Assistant Registrar Collection Storage & Logistics at Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

88035.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art handling, Art packing, Collection management, Logistics, Manual dexterity, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Driver's license

Industry

Description

Assistant Registrar G1 Art Handling & Packing Temporary, up to November 2027 Full time Sydney CBD - The Domain Assistant Registrar Grade 1 Total Remuneration Package up to $99,921 Salary Range (71,777 to $88,035) Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people. The Art Gallery attracts around 2 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year. With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences. We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future. For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au. About the Role The role is responsible for collection management activities relating to object packing, storage, handling and transport logistics. This position in centered on the development of bespoke packing for collection items and key collection management activities within Collection Storage and Logistics team. For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement. What Technical/Soft Skills you require Substantial experience in moving, packing and handling art, coupled with manual dexterity and proven experience in fine art packing and handling. Good communication and organisational skills Hold a current NSW driver’s license Targeted Questions When packing an artwork from the Gallery Collection that is going on outward loan to another cultural institution for exhibition & display, what issues would you need to consider for successful packing/transit and what information should you provide for the safe handling and installation at the borrowing institution (max 300 words) Provide an example of when you worked in a collaborative environment on concurrent projects with multiple deadlines. Outline how you were able to manage your responsibilities to ensure the deadlines were met (max 300 words) To submit your application online, please provide: For your application to be considered Your resume (maximum five pages) A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above A response to the Targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form (max 300 words each) Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate. Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups. We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via recruitment@ag.nsw.gov.au. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here. Enquiries If you require further details about this role, please contact Paul Solly, Collections Storage & Logistics Manager at Paul.Solly@ag.nsw.gov.auL. If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@ag.nsw.gov.au. For more information about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process Closing date for applications: 10am 27 April 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for collection management activities including object packing, storage, handling, and transport logistics. It focuses on developing bespoke packing solutions for collection items within the Collection Storage and Logistics team.