The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
The Head of Registration at the National Gallery of Australia leads a large team to manage the secure storage and physical control of more than 155 000 works of art in the national collection.
Responsible for inward and outward loans, insurance arrangements, exhibition requirements and documentation of the national collection, the Head of Registration also provides key strategic and practical support for innovative projects such as Sharing the National Collection and integrated capital works projects.
In addition to ensuring excellence in collection documentation and recordkeeping, this position plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the National Gallery’s business and planning, liaising with staff and a broad range of stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of professional practice.
The Head of Registration supports the Director, Deputy Director, and senior leaders within the National Gallery to achieve organisational outcomes, advising and influencing strategic decisions and building organisational capability and culture.
An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
This position reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for a number of direct reports. This position of Head of Registration is an ongoing full-time role with the Registration team, within the Artistic Programs Portfolio.
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28/07/2024

Elizabeth Smith

[email protected]

+61 2 6240 6787

Full Time
Canberra
ACT
$126,228 - $144,262
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