Assistant Curator

Everi Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Shop & cafe discounts

Wellbeing programs

Learning & development

Job summary

ACMI in Melbourne seeks an Assistant Curator to join the Programming team, assisting with exhibition and touring content while liaising with diverse stakeholders. The role is full-time, reporting to the Head Curator, and sits within a dynamic environment at Federation Square.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of moving image history, strong research and writing skills, and experience in exhibition curation, with a flexible mix of onsite and work-from-home days where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of moving image history and practice across cinema, video games, television, animation, video art and digital culture.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and achieve outcomes, plus strong project coordination.
• Experience in exhibition curation and familiarity with various moving image technologies, content formats and presentation systems.
• Excellent research, writing and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Highly organised with ability to collate information into accessible, efficient systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing content for ACMI's exhibitions and touring programme.
• Coordinate proposals for evaluation, exhibition delivery and artist liaison.
• Support research and writing for exhibition labels, guides and public programs.

Skills

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Exhibition curation

Research and writing

Attention to detail

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 museum in which new technologies are a core part of what and how we do things. We expect applicants may use Generative AI in their application. If you have chosen to utilise these tools, please let us know, together with a list of tools used.

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.