Installation Technician

The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Installation Technician Pool

Level 2

Salary range $79,604 - $85,350

About the position
We are seeking Installation Technicians on a casual basis to join the team at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), to support for the preparation, installation, maintenance, and de-installation of exhibitions, collection displays, and loans.

An exciting opportunity to join the State’s premier Art Gallery as we work to present the work of local, national and international artists for the enjoyment of our audiences. The position requires an interest in arts and culture, a warm, welcoming and collaborative nature, interpersonal and organisational skills, willingness to learn and exceptional attention to detail.

AGWA are establishing a pool of skilled and experienced Installation Technicians to fill immediate and future casual opportunities. This pool will run for a period of 24 months from the initial appointment and applicants deemed suitable may be considered for similar vacancies.

For further job-related information, please contact Exhibitions Display Coordinator, Ben Green at *********@artgallery.wa.gov.au

About AGWA
The Art Gallery of Western Australia develops and maintains the best public art collection in the State and the world’s pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art. Our purpose is to preserve, interpret, display and acquire historic and contemporary visual arts. Through our collections, programs and events, we offer visitors exciting encounters with Western Australia art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and the art of the world. The Art Gallery of Western Australia has an established national and international reputation and brings major world exhibitions to Western Australia and takes Western Australian initiated exhibitions to the world.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia is a Statutory Authority within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS). We are committed to developing an equitable and diverse workforce that is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for positions at The Art Gallery of Western Australia

Location
This position is located in central Perth within the Cultural Centre hub close to the bustling café, tourist and shopping districts.

How to apply for this position
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide;

• A comprehensive CV including contact details of two referees, with a preference of one from a current/most recent line manager
• One (1) A4 page (maximum) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form

For further details on how to apply please read the attached ‘Applicant Information’.

Please note that all of the Essential Work Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Human Resources at **@artgallery.wa.gov.au            

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

Conditions
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, have permanent resident status in Australia or have a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia for the period of your employment contract.          

Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within AGWA and the wider public sector which arise within a reasonable period of time. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.

NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

CLOSING DATE: 21 August 2026 at 4:00pm (AWST)