Senior Museum Registration Officer - Acquisitions and Loans

• 3 days part-time, continuing opportunity
• Unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Museum Registration Officer – Acquisitions and Loans, to work in the University’s Chau Chak Wing Museum
• Base Salary $107K + 17% superannuation

The role plays a pivotal role in the stewardship of the Chau Chak Wing Museum's collections, leading the documentation and managing of complex inward and outward loans nationally and internationally, and the administration of acquisitions, including Cultural Gifts. It ensures collection records are accurate, compliant, and accessible, while supporting the safe movement and effective management of collection objects throughout their lifecycle.

As part of the Collections team, the position contributes to collection care, exhibitions, storage, packing, transport, freight and location control, and provides specialist input into policies, procedures, and documentation practices that support best-practice collections management and governance.

• extensive experience managing museum or gallery collections databases, including advanced proficiency in EMu, data management, reporting, data migration, and quality assurance processes
• well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to improve systems, workflows, and documentation practices to enhance collection integrity and accessibility
• proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• experience overseeing the registration, movement, packing, storage, and location control of museum objects, ensuring adherence to professional and industry standards
• sound knowledge of collection care principles, including preventive conservation practices, quarantine procedures, and collection handling requirements
• demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex projects, and deliver outcomes within deadlines in a dynamic environment
• strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, procedures, guidelines, and collection management documentation
• a commitment to workplace health and safety practices, including the safe handling and movement of collection objects.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations by email to riviera.son@sydney.edu.au.