Historic House and Garden Manager

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCurator Full time $50,920 - $80,880
Curator Opportunity

We are seeking a Curator to manage the development of a historic house and garden as a museum site, including interpretation, displays, tours, and an events program. The Curator will oversee the curation of the house, its interiors, collections, and gardens, and be responsible for developing the interpretation and presentation of the site in preparation for its opening to the public.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Work with stakeholders to support the obligations of managing the historic house and garden as a museum site open to the public on agreed occasions.
  • Provide advice, manage, and supervise the conservation and care of the house, its interiors, collections, and gardens, including overseeing maintenance works.
  • Develop and maintain registration, cataloguing, and record-keeping systems for the house and its collections.
  • Supervise the work of a horticulturalist/gardener and liaise with them on matters relating to the conservation and care of the gardens, grounds, and plantings.
  • Plan, manage, and supervise the activities of a team of volunteers, recruiting and training new volunteers as needed.
Requirements:
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as museology, cultural heritage management, history, or fine arts, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of museum practice, including curating, collections management, and the development of interpretation and public programs.
  • Experience in undertaking research, knowledge of eHive or similar collections databases, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to perform a wide range of curatorial tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability in training, managing, and working with staff and volunteers in the conservation, care, and interpretation of historic sites, interiors, or collections.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills, and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify and resolve problems, think creatively, and implement solutions and improve practices.
  • A passion for history, architecture, or decorative arts and the ability to work independently.

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