Collections Manager & Art Registry Lead

Attorney-General's Department; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) is seeking a Manager, Collections to oversee movement, documentation, storage and care of artworks in one of South Australia’s largest public art collections. You will ensure data accuracy in the collection management system and lead a skilled team committed to best-practice standards.

You will work with curators and registrars to support exhibitions, loans, and installations, while coordinating resources and ensuring secure storage solutions for current

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large public art collections.
• Ability to ensure data quality within collection management systems.
• Experience coordinating exhibitions and loan processes.
• Knowledge of museum standards and best practice handling of artworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee movement, storage and care of artworks in AGSA collection.
• Maintain data integrity in the collection management system.
• Coordinate resources for exhibition installations and conservation needs.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure long- and short-term storage solutions.

Skills

People management

Museum data management

Exhibitions coordination

Art handling

Museum standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies or related field

Tools

Collection management software

Job description

The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) is seeking a Manager, Collections to oversee movement, documentation, storage and care of artworks in one of South Australia’s largest public art collections. You will ensure data accuracy in the collection management system and lead a skilled team committed to best-practice standards.

You will work with curators and registrars to support exhibitions, loans, and installations, while coordinating resources and ensuring secure storage solutions for current