Job Description
Assistant Curator, Contemporary International Art
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Temporary, up to 12 months
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Full time
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Sydney CBD – The Domain
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Assistant Curator Grade 2
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Total Remuneration Package up to $116,834
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Salary range ($92,632 to $102,936)
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Established in ****, the ArtGallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney's The Domain adjacent to theRoyal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the
Galleryacknowledges
the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people.
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The Art Gallery attracts around 2.6 million visitors annually and runs Australia's largest education program withover 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.
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With our expanded campus the Art Gallery hasa new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-lovedbuilding. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded ArtGallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family,learning and educational programming for all our audiences.
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We are seeking diverse,
team-oriented,supportive
and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent andbuild on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for thefuture.
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For more information about the Gallery andour future, please visit our website
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About the Role
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Support the Chief curator in the management and delivery of exhibitions and related projects, including publishing; in the overall care, conservation, acquisition, research, interpretation, exhibition and display of the collection; and with curatorial administration and general support.
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For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.
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What Technical/Soft Skills you require
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Tertiary degree in art history or equivalent and knowledge of the department's art coupled with curatorial experience or equivalent professional training in the arts sector, art gallery or art museum sector.
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Proven experience in writing and researching to an academic standard, the ability to use Vernon CMS and/or other databases, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work responsively, dynamically and collaboratively on a wide range of curatorial projects and related programs.
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Targeted Questions
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Provide an example of when you have worked in a collaborative environment on a complex cultural project with multiple deadlines. Please describe the aspects of the project on which you worked and how you approached and managed its various challenges. (maximum of 400 words)
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Describe a project you have worked on which involved working with an artist or a key external collaborator. Describe how you managed this relationship, noting any challenges encountered, and reflect on the outcome. (maximum of 300 words)
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Select a contemporary international work from the Art Gallery's collection and describe some interpretative strategies or approaches you would employ to bring this artwork to life for different audiences. (maximum of 300 words)
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Partof the assessment process may include additional online capability testing,skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government SectorEmployment Act ****, therefore you may be contacted to participate.
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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity andInclusion
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We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and
linguisticbackgrounds,
people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with adisability and other diversity groups.
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We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, pleasereach out to the recruitment team via
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You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.
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Enquiries
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If you require further details about this role, please contact Justin Paton, Chief Curator, at
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If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process
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Please contact the recruitment team via
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For moreinformation about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process.
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Closing date for applications:
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10am 4 September **** – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

📌 Assistant Curator Contemporary International Art (New South Wales)
🏢 the original
📍 New South Wales