Curator

Southern Grampians Shire Council; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary Sacrifice

Flexible working arrangements

Child safe organisation

Job summary

Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VIC is seeking a Curator to shape the gallery’s identity and enhance its reputation within the arts community. You will collaborate with the Director and Gallery Operations Manager to develop and roll out a dynamic exhibition program, curate high-quality displays and contribute to publications, labels and interpretation.

Applications close Friday 30 October 2026 at 5.00pm.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in a gallery or museum environment with knowledge of museum registration, conservation and storage methods.
• Qualification in Art History, Visual arts and/or Museum studies with industry experience.
• Experience working with artworks in a cultural collection and using collection management databases.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, develop and deliver exhibitions and collection displays to timelines and priorities.
• Identify opportunities for acquisitions, loans, gifts and collection development.
• Work with artists, lenders, guest curators and internal teams to deliver exhibitions and projects.
• Coordinate exhibition production including installation, de-installation, labels and loan documentation.
• Undertake research, writing and publication management for catalogues and essays.
• Maintain accurate collection, project and financial records and contribute to reports.

Skills

Gallery curatorial experience

Exhibition planning

Research and interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Collection management

Art history knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Art History or Museum Studies degree

Experience with collection management databases

Tools

Collection management software

Database skills

Job description

Southern Grampians Shire Council – Hamilton VIC

Full time

2d ago , from Southern Grampians Shire Council

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ABOUT COUNCIL

Southern Grampians Shire Council serves a diverse and connected community in Victoria’s south-west, delivering services that enhance quality of life, support local growth and strengthen community wellbeing. We are committed to creating a workplace that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, where our people feel supported to do their best work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Curator position at Hamilton Gallery offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the gallery's identity and enhancing its reputation within the arts community.

The position will collaborate closely with the Director and Gallery Operations Manager to develop and roll out a dynamic exhibition program that captivates audiences, fosters engagement and aligns with strategic priorities.

The Curator position plays a pivotal role in shaping the gallery’s identity and enhancing its reputation within the arts community.

As the Curator you will collaborate and contribute with other team members and engage with external stakeholders to value add to the current and future new gallery.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and curate high-quality exhibitions, displays and collection projects that engage diverse audiences and offer new perspectives
• Research, interpret and promote the collection, contributing to acquisitions, loans, collection development and future exhibition opportunities
• Develop exhibition concepts and programs in collaboration with artists, lenders, colleagues, communities and external partners
• Contribute to publications, catalogues, labels, interpretation and other written and public-facing content
• Build and maintain strong professional networks across the visual arts sector, including artists, galleries, museums, collectors, donors, government and community stakeholders
• Represent the Gallery professionally and contribute to its profile locally, nationally and internationally

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Research, plan, develop and deliver exhibitions and collection displays, working to agreed timelines, budgets and organisational priorities
• Identify and develop opportunities for acquisitions, loans, gifts, commissions and collection development
• Work closely with artists, lenders, guest curators, collectors, First Nations communities and internal teams to deliver exhibitions and projects
• Coordinate exhibition production, including installation and de-installation, labels, signage, loan documentation, copyright, images and other exhibition requirements
• Undertake research, writing, editing and publication management, including catalogues, essays, interpretation and promotional material
• Maintain accurate collection, project, financial and administrative records and contribute to reports, proposals and budgets
• Present exhibitions and research through floor talks, presentations, public programs and engagement with audiences and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement, organisational initiatives, team goals and a safe, collaborative and inclusive workplace
• Develop strong relationships with artists, lenders, community groups and key cultural stakeholders to support exhibitions and programs

ABOUT YOU:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in a gallery or museum environment with a sound knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts of professional museum registration, conservation and storage methods
• Qualification in Art History, Visual arts and/or Museum studies with some industry experience or extensive relevant experience
• Experience working with artworks in a cultural collection, using collection management databases and collection management software.
• Extensive experience in exhibition installation across a wide range of art media and the handling of artworks
• Strong general knowledge of art history, both historic and contemporary
• Report and publication-standard writing skills along with oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, including the use of databases
• Relevant specialist technical skills and experience in a gallery or museum environment
• Ability to meet moderate to heavy physical demands of role whilst observing OH&S requirements

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice
• Meaningful work supporting the organisation and community
• Collaborative team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• We are a child safe organisation

Further information for this role can be obtained by contacting Ian Brilley, Gallery Operations Manager via phone on 03 5573 0***.

Full details of this position are in the candidate information pack attached below.

Applications close: Friday 30 October 2026 at 5.00pm

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