Work type:Continuing
- Be the driving force behind public access to La Trobe’s significant art and cultural collections
- Work closely with curators and academics to enrich teaching, research and campus vibrancy
- Melbourne (Bundoora Campus)
- Part-Time 40% or 2 days per week
- Continuing
La Trobe University’s Art Institute is seeking a passionate and experienced Collections Officer to support the care, display and access of the University’s remarkable art and cultural collections.
With custodianship of over 10,000 objects across seven collections valued at more than $25 million, LAI plays a critical role in advancing the University's Arts and Culture Strategy 2022–26. Our mission is to connect La Trobe’s research, teaching, creative industries and communities through dynamic cultural engagement.
This pivotal role focuses on supporting collection access at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, including object-based learning and curated campus displays. You’ll collaborate closely with curators, registrars and other stakeholders to bring the University’s collections to life in a vibrant academic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a key contact for artwork display requests on Bundoora campus.
- Manage safe access to collections for teaching, research, and public engagement.
- Undertake object handling, installation, storage care and condition reporting.
- Support inventory and administrative processes to maintain best-practice collection care.
- Recommend suitable artworks for display and contribute to display planning.
- Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team.
Skills & Experience:
- Relevant diploma qualification with museum/gallery experience, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of best-practice museum standards in collection care and handling.
- Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Capacity to work flexibly and independently in a dynamic university setting.
- A keen eye for detail and willingness to contribute to process improvement.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 25th June 2025
Position Enquiries: Karen Annett via email - [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
