VPS 2.1.4: $37.63 per hour plus 10.5% superannuation
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 02 June 2023
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking casual Assistant Installation Technicians to provide high-level support to the NGV Exhibition and Collection team through the installation and handling of artworks for exhibitions and collection displays.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the supervisor’s guidance, you will be responsible for installing, de-installing and lighting exhibitions, collection displays and other projects at the NGV sites in accordance with accepted international museum and conservation best practice standards. Other key responsibilities include:
- Assisting supervisors when collecting and installing artworks at various publicsector locations, private residences and offices and packing artworks for transport and long-term storage.
- Fabricating and installing a range of display support material for exhibitions,collection displays, programs,and events.
- Monitoring object condition and report any damage or deterioration to Manager, Exhibition and Collection Operations, conservation, and registration departments.
- Ensuring equipment is maintained in a serviceable order and conducting monthly inventories of tool trolleys. Maintaining general housekeeping of the collection and holding stores and Installation workshop
To be successful in this position, you will have previous experience in art handling, creative fabrication, technical trades and/or museum lighting, with an eagerness to acquire new knowledge, skills, and techniques.
Possession of high risk work qualifications (forklift, boom, rigging, EWP), driver’s license and truck license would be an advantage. Applicants with awareness of electrical safety standards and experience with museum, theatre, or exhibition lighting techniques; mount making, silver solder and/or welding experience; or experience in CCV or signage installation experience will be well regarded.
Please note the lifting and movement of heavy objects is an inherent requirement of the position, and therefore, the preferred candidates will be required to be physically fit. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a fitness assessment prior to commencing work at the NGV.
HOW TO APPLY
For full application details and a copy of the role statement, please refer to our website https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/about/people-and-careers/join-the-team/. Applications close at 5pm on 02 June 2023.
