Curator, First Nations Art

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia National Gallery of Victoria Full time
Overview

VPS 4.1: $97,955 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Closing date for application: 5pm on 22 September 2025

The role is a First Nations designated position. The National Gallery of Victoria considers that being First Nations is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

Position

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curator, First Nations Art who will contribute to range of curatorial and administrative duties, including exhibitions and displays and the development and collection management of the First Nations Art collection. As part of a team, you will work alongside the Senior Curator to make a tangible and effective contribution to planning, projects and activities.

Responsibilities
  • Contributing to the planning, research, development and coordination of displays and exhibitions in accordance with departmental requirements. Participating as an active member of cross-departmental projects and lead projects as required.
  • Supporting the fulfilment of the NGV Collections Strategy to develop the NGV Collection, in accordance with the departmental priorities and Gallery guidelines and completing supporting documentation and cataloguing.
  • Undertaking administrative duties including maintaining accurate records, budgets, schedules and contacts, drafting correspondence, processing financial administration, and responding to inquiries.
  • Contributing to relevant Curatorial and Audience Engagement initiatives, such as NGV publications and audience engagement and learning programs, including research, writing and presentations.
  • Supporting the awareness of the NGV Collection and First Nations Art collection area through engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leading staff and teams by aligning them with organisational values and goals through effective people management and modelling, as required.
Qualifications and experience

To be successful, you will have specialist knowledge of First Nations art supplemented with a related tertiary qualification and direct or transferrable experience in curatorial practice, exhibition and project management, publishing or research within a related setting. You will have demonstrated experience in administering or assisting with exhibitions, public programs or collections and a sound knowledge of the creative industries.

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please go to 'Begin Application' and include the following documents in your application:

  • A resume/CV
  • A cover letter
  • A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 22 September 2025.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the Human Resources team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). This position is therefore only open to applicants that identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.


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