Description:
The Role
The Burnie City Council is reimagining the delivery of its arts and cultural services to create a new community hub for the people of Burnie. This will be achieved through the creation of a redesigned single site arts centre incorporating gallery, museum and performing arts activities, known as ‘Burnie Arts’, with culture and creativity represented through the arts, history, performance and stories of contemporary life
As the Collections Officer, you will play a vital role in the oversight of our museum and gallery’s collections. You will be responsible for the documentation, preservation, storage, and movement of collection items, ensuring best practice standards in collection management. You will work closely with the Curator to support exhibitions, loans, research, and public engagement initiatives.
About You
You are someone who brings both passion and professionalism to your work with museum collections. With a background in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage, History, or a related discipline, you have a solid understanding of the principles and practices that underpin responsible collection care. You’ve had hands-on experience in a museum, gallery, or cultural institution and are confident in your ability to handle, store, and document objects in accordance with industry standards. Familiarity with collection management systems will be an advantage, as will an understanding of conservation protocols, digitisation processes, and exhibition preparation.
You will work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholder groups, your communication skills will be exceptional and you will share your technical expertise, knowledge and experiences to cultivate an invigorated and vibrant cultural precinct for the Burnie community.
Although experience is preferred, we're open to applications from individuals who are just starting out in their careers. If you're eager to learn, have strong communication skills, and are ready to take the first step into a career as a Collections Officer, we’d love to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided to help you succeed in the role.
About Us
This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Collections Officer. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team who are passionate about preserving the past and inspiring the future.
Questions?
For confidential enquiries please contact Sallyann Marshall on (03) 6430 5818orsmarshall@burnie.tas.gov.auInterested in applying?
If you are passionate about community engagement, the arts and collection innovations, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re looking for a role which provides lots of room for personal and professional growth and will allow you to make a big difference to the community, organisation and our people, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants asked to submit:- Cover letter, providing a brief introduction summarising the ‘About You’ criteria and an outline of your interest and motivation in applying for the role,
- A 2-3 page statement summarising the ‘To Be Successful’ selection criteria as it relates to you; and
- Curriculum vitae outlining relevant work experience and qualifications.