BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
The Biennale of Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.
The Biennale of Sydney is one of the leading international contemporary art events. It plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. The Biennale presents the most dynamic contemporary art from around the globe in venues across Sydney with exhibitions that ignite and surprise people, sparking dialogue, cultivating connections and inspiring action through meaningful, shared arts experiences. The Biennale of Sydney amplifies the voices of artists and tell the stories of our global communities, as they drive momentum for lasting cultural change.
Established in 1973, it is the third oldest biennial in the world after Venice and São Paulo and the largest exhibition of its kind in Australia. The Biennale of Sydney has commissioned and presented exceptional works of art by more than 1,900 national and international artists from more than 100 countries.
WORKING FOR THE BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
The Biennale of Sydney fosters a collaborative and respectful workplace culture, with a team as diverse as the exhibitions we present and the audiences who experience them. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability and those who have diverse experiences of our world to join the Biennale of Sydney team.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you are applying for a position and have support or access requirements, let us know in your application or by contacting the nominated person in the advertisement.
The Biennale of Sydney believes that art should be accessible to all. Thanks to our generous supporters, our exhibitions are presented with free admission for all to enjoy. For our employees, we provide professional development opportunities to enrich and develop your love of the arts while valuing the specific skills and experiences you bring to the Biennale of Sydney. As a not-for-profit organisation, we also offer salary packaging options.
APPLYING FOR THE ROLE
Applications marked ‘Confidential’ and addressing the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on 21st July 2023.
Your application must include:
- a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;
- a current CV; and
- the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.
Email to: employment@biennaleofsydney.com.au
Subject line: Application | Assistant Registrar
Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Enquires
If you require further details about this role, please contact Deborah Jones by email Deborah.jones@biennaleofsydney.com.au
ROLE STATEMENT
Position Title: Assistant Registrar
Department: Production
Reporting to: Registrar
Contract term: Full-time fixed-term contract until 5th August 2024
Remuneration Package: $82,875 – $93,925 (Inc. Super)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated specialist team delivering one of the world’s leading contemporary visual arts events.
The Assistant Registrar role within the Production team undertakes exhibition registration activities including organising logistics, producing and archiving documentation and coordinating the installation and deinstallation of artworks within agreed risk parameters. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and agile person possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excels at multi-tasking and problem solving, is self-directed with a strong attention to detail and enjoys a variety of tasks contributing to the collaborative development and delivery of all aspects of the exhibition.
Experience working in a Gallery or museum setting with knowledge of registration practices and preventative conservation protocols is essential. The Assistant Registrar requires a flexible approach to duties and tasks, the ability to project manage complex conflicting priorities and deadlines to successfully meet the expectations of a range of key stakeholders -including artists, lenders, freight agents, exhibition partners and venue staff.
The Assistant Registrar works closely with the Registrar to coordinate the production of registration documentation, freight and logistics for the 24th edition of the Biennale.
