Photography Studio Manager, Collections & Imaging Lead

National Museum of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Museum of Australia in Canberra seeks a Photography Studio Manager to lead the Studio, deliver collection photography and imaging objectives across the organisation. You will oversee operations, mentor staff and coordinate workflows to ensure high-quality capture of cultural heritage objects for preservation and access.

Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and contractors, staying abreast of imaging technologies, and aligning studio work with museum policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership capability in a studio setting.
• Experience photographing collections for preservation and access.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate imaging workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance and improvements to photography studio spaces.
• Lead a cohesive team with training and mentorship.
• Undertake collection, object and event photography with the team.
• Maintain technical standards and imaging environment to meet museum needs.
• Scope work with managers and set team priorities.
• Keep up with technology advancements and sector relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Museum to meet evolving imaging needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Photography

Studio management

Job description

National Museum of Australia in Canberra seeks a Photography Studio Manager to lead the Studio, deliver collection photography and imaging objectives across the organisation. You will oversee operations, mentor staff and coordinate workflows to ensure high-quality capture of cultural heritage objects for preservation and access.

Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders and contractors, staying abreast of imaging technologies, and aligning studio work with museum policies