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Form of work- Part time (2 days a week), Ongoing
- Band 4, Starting salary $66,058 (pro rata) plus superannuation
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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The role
The Bendigo Art Gallery has a rare opportunity to work as a Technician. In this varied role, you will undertake a range of duties including:
- Display and hang artworks and museum objects
- Assist with the storage of the gallery collection
- Prepare and pack artworks for transit
- Receive, un-crate and re-create artworks for exhibitions
- Assist in the presentation and maintenance of the gallery display spaces
This position is 2 days per week, ideally Tuesday and Thursday.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will have experience in art exhibition installation and de-installation, an understanding of the care and storage of a gallery or museum collection, excellent time management skills, good communication skills with a customer service focus and enjoy working in a busy team environment.
This role involves manual handling so understanding of safe manual handling practices and ability to (or willingness to learn) how to operate relevant equipment eg scissor lift, is required.
A satisfactory police records check is required for this position.
Benefits
- Base hourly rate $33.43 | Annual salary increases
- Flexible employment arrangements | Generous leave provisions
- Learning and development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, including details on flexible work arrangements please contact Simone Bloomfield, Collections Manager on (03) 5434 6***. Visit our Bendigo Art Gallery website for more information.
To apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Monday 18 March 2024.
