Nillumbik Art Prize Volunteer

Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art

Volunteer Gallery Attendants

 

Woman in art gallery talking to visitors

 

PURPOSE:

The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art is open to artists across Australia, working in any medium, with a prize pool of $31k. This year received over 400 entries. The prize exhibition of shortlisted artworks Australia will take place from April 7 – 25 May over three exhibition spaces at Montsalvat. The volunteer team is engaged and supported by Council and supervised onsite by Montsalvat staff. Montsalvat is a thriving not for profit arts community in a rural setting, where quality artistic practice and arts education are fundamental to its purpose and vision. 

 

This exhibition is supported and enriched by volunteers to add value to the experience of visitors and assist with the supervision of the exhibition space. This role is voluntary. We value our volunteers by providing training, support and engagement. As a Volunteer Gallery Attendant, you will support the exhibitions daily operations and contribute to a welcoming and engaging environment for our visitors and community. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic creative setting, to learn about day-to-day gallery management and visitor services, and to engage with current contemporary art practices.

 

 

LOCATION:

Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham Victoria 3095

 

KEY TASKS:

 

  • Visitor Engagement:
    • Greet and assist visitors, providing information about the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art and Montsalvat.
    • Ensure a positive visitor experience by responding to enquiries.
    • Invigilate the gallery space with care and consideration i.e. making sure the artwork is safe and treated respectfully by the general public
    • Usher the public who are visiting the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art
    • Entry to the NPCA is free and entry into other areas of Montsalvat is paid.  This role involves assisting those visiting the exhibition along with those visiting Montsalvat to navigate the site.
  • Operational Support:
    • Monitor the gallery space to ensure the safety and security of the artwork.
    • Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the gallery.
    • Roam gallery spaces as required

 

OH&S compliance

    • Incident and OH&S reporting as per the Montsalvat OH&S Procedure.
    • Monitoring OH&S compliance

 

 

BENEFITS

 

    • Gain practical experience in a unique, heritage, multi-purpose creative space.
    • Develop valuable skills in relationship building, customer service, exhibition and event support.
    • Network with artists, curators, and art professionals.
    • Enjoy a creative and inspiring work environment.
    • Engage with current contemporary art practice.

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

    • A passion for art and a keen interest in multi-purpose creative spaces.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

 

 

REPORTS TO:

Montsalvat Coordinator

 

TIME COMMITMENT:

Negotiable. Gallery hours are Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm

 

 

SUPPORT:

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Montsalvat Volunteer Coordinator and Council Curator. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program(s).

 

SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Reference check (minimum of two referees required)
  • Working with Children Check

 

We also provide Child Safe Standards training as part of this role.

 

POLICIES:

Please refer to Council’s Volunteer Handbook for details regarding Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Bullying & Harassment, Privacy & Confidentiality and Code of Conduct policies and procedures. Full policy documents can be requested from the Volunteer Coordinator.

 

 

 

NOTES ON PROBITY CHECKS:

 

Criminal Background Checks

 

If your role requires you to work with vulnerable members of the community, valuable Council assets or confidential information, the position has a requirement for a criminal background check.  It is also a requirement that you advise Council if you are convicted of a criminal charge during the term of your volunteer position.

 

Working With Children Checks

 

If your role involves working with children you will require a valid Working with Children Check card and assessment notice.  It is a requirement of your volunteer role to advise your supervisor within seven days of receipt of a Negative Notice.  As this is an inherent requirement for this position the volunteer position of individuals without a valid WWC Check will be terminated.

 

LICENCE AND CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE

 

If your role involves driving a motor vehicle (either your own vehicle or a Council vehicle) you are required to hold a current, valid and full Victorian driver’s licence. Your supervisor will require a copy of your driver’s licence prior to commencing your volunteer role. A licence and certification compliance form must be completed if your role involves driving a Council vehicle. It is also a requirement that you advise Council if your licence is cancelled or suspended during the term of your volunteer role.