Registration Officer, Assistant Packer (Sharing the National Collection)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This role will see you as part of a small team engaged in providing assistance in the packing and preparation of works for the Sharing the National Collection partnership program by undertaking the handling, transport, storage, packing, location control and documentation of the National Gallery’s art collection.

Our successful candidate will have a level of physical fitness required to handle and move a wide range of works of art which includes correct manual handling techniques and procedures.  They will have demonstrated ability to use hand tools and basic carpentry shills packing and preparing works for transport and storage under the guidance and direction of the Senior Registration Officer (Packing).

This is a part-time, non-ongoing employment opportunity available within the Registration Department with the opportunity to become fulltime after 12 months. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

In accordance with the APS 3 work level standards, you will:

• Prepare works of art for storage and transit in accordance with the Gallery’s best practice procedures under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Registration Officer (Packing). Assist in the preventive maintenance of the National Gallery’s collection by undertaking improved packing/repacking programs for works of art.
• Assist in scheduling the packing and transport of works of art for storage, loan and exhibition. Engage and consult with internal stakeholders for packing requirements in accordance with the Gallery’s collection policy. 
• Maintain artwork movement information on the Collection Management System (CMS) and ensure that all information is accurate and kept up to date in a timely manner. 
• Ensure the workstations, art packing and loading dock areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner. Assist with the maintenance of packing tools and machinery and restocking of supplies.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Work Health and Safety guidelines. 

Qualifications, Certifications and Registration

To be eligible for this role you must

• hold an Australian Citizenship, and
• satisfy a police check.

Role specific mandatory qualifications certification and/or registrations include:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Experience and/or the ability to be trained in installing works of art in a variety of media is highly desirable.
• Forklift and/or elevated work platform licences desirable but not mandatory

HOW TO APPLY

To download a detailed Position Description, go to the NGA website.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the ‘Our ideal candidate’ information above. 

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the ‘Who are we looking for?’ section. 

Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

As part of your application process, we ask that you also complete the personal particulars form as well.

To apply for this role please forward your application to ***********@nga.gov.au.