Curator – Contemporary Visual Art (12‑Month Temp, Flexible)

Campbelltown Arts Centre; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Generous leave provisions

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Campbelltown Arts Centre is seeking an experienced curator to lead the Contemporary Visual Arts program during a pivotal transformation period. The role involves delivering exhibitions, commissions and public programs in a temporary space, while maintaining the Centre's standing as a leading contemporary arts organisation.

The successful candidate will manage staff and contractors, negotiate contracts, and work with artists and partners to amplify community voices.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive job-related experience in the visual arts and curatorship.
• Extensive curating experience.
• Experience managing staff and contractors.
• Experience developing and monitoring program budgets.
• Experience in preparing and negotiating contracts for artistic programs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in writing/editing high-quality arts texts.
• Working with Children Check completed or verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Contemporary Visual Arts program during the maternity leave period.
• Shape and deliver exhibitions and public programs for the Centre's temporary space transition.
• Collaborate with artists, curators, practitioners and community partners.
• Develop, implement and monitor program budgets and contracts.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to promote programs.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

Curatorship

Staff management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Arts writing/editing

Working with Children Check

Job description

Campbelltown Arts Centre is seeking an experienced curator to lead the Contemporary Visual Arts program during a pivotal transformation period. The role involves delivering exhibitions, commissions and public programs in a temporary space, while maintaining the Centre's standing as a leading contemporary arts organisation.

The successful candidate will manage staff and contractors, negotiate contracts, and work with artists and partners to amplify community voices.