Manager, Collections
Reference 3D243760

Job Reference:

3D243760

Eligibility:

External Vacancy – Open to Everyone

Business Unit:

Art Gallery of South Australia

Location:

Adelaide, CBD

Salary Range:

$92,122 - $102,456

Classification:

ASO500

Duration:

Up to 24 months

Closing Date:

16 Nov 2026

Role Highlights

- Care for one of Australia's most significant public art collections
- Play a key role in delivering major exhibition programs
- Shape best-practice collection management across the Gallery

Role Details

Working within AGSA’s Registration team, alongside the Head Registrar and Curators, this role is pivotal in safeguarding one of South Australia's largest and most loved public art collections while enabling exhibitions, acquisitions, loans, and installations that inspire hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The Manager, Collections oversees the movement, documentation, storage, and care of works of art, and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of data within the collection management system and leading a skilled team of professionals dedicated to best-practice museum standards. The role supports exhibition installation schedules, allocating resources to ensure deadlines are met, coordinates the movement of work including identifying and prioritising conservation needs and works closely with other teams across AGSA to ensure suitable short and long term storage solutions.

Special Conditions

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.




- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- Some interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.
- This role requires a National Criminal History check.

For more information please see the role description:

Role Description - Manager, Collections - ASO5.pdf

About the Department

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business
The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia. Its purpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist and audiences, achieving this through its world-renowned art collection, gallery building, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and future generations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions,



pillar exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings being the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay Art Prize. The AGSA collection comprises more than 48,000 works of art spanning two millennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences - to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSAs artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Rosie Davies - Head of Corporate Services

08 7085 16***

Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

We welcome and value applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. If you require any additional support, please provide us with details through the application process.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Manager, Collections (Adelaide)
🏢 Department of the Premier & Cabinet
📍 Adelaide