• The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
  • an understanding of the role of a major specialist collection in meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and researchers.
  • capacity to learn about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights, Indigenous cultural protocols, and related cultural safety issues.
  • ability to undertake collection management and documentation work, with attention to detail. Including appropriate care and handling of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork, cultural and heritage materials.
  • ability to manage workload, achieve set goals in a timely and accurate manner and respond positively to change in a flexible manner.
  • ability to work effectively as a part of a small team, including seeking input from others and contributing to team planning.
  • capacity to contribute to policy, procedure, and workflow development.
  • ability to maintain administrative documentation and records to support team workflows.
  • The ideal candidate will come with the following cultural capabilities:
  • understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
  • understands the protocols for providing culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
  • shows sensitivity and respect for culture in responding to individual needs and circumstances.
  • understands the role of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in a national collecting institution.
About Collections Services Group
The Collections Services Group is responsible for the development, management, and preservation of the AIATSIS Collection. The Group manages, describes, preserves, and digitises the AIATSIS Collection.

About Collections Services
Collection Development and Care (CDC) sits within the Collection Services Group and is comprised of four units. CDC’s purpose is to develop, conserve and preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage material in the AIATSIS collection in a culturally safe manner using best practice processes, technology, and support. CDC is responsible for developing, describing and cataloguing the AIATSIS print and published collection, engaging with donors and depositors to expand the Collection, curating domestic and international display and exhibitions (online and physical), implementing collection care practices, facilitating loans, and managing the rights environment of the AIATSIS collection. CDC works closely with Collection Management, Collection Preservation and Digitisation and Collection Access teams to support the discoverability and accessibility of the AIATSIS collection for all Australians.
This position sits in the Conservation, Registration and Loans unit and reports to the Preventative Conservator. As the Collection Care Officer, you will:
provide conservation support and logistical services as it relates to movement of material to and from AIATSIS.
act as the key point of contact between object lenders and related third-party service providers and the Curatorial and Conservation teams.
maintain a variety of documentation in relation to the administration and reporting of loans and the movement of materials between AIATSIS facilities, lenders, and other third-party providers.
undertake appropriate arrangements for object movements including, organising freight, insurance, quarantine, statutory, and policy compliance.
be responsible for assisting with basic conservation activities under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Conservator and Preventative Conservator.
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05/05/2024

Donna Wilks

[email protected]

612 93905

Full Time
ACTON
ACT
$71,560 - $78,001
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