Curator

Blacktown-City-Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term contract (up to 15 months)

Full-time role

Flexitime arrangement

12% superannuation

Training and development

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Curator to lead visual arts projects from concept to delivery. You will develop and deliver exhibitions, coordinate artist commissions, prepare contracts, and manage budgets and schedules with artists, contractors and Council teams.

You will also prepare funding submissions, contribute to cultural planning, and build partnerships with arts organisations. The role supports audience engagement, develops local artists, and helps manage the City Art Collection,

Qualifications

• Experience in curating contemporary visual arts projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and project schedules.
• Strong contract drafting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage visual arts projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop and deliver exhibitions and coordinate artist commissions.
• Prepare contracts and manage budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with artists, contractors and Council teams.
• Prepare funding submissions and acquittals.
• Contribute to cultural planning and partnerships with arts organisations.
• Support audience engagement and develop local artists.
• Manage the Blacktown City Art Collection, including records, acquisitions, storage, conservation and restoration.

Skills

Curatorial experience

Budget management

Contract drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts/Cultural Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Art management systems

Job description

Connecting people, culture, and knowledge

At Blacktown Arts, culture, place and people shape the work we do every day. Our visual arts program shares local stories, creates opportunities for people to connect with culture, and helps strengthen a sense of belonging across the city.

As Curator, you manage visual arts projects from concept to delivery. You develop and deliver exhibitions, coordinate artist commissions, prepare contracts, manage project budgets and schedules, and work with artists, contractors and Council teams to bring projects to life. You also prepare funding submissions and acquittals, contribute to cultural planning, and build partnerships with arts and cultural organisations.

You work closely with the Coordinator Programming to deliver exhibitions, workshops, performances and other projects that reflect the identity and diversity of Blacktown. You help develop local artists, support audience engagement, and manage the Blacktown City Art Collection, including collection records, acquisitions, storage, conservation and restoration.

This role suits someone with experience in contemporary visual arts who enjoys managing multiple projects, pays attention to detail and provides excellent customer service. You build strong relationships with artists, community members and stakeholders while balancing competing priorities.

Join a supportive team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop your expertise. Your work helps create a more connected, inclusive and culturally rich city where people can learn, discover and share experiences together.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 15 months with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,940.24 per week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitmentto safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Louisa Minutillo at [e-mail]