Lead Archivist

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Powerhouse Ultimo, is seeking a Lead Archivist - Institutional Archives to own and advance the museum's institutional archives, ensuring accessibility, robust management and preservation to the highest standards. This hands-on specialist role leads archival projects and provides expert advice across the organisation.

Based at Powerhouse Ultimo, you will work with research teams, exhibitions and programs, ensuring archival integrity while supporting the

Qualifications

• Lead archival projects and manage institutional archives.
• Provide expert advice to researchers and programs across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead archival projects and ensure accessibility, management and preservation of institutional archives.
• Support research, exhibitions and programs across the organisation.

Job description

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences – Ultimo NSW

Archivist 2
Temporary Full-time, 4 years contract
Powerhouse Ultimo

We're looking for a Lead Archivist - Institutional Archives to take ownership of the museum's institutional archives-ensuring they are accessible, well-managed and preserved to the highest standards. This is a hands-on, specialist role where you'll lead archival projects, provide expert advice, and support research, exhibitions and programs across the organisation.

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

Role Description

Archivist 2
Temporary Full-time, 4 years contract
Powerhouse Ultimo

We're looking for a Lead Archivist - Institutional Archives to take ownership of the museum's institutional archives-ensuring they are accessible, well-managed and preserved to the highest standards. This is a hands-on, specialist role where you'll lead archival projects, provide expert advice, and support research, exhibitions and programs across the organisation.

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

Candidate Guide

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBT+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.