Assistant Director Artistic and Collection Programs

Job Reference:
- 6VEDB02B
- Eligibility:
- External Vacancy - Open to Everyone
- Business Unit:
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- Location:
- Adelaide
- Salary Range:
- $139,281
- Classification:
- PO600
- Duration:
- Up to 2 years
- Closing Date:
- 07 Aug 2025

**Role Highlights**:

- Provide vision and leadership as part of AGSA’s Executive Team
- Develop and deliver artistic programs of national and international significance
- Implementation of a dynamic artistic and exhibitions program

**Role Details**:
The role reports to the Director, AGSA and works as part of the Executive Management Team providing strategic advice on AGSA's artistic and collection programs. The role will lead and oversee the Curatorial, Exhibitions, Tarnanthi and Registration teams to effectively manage a dynamic and ambitious artistic program that delivers on AGSA's Strategic Plan, stewarding a high level of collaboration and teamwork. The role has a strong focus on AGSA's First Nations artistic programs and stewarding relationships with First Nations artists and stakeholders.

**Special Conditions**:

- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHC) (required for all roles)
- Working With Children Check
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department’s Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Degree in Art History including a high level of scholarship and substantial record of authoritative publications, and recognition as an expert in the curatorial and museum sector is an essential requirement.

**About the Department**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

**About the Business**: The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia. Its purpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist and audiences, achieving this through its world-renowned art collection, gallery building, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and future generations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, pillar exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings being the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay Art Prize. The AGSA collection comprises more than 48,000 works of art spanning two millennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences - to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSA's artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.

**Contact Us**:
Enquiries to Jason Smith - Director, South Australian Art Gallery

7085 1665

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.