Curator

Job Description

• Permanent, Full-time
• 97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the City Lifestyle team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia's fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Curator oversees the Hume Gallery exhibition program and the day-to-day operations of galleries across the municipality, driving audience engagement and increasing visitation through the delivery of public programs and events.

What you'll be doing :

• Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of annual exhibitions and public programs, driving audience engagement and supporting the goals of the Council Plan.
• Oversee the annual Expression of Interest (EOI) process for applications to exhibit.
• Develop and distribute promotional materials and opportunities in support of the Gallery's program.
• Develop and manage contractual arrangements for the provision of services as required.
• Monitor the annual Gallery budget in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and budget delegations.
• Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders including community members, artists, arts organisations, community and business organisations, government agencies, and schools to develop, implement, and support art and cultural activities.
• Represent Council within arts and cultural networks as required.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, strategies, and plans supporting the Galleries and arts and culture activities.
• Identify and prepare submissions for external funding and sponsorship opportunities.

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role :

• Degree or Diploma in the Art sector or a related discipline with relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience in the visual arts or cultural sector.
• Highly developed skills in museum and curatorial practices and principles.
• Proven ability to conduct original, community-informed research supporting innovative and socially engaged exhibitions and programs.
• Ability to work effectively with communities to support capacity building, social connection, and expression through arts and cultural programming.
• Experience working with early-career and community artists to support professional development, mentorship, and artist-in-residence programs.
• Ability to plan and manage events and projects.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate budgets.
• Developed knowledge of the museum and visual arts sectors.
• Understanding of community cultural development principles.
• Experience in the physical installation of a wide variety of exhibitions.
• Experience in exhibition design and written interpretative material.
• Current driver's license.

Applications close on 4th September 2025. Please note interviews will be conducted in person.

Why Hume City Council?

We're committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment guided by our values:

• We're better, every day : We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
• We're in it together : At Hume, everyone matters. We welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
• We show up : We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
• All for Hume : We strive to achieve our best for the Hume community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Hume City Council is a child-safe organization and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all ages, people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks, including reference checks, Working with Children Check, and Criminal Record Check.