Job Description

Join our team as a part-time Registrar & Collections Officer, where you will play a key role in preserving and managing our region's valuable cultural collections. We are seeking someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a passion for arts and culture.

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- Part Time
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- Job Number: R2785
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- Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 1 October 2026
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About the Opportunity

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This is a unique chance for a passionate collections professional to join Mildura's Gallery & Heritage team as the Registrar & Collections Officer, managing and enhancing a diverse collection spanning visual arts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material, public art and social history. Working across collections management, exhibition delivery, research and community engagement, you will play a key role in preserving, documenting and making our cultural heritage accessible while contributing to exciting projects that help tell the story of our region.

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What you will bring

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Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Museum Studies, Collection Management, Curatorial Practice, Art History, Cultural Heritage, Conservation, or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in a museum, gallery, archive or cultural heritage environment involving collection management, documentation, exhibitions or conservation practice.
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- Skilled experience in collection registration, cataloguing, documentation and collection management systems within a gallery, museum or cultural heritage environment.
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- Knowledge of collection care, preventative conservation principles, artwork handling and exhibition installation practices.
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- Strong organisational,



communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
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- A passion for arts, culture and heritage, combined with a proactive approach and commitment to professional standards and cultural protocols.
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Salary and conditions

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The position is classified within Band 5 of Council's Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $40.52 per hour plus statutory superannuation.

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Benefits

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As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

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- Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.
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- Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees
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- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
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- Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay
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- Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements
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- Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
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- Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members
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- Active Social Clubs
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Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity.



We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities.

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We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

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All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

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Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.

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About our organisation

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Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au

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About our region

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Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.

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Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic skilled, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au

📌 Registrar & Collections Officer (Mildura)
🏢 Careers at Council
📍 Mildura