Registration Officer, Collection Storage

Working under the general supervision of the Senior Registration Officer, this position is part of a small team engaged in providing assistance in the art storage and preventive maintenance of the collection by undertaking the handling, transport, storage, packing, location and documentation of the Gallery’s 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. 

This position is a full-time, ongoing role. It is intended to establish an order of merit from this selection process to be used to fill similar vacancies, including part-time and job share arrangements over the next 12 months. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

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

• Assist in coordinating the art storage areas and undertake storage activities associated with the Gallery’s collection. This includes art handling across various media, both in-house and off-site, including undertaking the movement of artworks and Gallery assets and preparing artworks and Gallery assets for transport. 
• Update art movement information on the Collections Management System (CMS) and ensure all locations are accurate and updated in a timely manner. 
• Assist in the preventive maintenance of the Gallery’s collection by undertaking improved packing/repacking programs for works of art in storage, adhering to accepted Gallery practice. 
• Assist curatorial staff and visitors in accessing storage areas, as per agreed timetables and the Gallery’s collections policy. In accordance with the National Gallery’s collections policy, provide assistance to the annual stocktake of the collection. 
• Contribute to achieving departmental goals and fostering a positive team culture.

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen. 

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations 

Role specific mandatory qualifications /certification and/or registrations include:

• Experience and/or the ability to be trained in handling and moving works of art in a variety of media is highly desirable;.
• Experience and/or the ability to be trained in the use of the collection management system is highly desirable.
• Current Driver’s Licence is desirable
• Forklift licence or the ability to obtain a licence is desirable.
• Elevated work platform licences or the ability to obtain a licence is desirable.

To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

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 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 information above. 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.

An order of merit or merit pool, may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.