Curator, Arts and Culture

Waverley Council; Waverley Council; In loco; AUD 94.000 - 108.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs and health events

Descrizione del lavoro

Waverley Council is seeking a skilled curator to contribute to exhibitions, programs and cultural initiatives across its arts spaces, collaborating with artists, practitioners and community partners to deliver meaningful experiences for diverse audiences.

You will help shape Waverley's cultural program, build relationships across the arts sector, and support a dynamic offering that reflects the community's perspectives. This is a permanent full-time role based at Bondi Junction.

Competenze

• Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts or Curatorial Studies.
• Proven ability to build relationships with arts and community stakeholders.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating Visual Arts programs.

Mansioni

• Contribute to development and delivery of exhibitions, programs and cultural initiatives across Waverley's arts spaces.
• Collaborate with artists, practitioners, partners and stakeholders to deliver accessible experiences.
• Shape Waverley's cultural program reflecting the community and its diverse perspectives.

Conoscenze

Relationship building

Cross-organisational collaboration

Budgeting and expenditure tracking

Project management

Communication skills

Formazione

Visual Arts

Curatorial Studies

Descrizione del lavoro

Bring your curatorial expertise, creativity and passion for the arts to Waverley Council and help develop engaging experiences for community

Salary, Perks and Wellbeing!

• Salary - $94,277.49- $108,419.09 plus 12 % Super
• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Flexible working arrangements in line with the Council policy
• Enjoy discounted gym memberships
• Bondi Junction office within 5-minute walk of the train station
• Community focused, values driven service
• Wellness that works for you! From annual skin checks and flu shots to our bi-annual health fair, we're committed to helping you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role

In the role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions, programs and cultural initiatives across Waverley's arts and cultural spaces, working with artists, creative practitioners, community partners and internal stakeholders to deliver high quality, accessible and meaningful experiences for a diverse audience

You will play an important role in shaping Waverley's cultural program, building strong relationships across the arts sector and contributing to a dynamic and contemporary cultural offering that reflects the community and its diverse perspectives

Skills & Experience

To be successful you will have:

• Current industry knowledge, relevant tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts or Curatorial Studies and extensive experience
• Excellent skills in building constructive relationships with arts and community stakeholders
• Ability to support cross organisational project teams to deliver agreed outcomes in a complex environment as needed
• Experience in designing, delivering and evaluating Visual Arts programs that offer engaging experiences and reflect industry best practice
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and visual communication skills with strong experience in working collaboratively across a dynamic organisation
• Experience in budgeting and tracking expenditure, event/project and resource management, negotiation, contracting and risk management in an arts context
• Ability and willingness to work outside standard office hours, including weekends.
• An understanding of and commitment to EEO and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Please note that pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process. Depending on the volume and suitability of applications received, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date. Shortlisting and interviewing may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information about the position, including required skills and experience. For more information contact Jaqueline Cowell, Manager, Arts & Culture, ***************@waverley.nsw.gov.au

About Waverley Council

At Waverley Council, our values of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration and Care guide how we work together, deliver, lead and support our community.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our People and Culture team at ***********@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

Waverley Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We value diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; young people; older workers; people with disabilities; LGBTQIA+; and other minority groups.

We fully support the aims and objectives of the NSW Officer of Children's Guardian and Child Protection legislation. We will implement necessary practices to ensure a safe and supported Council environment for children and young people. All staff, volunteers and contractor's welcome child safe and child friendly practices