CULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES/Creative City/City Life
Full Time/Permanent
Sydney
$117,487 - $131,845 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney *********** Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Curator to support the Curator - Civic Collection as part of the Cultural Programs and Services team. You will be supporting the management of the City of Sydney's Civic Collection to ensure the preservation, cataloguing, interpretation, acquisition and presentation of the collection. In the role you will be hands on supporting the display of the collection, conducting research, maintaining and updating the curatorial information systems and supporting the coordination of the Curatorial Advisory Panel. This is a permanent, full time position working with a unique and highly valued collection covering a broad range of object types.
We're looking for someone who:
is passionate about the material history of the City and the stewardship of its Civic Collection
brings relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in art history, museum studies, curatorship, cultural heritage management, or a related field
has experience working with visual and decorative arts,



as well as objects of historical and heritage significance
is confident using collection management databases and applying contemporary collection management practices
enjoys conducting research and contributing to exhibitions, publications, public programs and collection interpretation
has strong project management, administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities
is proactive, detail-oriented and committed to the preservation, care and presentation of cultural collections
values engaging with the community through meaningful access to and interpretation of collections.
Download position description.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be made online by 11:59pm, Thursday 15th October ****
For more information, contact Matthew Fallon, Manager Cultural Programs and Services on ************ (after 7th October)
What we can offer you
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Versatile working
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.




Professional development
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter
Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We're passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.
We're a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us ****** ************.
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