Curator of War Art & Public Engagement

Australian War Memorial; Canberra; In loco; AUD 80.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Australian War Memorial is seeking an experienced Curator to join the Art Section and shape the collection and artistic program through research, acquisitions, commissions and public engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Curator of Art, the successful candidate will bring strong curatorial expertise, sound art-historical knowledge and leadership to collaborate with stakeholders across the Memorial and arts sectors.

Competenze

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in art history, curatorship, museum studies or a related discipline.
• + years curatorial or relevant experience.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions, displays, digital initiatives and interpretive programs.
• Lead or support contemporary art commissions across programs, including the Official War Art Scheme and related projects.
• Identify, assess and recommend acquisitions that strengthen the collection’s quality, relevance, diversity and historical significance.
• Undertake original research into the collection and communicate findings through publications, lectures and catalogue essays.
• Contribute to policy development for collection, museum and organisational strategies.
• Participate in major institutional initiatives and development projects.
• Provide mentoring and professional support to Assistant Curatorial staff, fostering a collaborative team culture.

Conoscenze

Curatorial experience

Art history knowledge

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Art History / Curatorship / Museum Studies

Descrizione del lavoro

The Australian War Memorial is seeking an experienced Curator to join the Art Section and shape the collection and artistic program through research, acquisitions, commissions and public engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Curator of Art, the successful candidate will bring strong curatorial expertise, sound art-historical knowledge and leadership to collaborate with stakeholders across the Memorial and arts sectors.