Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VICFull time2d ago , from Southern Grampians Shire CouncilRaise the Bar, Create Brilliance Together, Dream Boldly/Change Bravely, Integrity in Every Step.ABOUT COUNCILSouthern Grampians Shire Council serves a diverse and connected community in Victoria's south-west, delivering services that enhance quality of life, support local growth and strengthen community wellbeing.
We are committed to creating a workplace that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where our people feel supported to do their best work.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Curator position at Hamilton Gallery offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the gallery's identity and enhancing its reputation within the arts community.The position will collaborate closely with the Director and Gallery Operations Manager to develop and roll out a agile exhibition program that captivates audiences, fosters engagement and aligns with strategic priorities.The Curator position plays a pivotal role in shaping the gallery's identity and enhancing its reputation within the arts community.As the Curator you will collaborate and contribute with other team members and engage with external stakeholders to value add to the current and future new gallery.In this role, you will:Develop and curate high-quality exhibitions, displays and collection projects that engage diverse audiences and offer new perspectivesResearch, interpret and promote the collection, contributing to acquisitions, loans, collection development and future exhibition opportunitiesDevelop exhibition concepts and programs in collaboration with artists, lenders, colleagues, communities and external partnersContribute to publications, catalogues, labels,



interpretation and other written and public-facing contentBuild and maintain strong professional networks across the visual arts sector, including artists, galleries, museums, collectors, donors, government and community stakeholdersRepresent the Gallery professionally and contribute to its profile locally, nationally and internationallyWHAT YOU WILL DO:Research, plan, develop and deliver exhibitions and collection displays, working to agreed timelines, budgets and organisational prioritiesIdentify and develop opportunities for acquisitions, loans, gifts, commissions and collection developmentWork closely with artists, lenders, guest curators, collectors, First Nations communities and internal teams to deliver exhibitions and projectsCoordinate exhibition production, including installation and de-installation, labels, signage, loan documentation, copyright, images and other exhibition requirementsUndertake research, writing, editing and publication management, including catalogues, essays, interpretation and promotional materialMaintain accurate collection, project, financial and administrative records and contribute to reports, proposals and budgetsPresent exhibitions and research through floor talks, presentations, public programs and engagement with audiences and stakeholdersContribute to continuous improvement, organisational initiatives, team goals and a safe, collaborative and inclusive workplaceDevelop strong relationships with artists, lenders,



community groups and key cultural stakeholders to support exhibitions and programsABOUT YOU:Relevant qualifications or experience in a gallery or museum setting with a sound knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts of professional museum registration, conservation and storage methodsQualification in Art History, Visual arts and/or Museum studies with some industry experience or extensive relevant experienceExperience working with artworks in a cultural collection, using collection management databases and collection management software.Extensive experience in exhibition installation across a wide range of art media and the handling of artworksStrong general knowledge of art history, both historic and contemporaryReport and publication-standard writing skills along with oral presentation skillsDemonstrated computer skills, including the use of databasesRelevant specialist technical skills and experience in a gallery or museum environmentAbility to meet moderate to heavy physical demands of role whilst observing OH&S; requirementsWHY JOIN US?
Competitive remunerationSalary SacrificeMeaningful work supporting the organisation and communityCollaborative team environmentFlexible working arrangementsWe are a child safe organisationFurther information for this role can be obtained by contacting Ian Brilley, Gallery Operations Manager via phone on ************.
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📌 Curator (Hamilton)
🏢 Southern Grampians Shire Council
📍 Hamilton