Art Handler

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) are recruiting for multiple Parliamentary Service Level 2 Art Handlers within the Art Collections team for casual, part time, full time, ongoing and non-ongoing opportunities arising immediately and over the next year.

The Parliament House Art Collections (the Collections) are nationally significant and include more than 6,000 works spanning all genres of Australian art. The Art Collections perform a unique role in the life and working environment of Parliament House.

The Collections encompass the Historic Memorials Collection, Parliament House Art / Craft Program (architectural commissions), Official Gifts Collection, and Rotational Collection of contemporary artworks, including artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists. The Art Collections team is responsible for the custody, care, development, and promotion of the Collections.

The successful applicants will work within a multidisciplinary team and are responsible for carrying out the handling, storage, movement and installation of artworks throughout the public and private areas of Parliament House.

Training will be provided.

• Who we are looking for

We're seeking highly motivated art handlers with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a busy team environment. Early-career art handlers looking for an opportunity within the arts sector as well as those with more experience are encouraged to apply.

People with the potential to contribute to positive workplace culture with a strong track record of performing well following training, and taking direction and feedback well, are encouraged to apply.

Some relevant work experience in a gallery, museum or similar organisation is desirable.

• Job Specific Requirements
• The position requires capacity to undertake physically demanding manual handling work - a medical examination may be required.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected / Restricted) security clearance.
• Duty Statement
• Classification
• Parliamentary Service Level 2
• Branch
• Design Integrity & Collections Branch
• Section
• Art Collections
• Immediate supervisor
• Projects Coordinator, Art Collections

Under limited / general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 2 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following :

1 Undertake tasks associated with the installation, removal and movement of works of art throughout the public and private areas of Parliament House which may include framing or packing artwork for storage.

2 Assist with location and inventory control of the Parliament House Art Collections.

3 Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the display of exhibitions and inward loans in the public and private areas of Parliament House.

4 Be aware of and report collection condition issues and assist with basic tasks to ensure the maintenance and care of works of art on display and in storage.

5 Maintain workspaces and associated equipment and materials in an orderly condition.

• Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._
• How to apply

Please upload a pitch (700 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

• Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose : to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences -