Senior Collections Officer

The Sydney Opera House occupies a unique place in the cultural landscape. A globally recognised icon synonymous with inspiration and imagination, it’s one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres, the nation’s premier tourism destination and a World Heritage masterpiece that belongs to the people of NSW. Driving this incredible place is a team of passionate and dedicated people. Join us in shaping the Opera House’s future and be provided with opportunities to grow and develop while making a positive contribution to our community.

The Opera House is a living work of art. A place of possibility and wonder – on and off the stage. We bring people together to be uplifted, empowered and entertained. As set out in the Sydney Opera House Strategy *********, our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To make this real, we are focused on four themes that underpin our organisational values (Creativity, Courage, Inclusivity, Integrity, Collaboration and Care).The newly established Senior Collections Officer role is a fixed-term four year position. The role will develop and manage the Sydney Opera House’s Cultural and Corporate Collections, supporting their preservation, access and ongoing stewardship.

Reporting to the Head of Heritage and Collections, and working closely with the Senior Archivist and Logistics and Corporate Collections Manager, the role will contribute to the establishment and implementation of a Collections Management Framework. Task include develop and implement policies and procedures that support governance, documentation, conservation, interpretation and legislative compliance.

This inaugural role provides an opportunity to improve how the Collections are managed and shared at the Sydney Opera House with staff and the public, helping to ensure their long-term conservation, use in story telling, value and relevance for diverse audiences.