Drill Hall Curator Exhibitions

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian National University Full time $95,887 - $110,489 per year

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $95,987 - $110,489 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full time, Continuing

  • Team member associated with dynamic, nationally respected, contemporary art space on ANU campus
  • Access to artists, curators, art historians, collectors and art lovers who constitute a community of interest
  • Plenty of creative challenges and scope to establish a key role in the gallery's public profile

Position overview

The ANU Drill Hall Gallery is a venue of choice for many of Australia's leading contemporary artists, curators and collectors. The Gallery has developed a proud tradition of impeccably presented landmark exhibitions accompanied by scholarly publications. The Drill Hall Gallery provides the community with a selective program of high quality exhibitions of Australian and international art and supports the arts in the Canberra region by presenting exhibitions developed in conjunction with the University's wide-ranging academic interests. National and international exhibitions – and works from the University's own extensive collection – are features of the Gallery's program.

The Curator, Exhibitions is responsible for the organisation, implementation, and curatorial input for Drill Hall Gallery exhibitions, liaising with key stakeholders, curators, artists, art institutions, critics, transport and insurance agents, to ensure that these exhibitions run to the set deadlines while maintaining the highest museum standards that the Drill Hall Gallery is renowned for. The role will help to construct, manage and coordinate the exhibition program and its associated publishing, outreach, and promotional activities, while also overseeing the installation and de-installation of exhibitions within tight deadlines, and participating in the review and development of policies and budgeting for the Drill Hall Gallery.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a small team. Demonstrated high level experience in research and presentation of art works for display and their maintenance is a must, as is a demonstrated working knowledge of contemporary Australian art, cataloguing and art handling procedures to museum standards. Strong administration skills and the proven ability to work independently are important requirements of the position.

For further information please contact Anthony Oates, Director, Drill Hall Gallery and ANU Art Collection, T: ,

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

  • A statement addressing the selection criteria.
  • A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
  • Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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