Maintenance Officer

Full-time, permanent position
Finance and Corporate Services Department
Reports to the Building Services Manager

The MCA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, 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.

Overview of the MCA
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 4,700 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 85% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the position
Reporting to the Building Services Manager (BSM), the Maintenance Officer is responsible for general maintenance, coordination and the smooth operation of the MCA buildings and services and supporting the BSM in larger building related projects and contractor liaison.

Being responsible for all general maintenance duties such as minor building repairs, small building and painting projects and minor electrical work, the position is also required to organise larger or more technical repairs through external contractors when required, in consultation with the BSM.

The Maintenance Officer will also assist with operating the MCA Security and Building Management Systems. This can include manning the Security Office and responding to alarms through the emergency or Building Management Systems. The position holder will also be a key member of the MCA’s WHS and security response team.

Applications
To learn more about working with the MCA, this role and how to apply please visit our website.
Closing Date
Monday 19 May, 9am.

Working for the MCA
The MCA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. The MCA promotes a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where individuals are treated with fairness, equality, and dignity. Find out more about the MCA.