Assistant Curator

ACMI; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Discounts at shop and cafe

Wellbeing activities & development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ACMI seeks an Assistant Curator to join the Programming team in Melbourne. The role involves researching content for exhibitions, coordinating proposals for evaluation, and liaising with artists to support exhibition delivery.

This is a full-time ongoing position reporting to the Head Curator. You will work with a skilled team, enabling collaborations across screen culture disciplines, games, film and digital media, with opportunities for professional development and flexible

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of moving image history across cinema, video games, television, animation, video art and digital culture.
• Excellent research, writing and proofreading with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly developed interpersonal and coordination skills with stakeholders.
• Experience in exhibition curation and familiarity with moving image technologies.
• Highly organized with ability to collate information into accessible systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to support ACMI's exhibition and touring programme.
• Conduct research to develop content for exhibitions and events.
• Coordinate proposals for evaluation, exhibition delivery and artist liaison.
• Assist in delivery of ACMI exhibitions and related activities.

Skills

Moving image history

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Exhibition curation

Research & writing

Organizational skills

Job description

About ACMI

ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Watch, play, make and discover the universe of screen-based art, films, TV and videogames. Visit us in Naarm/Melbourne's Fed Square, online and on tour. Our museum attracts millions of visitors through a vibrant offer of exhibitions, screenings, commissions and festivals. ACMI's industry, education and creative incubator programs inspire and develop the next generation of screen creatives. We are a globally recognised hub that connects people, communities, technology and ideas to shape our futures. More at acmi.net.au

About The Role

ACMI is seeking an Assistant Curator to join our Programming team. The Assistant Curator liaises with a range of stakeholders to support the delivery of ACMI's exhibition and touring programme. This includes conducting research to develop content for exhibitions and events, coordination of proposals for evaluation, exhibition delivery, and artist liaison. This is a full-time ongoing role, reporting to the Head Curator.

What You'll Bring To The Role

• A thorough knowledge of moving image history and contemporary practice across areas such as cinema, video games, television, animation, video art and digital culture.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and achieve successful outcomes, together with highly developed project co‑ordination skills
• Experience in exhibition curation, and familiar with of a variety of moving image technologies, including content formats and delivery and presentation systems.
• Excellent research, writing and proofreading skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organised, methodical and with proven ability to collate a disparate range of information and materials into accessible and efficient systems.

What We Offer

• Full-time ongoing role, Grade 3.1 role with a salary of $81,496 plus super.
• A talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture, technology and media, cultural diversity, and inspiring new forms of creativity in our communities. A museum and workspace that provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues located in the heart of Melbourne in Federation Square (just a 5 min walk from Flinders Street station).
• As a valued team member, you can enjoy complimentary and discounted tickets, discounts at our shop and cafe, access to wellbeing activities, learning and development programs and our Employee Assistance Program. Flexible working, including a mix of onsite and work from home days depending on your role. Visit the ACMI website to learn more about working with us.

ACMI is a child safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. ACMI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace that supports diverse thinking and innovation. We encourage applications from First Nations People, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, Deaf and Disabled people and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. All sectors of the community are welcome to apply.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant is required to complete reference and background checks prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check where required and National Police Check.

Naarm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne which encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, a collective of five Aboriginal language groups, the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung.