Job opportunity

This role will undertake the documentation and digitisation of moveable heritage collections using Vernon CMS. Based in West Perth, occasional travel to National Trust properties will be required, sometimes involving an overnight stay. The role will contribute to the management of and increase access to the National Trust's collections.
Key Duties:

1. Upgrading of existing data base records and collections documentation in Vernon CMS, including removal of duplicate records;
2. Preparation of standard reports including stock-take and valuations;
3. Accessioning of artefacts into Vernon CMS;
4. Research where required to support database records;
5. Photography of artefacts and coordination of collections photography, including supervision of photographer;
6. Preparation of content for online collections access;
7. Preparation of reports and other correspondence as required; and
8. Other duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Essential:

1. Demonstrated experience and well-developed knowledge of Verno CMS;
2. Demonstrated experience in collections documentation and digitisation in a museum or similar collecting institution;
3. Demonstrated research skills with application to collections documentation;
4. Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and independently;
5. Excellent communication and reporting skills, verbal and written, with attention to detail;
6. Demonstrated information and technology skills, including database collections management systems and the use of Office Suite of software;
7. "C" Class Driver's Licence; and
8. National Police Clearance.

Desirable:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Archival/Library studies or related disciplines;
2. Knowledge of collections management, including artefact handling and storage;
3. Experience with paper based legacy documentation records; and
4. Basic artefact photography skills.

This is a twelve month fixed-term contract.

Applicants found sutiable, but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at the National Trust for a period of twelve months.

The National Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities and people from culturally linguistic and diverse backgrounds to apply for positions which may suit within the organisation.

The position is at 0.6 FTE, Level 3.1 (GOSAC Award), $47,493 annual salary.

Applicants must address the selection criteria in their application.

Applications must be marked private and confidential and addressed to:

Enzo Sirna AM

Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director Corporate Services

National Trust of Western Australia

4 Havelock Street, WEST PERTH, WA 6005.

Applications may be sent electronically to:

Enzo.Sirna@ntwa.com.au

Applications close Friday 14 June 2024: 5.00pm WST