Art Handling Technician

IAS Fine Art Logistics Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IAS Fine Art Logistics Pty Ltd – Georges Hall NSW is seeking two Art Handling Technicians for permanent, full-time, onsite roles based in Georges Hall, Sydney. You will work across artwork installation, handling, packing, crating and fabrication, supporting a diverse range of projects.

Join TED Fine Art Australia, a division of IAS Fine Art Logistics, and contribute to safe preparation, movement, installation and protection of artworks while maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in artwork handling, exhibitions, installations, logistics or related trades.
• Knowledge of installation techniques, hanging systems and wall attachment methods.
• Strong health and safety awareness and ability to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handle, move, pack and prepare artworks for storage, transport and display.
• Assist with fabrication of crates and packing using industry methods.
• Install and deinstall artworks and museum objects on-site.
• Interpret layouts and project specifications; operate lifting equipment.
• Work with clients, project managers and technicians; follow safety practices.

Skills

Artwork handling

Exhibitions

Installations

Logistics

Fabrication

Job description

IAS Fine Art Logistics Pty Ltd – Georges Hall NSW

TED Fine Art Australia, a division of IAS Fine Art Logistics Pty Ltd, specialises in the installation, handling, packing and crating of fine art, antiques and museum objects.

We provide our services to national and state galleries, museums, auction houses, artists, private collectors, and corporate clients across Australia and internationally.

We are seeking two Art Handling Technicians for permanent, full-time, onsite roles based in Georges Hall, Sydney.

These opportunities suit practical, hands-on professionals who enjoy varied work and are looking to develop specialist skills across art handling, installation, packing and crating within Australia's fine art logistics industry.

About the Role

As an Art Handling Technician, you will work across artwork installation, handling, packing, crating and fabrication, supporting a diverse range of projects.

Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you will contribute to the safe preparation, movement, installation and protection of artworks and cultural objects while maintaining the highest standards of care, presentation and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle, move, pack and prepare artworks and cultural objects for storage, transport and display
• Assist with the fabrication of custom crates and the packing of the items using industry standard methods
• Install and deinstall artworks, exhibitions and museum objects
• Select and use appropriate hanging systems, mounting methods, hardware and wall attachment techniques
• Interpret layouts, technical drawings and project specifications
• Operate specialised equipment, including forklifts, gantries, hoists and lifting equipment
• Work collaboratively with clients, project managers and fellow technicians
• Follow Workplace Health & Safety requirements and safe work practices
• Support workshop, warehouse and onsite project activities as required

About You

• You are a reliable and practical professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You communicate well, work safely and are comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• Experience in artwork handling, exhibitions, installations, logistics, fabrication or a related trade environment
• Knowledge of installation techniques, hanging systems, hardware and wall attachment methods
• Strong awareness of Workplace Health & Safety requirements and safe manual handling practices
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent health and fitness and the ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within galleries, museums, cultural institutions or exhibition environments
• Carpentry, joinery, framing, fabrication or other trade-based skills
• Experience operating lifting and installation equipment
• While experience in all aspects of art handling, packing, crating and fabrication is not essential, training and mentoring will be provided to help successful candidates develop their skills across the full range of TED's services.

• Current Australian Driver License
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting and handling artworks and installation materials safely

Why Join TED Fine Art Australia?

• Work on significant art, museum and cultural projects across Australia
• Join a highly skilled specialist team within Australia’s leading fine art logistics group
• Gain experience across installation, handling, packing, crating and fabrication
• Receive ongoing in-house training, mentoring and professional development from experienced industry professionals
• Build a long-term career within a respected, family-owned Australian business

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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