The Organisation:

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) is a religious congregation of Catholic women who endeavour to advance the reign of God by engaging in the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Institute to join the team in Leichhardt as a Heritage Collections Project Officer on a 1 year contract.

This contract can be accommodated for full time hours or part time hours – you choose!

The Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Archives and Heritage, the main objective of this position is to audit and document, the ISMAPNG heritage collections. This role carries out project-based tasks and will focus upon the textile collection and some areas of the small heritage collection. It may also involve some travel when required.

Other areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:

• Appraising objects in accordance with relevant policies
• Accession and document the heritage collection to professional museum collection standards by cataloguing, photographing, and labelling objects
• Creating and updating collection database records to a high standard to maintain provenance and significance
• Ensuring the safety and security of all material within the collections by monitoring storage and environmental conditions, by using appropriate housings, by storing appropriately and by identifying priorities for conservation treatment
• Participating in activities to increase access and promote the collections. This may include developing online content, preparing material for publication, and giving presentations when required.

Your Capabilities:

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of museum collections management
• Experience with object handling
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• An ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail
• A high level written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of general preservation principles
• The ability to work collaboratively under the direction of the Manager, Archives and Heritage
• The ability to work independently, with initiative and flexibility
• A proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using collection management databases (experience with Emu preferred).

Your Qualifications:

You will need to hold a tertiary qualification in museum studies or similar and be eligible for membership of a professional body.

The Next Step:

On offer is a salary commensurate with your experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements available.  There is an option for this position to be full time, or if you are looking for part-time hours, this could also be accommodated.

For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Vivian Meloni at Complete Recruitment Matters on 0438 001 840 or simply click onto the apply now button to submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

ISMAPNG is committed to creating a culture of safety and respect for all, including prioritising the safety and best interests of all children and vulnerable adults with whom we have contact.

All staff are expected to take all reasonable steps to ensure the protection of children and vulnerable adults and to comply with our safeguarding policies and procedures, including responding to and reporting all suspicions and allegations of abuse.