Curator — Exhibition & Public Programs Lead

Woollahra Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Training and development opportunities

Subsidised gym membership

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf in Sydney is seeking an experienced Curator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. You will develop and deliver the annual exhibition program and public programs, working with artists, lenders and partners to realize high-standard contemporary visual arts experiences.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead exhibition production, curate content, draft interpretive materials and contribute to marketing, partnerships and fundraising, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in curatorial studies or related discipline.
• Proven curatorial practice and exhibition production experience.
• Strong written and verbal communications and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the annual exhibition program and public programs.
• Coordinate the production and installation of exhibitions.
• Manage relationships with artists, lenders, contractors and partners.
• Develop and coordinate public programs including talks, workshops and events.
• Draft curatorial content and interpretive materials; brief designers for print/digital collateral.
• Assist with grants, sponsorships and partnerships.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Audience engagement

Education

Curatorial studies degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

InDesign/Photoshop

Job description

Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf in Sydney is seeking an experienced Curator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. You will develop and deliver the annual exhibition program and public programs, working with artists, lenders and partners to realize high-standard contemporary visual arts experiences.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead exhibition production, curate content, draft interpretive materials and contribute to marketing, partnerships and fundraising, with a strong focus on