seek “Quick Apply” button.  

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and/or Working with Children check. Current unrestricted driver's license is essential.  

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.