• A sound knowledge of relational database principles combined with highly developed skills in the use of SQL based query, reporting and data manipulation tools
  • • Knowledge and experience in implementing software applications including implementing
  • organisational behavioural and configuration changes to remain compliant
  • • Knowledge of and the ability to apply recognised and contemporary administrative and project
  • management practices in a museum context
  • • A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with various stakeholders both
  • within a cultural institution and with external stakeholders
  • Experience working in a museum or gallery environment with demonstrated experience in or high
  • level awareness of contemporary registration practices, including an understanding of cataloguing
  • procedures, and/or experience maintaining a collections management system within a cultural context
Where data meets culture

The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery holds one of the most significant and diverse collections in Australia, and this role sits at the heart of keeping it accessible, accurate, and alive.

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide key support skills in administering and maintaining the QVMAG's catalogue from a technical and data management perspective and to provide IT advice and
training to QVMAG staff in relation to the Collections Management System (CMS).

Major tasks include import, export, and upload of datasets both to the internal CMS and external sites, data cleaning, mapping, and migration, and administering the online presence of the CMS through the QVMAG website.

Responsibilities also include the implementation and ongoing administration of a new database solution to support the cross-organisation sharing of information through a shared platform. The incumbent will provide system user support for all staff who use the CMS and assist the Registrar to develop and deliver
training programs.

This position will also complete customisation and development of the new database system as required,
or to liaise with external contractors on development work.
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21/06/2026

Malene Bjornskov

[email protected]

6323 3778

Full Time
Launceston
TAS
Base salary $89,235 to $101,630
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