Head of Art (424221)
Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - Professional Stream Band 3
Salary:
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Job description:
To lead the Art team to manage, develop and promote the fine art and decorative art collections through curation, exhibition development and research. Provide expert advice and services that contributes to knowledge of art at a departmental, national and international level, promoting TMAG as a centre of excellence. Ensure that the collection held by TMAG is made accessible through exhibitions, displays, publications, education and other public programs. Coordinate all aspects of acquisition, curation, research and display of the state art and decorative arts collections.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).
Duties
- Lead, support and manage the activities of the Art team within a multi-disciplinary organisation to deliver high quality art services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the art collections including collection documentation, collection care, research, digitisation, storage and the selection and coordination of all aspects of acquisitions in line with TMAG policies.
- Curate, project manage and support exhibitions and other public programs, promoting TMAG and the collection, including providing expert advice to public and research enquiries.
- Prepare, implement and report on strategic and business plans for the Art team to align with TMAG’s policy and legislative frameworks.
- Undertake provenance and due diligence research for proposed acquisitions and loans to institutional, regulative and legislative framework and policy standards.
- In consultation with the Director and Deputy Director Research and Collections, develop and maintain sound working relationships with donors, potential donors, artists, curators, academics and other stakeholders who benefit TMAG and its collections.
- Pursue external funds and co-operative arrangements with other organisations that are aligned to the TMAG strategic Business Plan.
Essential Requirements
- A degree from a recognised university or college.
Desirable Requirements
- At least five years of curatorial experience in a public gallery or museum.
- Postgraduate qualifications or an established record of research are desirable.
Pre-employment Requirements
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted.
- Police check – crimes involving dishonesty.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties - Head of Art (424221).docx
Statement of Duties - Head of Art (424221).pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Eleanor Cave |
| Position: |
Deputy Director, Research and Collections |
| Email: |
eleanor.cave@tmag.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
03 6165 6924 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf