Curatorial Officer

Curate exhibitions and specific exhibition projects from concept to installation stage as
part of the Cultural Centre’s annual in-house curated exhibition program. Assist with the
implementation of the broader annual exhibition program by way of developing interpretive
resources (room brochure, labels, QR code links, etc.) and assisting in installation and de
- installation of exhibitions. Develop and implement projects and touring exhibitions and
liaise with the community and arts industry.

**RELATIONSHIPS
**Reports to**:(Position Title)**:Artistic Program Leader

**Report to: (Position Number) **P00792

**Staff Responsibility**:Nil

**Key Internal Relationships**:
**Key External Relationships:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curate exhibitions and manage specific exhibition projects utilising collections,

historical and contemporary work and cultural material by artists/communities from
the region.
- Assist with the implementation of the Expose Exhibition Program
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of exhibition galleries and associated

equipment for changing exhibitions
- Assist with the unpacking, design and installation, signage demounting and dispersal

of exhibitions
- Together with the Exhibitions Manager, condition report touring exhibitions and

works of art on loan, incoming and outgoing
- Research, drafting and editing of extended labels and didactic panels, room

brochures and exhibition catalogues to aid in the interpretation of exhibitions.
- draft and distribute routine correspondence in relation to activities: standard

information letters, letters of confirmation, requests for information, exhibition reports.
- provide information on exhibition program activities as requested by the Exhibitions

Manager, compile written reports for the Director and assist with program policy
- maintain meticulous records/files for exhibitions and assist in the maintenance of the

Cultural Centre’s filing system
- in accordance with the BMCC accounting procedures, organise quotes for service

and equipment as required

**Guiding Principles**
- We act as one organisation responding to the changing needs of our LGA and

community
- We are strategy led, driven by our Community Strategic Plan with clear priorities and

focus
- We are service focused ' we continuously improve service provision and provide

excellent customer service
- We collaborate and work together to achieve our outcomes
- We ensure safety and well-being is at the centre of our organisation, operations and

culture
- We are a financially sustainable organisation, living within our means, ensuring best

value resource allocation
These Guidelines complement the Council’s adopted Values of: Work Together; Work
Safe Home safe; Service Excellence; Value for Money; Trust and Respect; and Supporting
Community

**Workplace Health & Safety**

Ensure compliance with WHS obligations and responsibilities as outlined in Councils
policies and procedures and under the relevant WHS legislation. These include but are
not limited to: identifying potentially unsafe situations or work practices and notifying your
Supervisor or Manager (or the Health, Safety Manager/Area Safety Representative);
never performing a task that you believe is dangerous or for which you do not have the
experience, or have not received appropriate instructions and training or where the correct
equipment to carry out the task safely is not available; always work in a safe manner and
in accordance with safety instructions, where applicable; use the work equipment supplied
for the job, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions), and any personal
protective equipment, which the Council deems necessary and has provided; be safety
aware and report any actions to your line manager which will assist the Council to meet
its legal workplace health and safety obligations.

You have the right to cease or direct cessation of unsafe work. In addition you are required
at all times to comply with Councils Asbestos Management Plan and Policy.

**COMMUNICATION
- This job requires written communication skills which enable the job holder to write

complex and detailed technical reports, proposals and submissions.
- The jobholder is required to provide information to customers and assist with

routine service problems and should recognise when a problem is 'too delicate' or
'volatile' to be handled by self and refer to others.
- Required to provide service to internal customers as a regular part of the job.

Service includes answering queries, providing documentation, sourcing advice and
referring queries to appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for frequent coordination of and communication with other workers to

gain cooperation for work production or service quality.
- This job requires communication skills which enable the job holder to perform the

following activities:
o Provide information and explain situations
- Advise, recommend or counsel
- Negotiate agreements
- Participate i