Registrar, Exhibitions

Job Reference: 1212752

John Curtin Gallery

The John Curtin Gallery is one of Western Australia's major public art galleries and one of the largest and best-equipped university galleries in the country. The Gallery’s significant reputation within the arts community attracts exhibitions by local, national and international artists of great renown, presenting works across a wide range of mediums and interrogating many of the important issues of our day.

As an Art Museum that interrogates and promotes dialogue about the social issues of the day through the Visual Arts, our vision is to inspire audiences to create a more just and equitable world. Our mission is to interrogate contemporary issues through the visual arts, presenting the highest quality dynamic exhibitions from local, national and international artists, and collecting works representative of the complex and rich cross- and multi-cultural practice in Australia and throughout the Region.

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Your new role

Join the dynamic John Curtin Gallery team as a Registrar, Exhibitions and immerse yourself in an opportunity to blend your passion and knowledge of art. In this role, you'll take charge of managing the registration process for our exhibitions and play a key part in coordinating the artworks for these events. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role coordinating exhibition logistics, and in the handling and condition checking of artworks.

In this role, you will:
Coordinate with external touring and exhibition coordinators, curators, installation officers, registrars, lenders, and artists and liaise with appropriate gallery staff where required. Manage all communication and negotiation with stakeholders throughout the loan lifecycle including initial requests, planning, scheduling, and allocating of resources for inward loans. Participate as a key member of the Exhibitions Delivery team f. We are looking for (the ideal candidate):
Strong understanding of loan contractional obligations and insurance requirements. Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise multiple projects to meet strict timelines while working autonomously. Experience in the safe handling of artworks, include packing and storage Experienced in conducting Condition Reports. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.

Why Choose Us?  

Our staff are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide Australia and the world with quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a friendly place where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are a part of everyday life.

Our vibrant Bentley campus includes a gym, childcare, medical centre, art gallery, hotel, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, accessible parking, and excellent public transport connections.
Global Excellence : Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings. Adaptable Work Environment : Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus. Rewards Beyond Salary : Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise. Time Well-Spent : Experience the added value of Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff). Recognition for Prior Service : Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution. Health and Wellness : Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at For more information about our university visit

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