Collections Database Officer
14378
Level 3
Salary $83,114 - $89,226 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024
About the position
AGWA is seeking an experienced professional with strong technical and database administration skills, and attention to detail, to join the Gallery’s Registration team. The Collections Database Officer will manage and maintain the Collection Management System (CMS), which preserves information about artworks in the State Art Collection. This important role is responsible for ensuring the ongoing accuracy, security, and accessibility of data related to the Collection, and to facilitate staff use of the CMS, so that gallery staff and the public can reliably access accurate and up-to-date collection records.
The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) is the State’s premier Art Museum. Situated in the heart of Perth’s Cultural Centre, the Main and Centenary Galleries house the State Art Collection of over 18,700 works by renowned local and international artists from the 1800’s to today, including approximately 3,000 Aboriginal works.
We are committed to developing an equitable and diverse workforce that is representative of the Western Australian community at all levels of employment.
Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for positions at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
Conditions
This is a part time, permanent vacancy.
A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate be required prior to commencement of employment, as per the Department’s Police Record Screening Policy.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants for this position may be considered for ‘similar’ vacancies within the Culture and Arts Portfolio and/or 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. Future vacancies may be considered – permanent and fixed term, part time and full time.
Job Description
As per attached JDF.
Selection Criteria
As per Work-Related Requirements in the attached JDF.
Application Instructions
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line and must provide:
- a comprehensive CV which includes the contact details for two (2) work related referees. Applicants should nominate at least one current supervisor / manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- no more than two (2) A4 page (Word or PDF document) outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the Work-Related Requirements that are listed on the attached Job Description Form
Please note that all the Essential Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact a member of the HR Team on (08) 9492 6614 or email hr@artgallery.wa.gov.au for further assistance.
For further job-related information, please contact Aston Gibbs, Registrar of Collections on (08) 9492 6632.
