Manager, Collections

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

• Care for one of Australia's most significant public art collections
• Play a key role in delivering major exhibition programs
• Shape best-practice collection management across the Gallery

Working within AGSA’s Registration team, alongside the Head Registrar and Curators, this role is pivotal in safeguarding one of South Australia's largest and most loved public art collections while enabling exhibitions, acquisitions, loans, and installations that inspire hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.The Manager, Collections oversees the movement, documentation, storage, and care of works of art, and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of data within the collection management system and leading a skilled team of professionals dedicated to best-practice museum standards. The role supports exhibition installation schedules, allocating resources to ensure deadlines are met, coordinates the movement of work including identifying and prioritising conservation needs and works closely with other teams across AGSA to ensure suitable short and long term storage solutions.

Special Conditions

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• Some interstate travel involving overnight absences may be required.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.
  

Manager, Collections Adelaide, CBD, AU