We are seeking suitable applicants that will be responsible for assisting in the storage and preventative maintenance of the collection by undertaking object movement in-house and off-site, including but not limited to handling, transport, storage, packing, location, stocktaking, object digital imaging and ongoing maintenance of collection stores, ensuring optimal internal and external access to the collections.
Reporting directly to the Gallery & Museum Manager, you will oversee all object movement at all stages and are responsible for keeping the collections inventory Database, Axiell EMU up-to-date, assisting with the photography and digitising of the collection.
The Broken Hill City Art Gallery and the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum, locally known as the GeoCentre, are repositioning themselves for 21st-century service delivery. The Gallery and Museum team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Council is a leading partner with our community to achieve our city’s vision of being a living museum known among the world’s heritage cities, persistently at the forefront of remote community revival and resiliently transforming its economy to deliver diverse and equitable wealth.
The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:
- A ‘can do’ attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
- Commitment to a values and behaviours leadership model and preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
- Building a culture where the ‘organisation-wide’ adopted values and behaviours of the organisation are championed.
- Commitment to embracing Council’s customer service framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
- Have a commitment to the livability of our community.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks of annual leave
- Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Corporate Health and well-being programs
- Employee growth and career development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Social Clubs
Appointment will be subject to:
- Pre-employment Medical
- National Police and Background Check
- Reference Checks
Job Reference: BHCC-AGM-08
Please see attached Collections and Gallery Officer Position Description
Any questions about the role can be directed to Kathy Graham, Gallery & Museum Manager, on (08) 8080 3113.
For more information and to apply for this role, click here and provide Council with a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) addressing how you meet the essential selection criteria and upload an up-to-date CV with at least two current referees.
Applications close Friday11 July 2025 at 5 pm.
Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. People from indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please contact Council’s People & Culture Department on (08) 8080 3342.
Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.