Junior Collectible Card Grader – Ark Forensic and Grading (Full-Time) | Melbourne CBD

We provide an assessment (authentication and condition grading) and encapsulation (preservation cases) for collectible cards such as Pokemon, Yugioh, MTG, Sports, One Piece and more.

Ark has seen immense growth and it’s time we expand our team again after a successful hiring campaign just 1 month ago. We’re looking for a dedicated Collectible Card Grader to join our growing team in the heart of Melbourne CBD. As one of our earliest team members, you have the highest potential to grow into executive leadership positions as the company grows. Ark has seen a 300% increase in 2026 compared to 2025 and we expect to double the number of customers as well as cards being assessed in 2027 due to being the most trusted collectible Pokemon card grading company in Australia.

Previous applicants of previous hiring campaigns must re-apply to indicate their renewed interest in the role.

About the Role

As a Junior Card Grader, you’ll be responsible for assessing and grading collectible cards to professional standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys precision work. This is a new, unique and exciting role in the market and is suited for professionals (laboratory staff, pharmacy assistants, scientists, forensics specialists), graduates (any science or health field), or non-professionals with work experience or new to the workforce. We will provide in-office training for all tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate the condition of trading cards (centering, edges, corners, surface)

Accurately assign grades based on internal and industry standards

Handle cards with care to preserve integrity and value

Maintain detailed records of graded items, collaborating with the team to establish new grading guidelines, grading manuals and more

Work collaboratively with the operations team to meet grading targets

Learn about collectible cards, contribute your ideas to our marketing ideas, take photos or videos of products and post them to our socials

General administration tasks such as answering emails and queries (general and technical)

What We’re Looking For

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Steady hands and extremely good visual assessment skills

Ability to focus for extended periods

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team

Ability to find enthusiasm and drive even when performing repetitive tasks

Proficient with computers, application uses, productivity software such as words, excel and emails.

Bonus skills

Background in quality control or fine-detail work such as microscope operation/laboratory work/research based studies

Knowledge of grading scales and authentication processes

Enthusiasm and a drive for success

Collector or player of Trading Cards

What We Offer

Full Time hours

Central Melbourne CBD location

Training provided

Opportunity to work in a fast-growing collectibles industry

Turning your hobby into a career

Other:

You must be a permanent resident or citizen with no working restrictions. We will not be able to sponsor workers in this role.

You must be comfortable with entering a legal Non-Disclosure Agreements/Confidentiality Agreement.

National Police check is required with no disclosable actions.

As we are custodians to many clients’ high-value assets, this role must be performed at our office.

Note that staff are embargoed from having their own or related entities’ collectibles to be assessed by Ark and the role is not suitable for individuals or submitters who currently use Ark and wish to continue to submit to Ark.

If you love collectibles and take pride in precision work, we’d love to hear from you.