Art Gallery of Western Australia
Collections Photographer
10129
Level 4
Salary $95,782 - $100,526 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 (PSCA)
About the position
AGWA is seeking a professional photographer with demonstrated experience of photographing two- and three-dimensional works of art to join the Gallery’s in-house digitisation team. The Collections Photographer will be responsible for the photography of works of art in the State Art Collection, which can be both routine and complex. This important role is also responsible for the management and timely delivery of image files in Digital Asset Management (DAM) compatible file formats for AGWA’s online uses.
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 18,800 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, 12 month contract 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 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.
- a portfolio via pdf or link to a folio or website. Examples of your work should showcase previous photographs that demonstrate your experience photographing works of art made in a range of media and of different sizes, and of using a colour checker to ensure appropriate reproduction.
If you are seeking part time or job share arrangements, this should be clearly stated in your application.
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 6619 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.
NO FAXED, LATE OR PROFORMA APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
WORK TYPE: Fixed Term, Part Time
LOCATION: Perth
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