Gallery Collection Officer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

The South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is seeking a Gallery Collection Officer to help shape the future of our Collection. This new, part-time specialist contract role will help develop and implement systems to improve the conservation, management, and accessibility of our Collection of more than 400 artworks. For over 35 years—first as Bega Valley Regional Gallery, and since 2023 as SECCA—we’ve delivered ambitious and inclusive arts programming that connects artists and audiences across our region with the best local and global contemporary visual culture. As a key member of our team, the Gallery Collection Officer will play a vital role in caring for our locally relevant and nationally significant Collection.

As a Gallery Collection Officer, you will advise on and implement policies and procedures related to the care, interpretation, and ethical management of the SECCA Collection. You will also coordinate collection-related projects, manage collection records, and support acquisitions and donor relations.

About You

We are seeking an individual who holds tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (or equivalent work experience) and has sound knowledge of collection management principles and museum standards, with experience in art handling and preventative conservation.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Strong knowledge of contemporary Australian visual art.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.

• Strong research skills.