Archives Manager

Pay

$123,120 - $137,177 a year
Job type

Full-time
 
Location
Sydney NSW
 
Full job description
Archives Manager, Grade 3
Temporary full-time for up to 4 years
Powerhouse

The Powerhouse Museum is seeking an experienced Archives Manager to lead our archives team and oversee the management and development of institutional and acquired archives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in archival management, preferably in a museum or gallery environment, and demonstrate extensive leadership experience in managing a team. As the Archives Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and leading the operations, systems, policies, and procedures of the museum’s archives. Your work will support the museum’s commitment to excellence in information and collection management while ensuring the ongoing accessibility and promotion of our collections. .

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

Position Description

Candidate Guide

To Apply: Please submit a CV and Cover letter through the iWorkforNSW site

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.