Curator

UAP; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP is seeking an experienced curator to lead curatorial development of art strategies, masterplans and opportunity reports for public art projects. You will liaise with national and international artists to expand UAP’s reputation as a leading international company for public art.

You will combine curatorial expertise with strong project management and client management skills, delivering high-quality outcomes on time in a busy team.

Qualifications

• As a minimum, the successful candidate will hold a degree or higher qualification in Curatorial Studies, Art History or similar, with demonstrated previous experience working in curatorial practice (public art experience highly desirable).
• Proven ability to work to client briefs and deadlines.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead curatorial development of art strategies, masterplans and opportunity reports for public art projects.
• Curate, brief and liaise with national and international artists.
• Develop curatorial rationales and expand UAP’s reputation as a leading international public art company.
• Combine curatorial expertise with superior project and client management skills.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Research and writing

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Curatorial Studies or Art History

Tools

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Job description

At UAP, we collaborate with artists, architects, designers and cultural consultants to curate and deliver world-class creative outcomes for the public realm. We are storytellers.

Our teams comprise curators, designers, project managers, art makers and conservators, working collaboratively to shepherd projects from the earliest planning stages through to delivery and ongoing care across the life of an artwork.

UAP has a strong global reputation for excellence in public art, and this role represents an exceptional career opportunity to contribute to, and help shape, our continued success.

About the Role

You will be responsible for leading the curatorial development of exciting and innovative art strategies, art masterplans and art opportunity reports for public art projects, developing curatorial rationales, curating, briefing and liaising with national and international artists, to expand UAP’s reputation as a leading international company for public art. In addition to curatorial expertise, the role requires excellent project management and superior client management skills.

About You

You are an experienced curator with an ability to work to client briefs and deadlines. This position provides you with the opportunity to curate public art projects of significance on a global scale. You will be passionate about, and have knowledge of, contemporary art practice and its application to the public realm with an extensive knowledge of emerging and established artists and designers. You will have excellent research and writing skills, and an ability to lead communications with key clients and stakeholders. You thrive in a busy and high-performing team environment, where you can flex your project management and organisational skills.

What You Need to Succeed

As a minimum, the successful candidate will hold a degree or higher qualification inCuratorial Studies, Art History or similar, with demonstrated previous experience working in curatorial practice (public art experience highly desirable), and will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent knowledge of contemporary public art practices and an ability to apply experience to public art projects and urban environments
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary artists and designers internationally
• High level communication and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines, in a high pressure creative environment
• Ability to be adaptive and self-sufficient whilst also being a proactive team member
• A strong desire to work collaboratively with a passionate and dedicated team working to deliver projects on time in a fast-changing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and general administration skills
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• A demonstrated ability to write creatively, with excellent research skills
• An eye for crafting distinctive visual presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office as a minimum with knowledge of InDesign highly desirable

Salary is negotiable and will be based on level of experience and alignment with attributes above upon selection.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Applications close on Tuesday 13th October.