Collections Manager (Joondalup)

Discover the heart of creativity at Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) recent City campus! Designed to showcase ECU’s innovative contributions, this vibrant hub positions Perth as a premier cultural destination. Featuring a stunning public art gallery on the Ground Floor of the North Tower, overlooking Yagan Square, this space is integral to ECU’s arts and culture ecosystem. With cutting-edge media architecture and dynamic digital content programming, ECU’s brand shines at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business. Additionally, the ECU Art Collection, valued at approximately $15 million, stands as a treasured asset, demanding enhanced resourcing and care. An exciting opportunity exists within ECU’s Art, Culture and Collections team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive person to join us as the Collections Manager. The position of Collections Manager will work closely with the Registrar to oversee database maintenance, records management, basic art preparation, and conducting stock-takes and valuations for audit as required. The Collections Manager will work with a collections management system and ensure environmental controls are meeting specifications. Additionally, the Collections Manager coordinates the care, maintenance, and movement of objects alongside the Registrar and conservators. The Collections Manager is responsible for continued coordination of pest control, copyright permissions, and access to the Collections, as well as photographic image management. **The Collections Manager will be accountable for**: Overseeing database maintenance and records management Conducting stock-takes and valuations for audit Ensuring environmental controls meet specifications Coordinating care, maintenance, and movement of objects Managing pest control, copyright permissions, and access to the Collections Handling photographic image management You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry Personal Excellence and Courage. Benefits & Remuneration This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $100,512 to $112,622 plus 17% University superannuation contribution. ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview. Contact How to Apply Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the Capabilities in the. **Closing Date**: Applications close on Thursday 27 February 2025 at 11:30pm AWST. **PLEASE NOTE**: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. LI-DNP Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qvdnb