Senior Registrar & Collections Operations Lead

Australian War Memorial; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian War Memorial is seeking a Registrar to lead Registration, including Acquisitions, Loans & Exhibitions, and Storage, Movement & Assurance. The role reports to the Head of Collection Services and helps deliver core collection management functions for the National Collection.

Applicants must be Australian citizens under APS rules and will undergo a National Police Check. A merit pool may be created for future vacancies over the next 18 months, with probation for new APS hires.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required under the Public Service Act 1999 provisions.
• National Police Check is required for all external applicants offered employment, in line with Protective Security Policy Framework.
• A probation period applies to successful APS appointments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage three teams within Registration: Acquisitions, Loans & Exhibitions, and Storage, Movement & Assurance.
• Oversee operations of three Assistant Registrars and their teams for donations, transfers, purchases, gifts, deaccessioning, loans, gallery access and changeovers.
• Ensure collection assurance, storage and movement are maintained in the National Collection.
• Collaborate with curatorial and conservation sections to set priorities and work programs for Registration.
• Report to the Head of Collection Services and contribute to core collection management functions.

Job description

The Australian War Memorial is seeking a Registrar to lead Registration, including Acquisitions, Loans & Exhibitions, and Storage, Movement & Assurance. The role reports to the Head of Collection Services and helps deliver core collection management functions for the National Collection.

Applicants must be Australian citizens under APS rules and will undergo a National Police Check. A merit pool may be created for future vacancies over the next 18 months, with probation for new APS hires.