This role will see you as part of a small team engaged in providing assistance in the packing and preparation of works for the Sharing the National Collection partnership program by undertaking the handling, transport, storage, packing, location control and documentation of the National Gallery’s art collection.

Key responsibilities

- Assist in the preventive maintenance of the National Gallery’s collection by undertaking improved packing/repacking programs for works of art.
- Assist in scheduling the packing and transport of works of art for storage, loan and exhibition.
- Engage and consult with internal stakeholders for packing requirements in accordance with the Gallery’s collection policy.
- Maintain artwork movement information on the Collection Management System (CMS)



and ensure that all information is accurate and kept up to date in a timely manner.

What you need

- Prepare works of art for storage and transit in accordance with the Gallery’s best practice procedures under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Registration Officer (Packing).
- They will have demonstrated ability to use hand tools and basic carpentry shills packing and preparing works for transport and storage under the guidance and direction of the Senior Registration Officer (Packing).
- This is a part time, non-ongoing employment opportunity available within the Registration Department with the opportunity to become fulltime after 12 months.

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📌 Registration Officer, Assistant Packer (Sharing the National Collection) (Parkes Shire Council)
🏢 National Gallery of Australia
📍 Parkes Shire Council