Art Collections Manager & Registrations Lead

Government Of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Of South Australia, and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) in Adelaide, is seeking a Manager, Collections to safeguard one of South Australia’s largest public art collections and enable exhibitions, acquisitions, loans and installations that inspire visitors.

The role leads the movement, documentation, and care of works, maintains data integrity in the collection management system, and directs a skilled team to museum standards. Some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee movement, documentation, storage and care of artworks to maintain the integrity of the collection management system.
• Support exhibition installation schedules and allocate resources to meet deadlines.
• Identify and prioritise conservation needs and coordinate with AGSA teams to ensure suitable storage solutions.

Job description

Government Of South Australia, and the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) in Adelaide, is seeking a Manager, Collections to safeguard one of South Australia’s largest public art collections and enable exhibitions, acquisitions, loans and installations that inspire visitors.

The role leads the movement, documentation, and care of works, maintains data integrity in the collection management system, and directs a skilled team to museum standards. Some travel and after-hours work may be required.