Access Coordinator

Join the MCA’s talented team of museum and arts professionals and become part of the future of Australia’s leading contemporary art museum. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution of artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and a broad and diverse public who have been at the heart of the Museum since its inception. The MCA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We promote a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where our employees are treated with fairness and dignity.

Part-time, 3 days per week; 12-months, fixed-term contract
Engagement Department
Reports to the Creative Learning Manager

The MCA encourages people with disability to apply.
The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from diverse cultures. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and guests have made to the fabric of the museum since its inception. Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practice has long been central to MCA collection and exhibition programs.
If you would like more information about the role or have questions related to any access requirements, please email positions.vacant@mca.com.au.

Overview of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art.
The MCA presents, collects and engages with the art of now.
Guided by the principles of belonging, connection and influence, we aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.
Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, a home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on our site.
We connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through our Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning and access programs.
Our evolving Collection of over 4,500 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the MCA raises over 80% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the position
The Access Coordinator is a key member of the Engagement Department of the MCA. The team’s focus is to ensure access to contemporary art and ideas for all – through public events, in-gallery experiences and mediation, learning and engagement programs, partnerships and other public-facing activities.
Access for all is a cornerstone of the MCA strategy and ensuring that people of all abilities, as well as all backgrounds feel welcome and can engage with contemporary art and ideas through the MCA, is pivotal to our success.
This role develops and coordinates the MCA’s Access Programs, along with supporting the Creative Learning Manager and Director of Engagement to champion and oversee diversity and inclusion best practice and broad access initiatives across the organisation.
This role reports to the Creative Learning Manager who is responsible for coordinating a range of programs and strategies to ensure access and inclusion for the broadest range of people. The role manages two part time Artist Educators, Access Programs.

Applications
To learn more about working with the MCA, this role and how to apply please visit our website (https://www.mca.com.au/about-us/work-for-us/access-coordinator/).
Closing date
Monday 13 May, 9am.