The Dunedin Public Art Gallery is o­ffering a permanent, full-time position providing the opportunity for someone with a demonstrated ability as a Gallery Technician to work in a dynamic and creative professional environment.

Reporting to the Exhibitions and Collection Manager, you will be a member of the Exhibitions team and will be involved in the handling and presentation of cultural objects; exhibition installation and dismantling; preparation of works of art for exhibitions and assisting with the internal maintenance of the DPAG's buildings.

Professional competencies:

-Committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and able to work professionally and sensitively with a wide range of ethnic and cultural groups.

-Comprehensive experience as a technician or preparator in an art gallery or museum environment.

-The ability to oversee and/or contribute to the installation, maintenance and de-installation of projects (including building, hanging and installing artworks, lighting and audio-visual equipment).

-The ability to draw up accurate plans and specifications for projects.

-A proven ability to design and build exhibitions furniture and fittings to professional museum standards.

-Comprehensive experience in a workshop environment and the ability to ensure that the Gallery's workshop is run efficiently and safely.

-An understanding of the value of cultural property and its care, handling, and display.

-An understanding and working knowledge of the systems, functions and uses of electrical and digital equipment - including lighting, computers, media players and audio equipment - as used for exhibitions.

-A sound knowledge of art practice in Aotearoa and the world.

-A good standard of fitness.

-Highly developed conceptual skills and the ability to work effectively on a number of projects simultaneously.

-Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as an effective member of a team.

-Ensure contractors fulfil their responsibilities.

-Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as required to deal with a wide variety of exhibitions and to operate effectively within a tight team.

-Trustworthy, reliable and willing to abide by the Museums Aotearoa Code of Ethics for Museum Professionals.

-Committed to achieving Dunedin Public Art Gallery's vision and objectives.

If you have a positive outlook, sound experience in exhibition installation and dismantling, preparation of works of art for exhibitions and a strong willingness to take on the diverse tasks required of a technician in a public gallery environment, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close: 21 April 2022

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