This position reports to the Senior Registration Officer, Stores, and is predominantly based at the Gallery's offsite store at Hume. It 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 and related assets. The successful candidate must have the physical fitness required to handle and move a wide range of artwork safely, including the use of correct manual handling techniques and procedures. This role also requires the ability to obtain an ACT White Card and to operate a forklift and EWP (Elevated Work Platform). This is a full-time, ongoing employment opportunity available within the Registration Department within the Artistic Programs Portfolio. The key duties of the position include In accordance with the APS 3 work level standards, you will: Assist in handling a variety of works of art within the art storage areas and undertake storage activities associated with the National Gallery Collection, both in-house and off-site, including undertaking the movement of artworks and assets and preparing artworks and 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 National Gallery Collection by undertaking improved packing/repacking programs for works of art in storage in accordance with accepted Gallery practice. In accordance with the National Gallery's collections policy, provide assistance to the annual stocktake of the collection. Contribute to the security and safety of personnel, collection and other assets of the fine art store, including the supervision of onsite contractors when required. Observe National Gallery codes of conduct and safety regulations as stipulated by Australian and ACT work health and safety legislation for the wellbeing of yourself and colleagues. Contribute to achieving departmental goals including working in a collegiate and supportive team culture.
