• Part-time (3-days per week), fixed-term contract ending 31 December 2021
• Sydney CBD

• Salary package: $72,580 per annum pro rata (includes base salary $66,283 pro rata + 9.5% employer’s contribution to superannuation)
• Audience Engagement Division
• Reports to the Access Manager

Overview of the position

The MCA’s vision is to take a leadership role in shaping a creative and equitable Australia that values contemporary art and artists, and we are committed to making contemporary art accessible and inspiring for everyone.

This role reports to the Access Manager who is responsible for coordinating a range of programs and strategies within inclusion as stated within the new MCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan ("Plan").

Inclusion within the Plan covers 8 key objectives. This role will support the following three objectives:

1. Continued commitment to Access programs and building partnerships, with a focus on Bella Programs and the Bella Room. Bella is a free program offered to people of all ages with disability and access requirements. The Bella Program was established in 1993 through the generosity of MCA patrons, Dr Edward Jackson AM and Mrs Cynthia Jackson AM, and the Jackson family, in memory of their late daughter and sister Belinda.
2. Ongoing development of inclusive content for online and onsite audiences for identified Collection artworks.
3. Ongoing development of inclusive content for MCA Touring.

Tasks and responsibilities of the position

• Coordinate the administration and delivery of Bella Programs for children, young people and adults with disability and access requirements.
• Support the Bella Room Commission and resource development.
• Maintain efficient project management processes including monitoring and controlling the Bella program budget in consultation with the Access Manager.
• Support marketing and audience development activity for Access Programs, including web updates, contributions to EDMS, blog posts and other marketing and promotional activity.
• Provide digital and administrative support regarding inclusive content for Collection and MCA Touring.

Key selection criteria

Essential criteria

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have:

• Strong administration experience
• Experience using booking processes, coordination of resources and collation of statistics
• Experience coordinating programs, in particular programs for a range of audiences with access requirements
• A good level of computer literacy with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working with web content management systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills, and the ability to exercise initiative
• A collaborative, professional and customer focused approach with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• A current Working with Children Check (NSW).

Desirable criteria

It would be good if applicants have:

• Previous experience working with Ungerboeck.

Applications

Please visit the MCA website to view the full position description and for details on how to apply.

We encourage you to contact us with any questions you may have prior to submitting your application; we are happy to provide more information about the role and assist with your application. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Access / Bella Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. 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. In addition, the MCA offers a number of important programs that focus on enhancing the engagement of visitors, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences, with contemporary art and ideas. Read more on the MCA website.

Working for the MCA

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