Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive

University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for the Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive, a 3-year fixed term opportunity to lead the management and development of a nationally significant archive dedicated to Tracey Moffatt. The role is housed within the Chau Chak Wing Museum and supports scholarship, collection care and public engagement.

Reporting to the curatorial team, you will oversee archive stewardship, project management, digitisation, conservation coordination and research access,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a curatorial role, contributing to collection stewardship, research and interpretation.
• Advanced project management capabilities for multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong organisational skills to manage complex workflows and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to best practice in care of culturally sensitive collections and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Skills

Curatorial experience

Project management

Organisation

Stakeholder communication

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

· Full time, 3-year fixed term opportunity

· Unique opportunity for an experienced Curator to support the Tracey Moffatt collection

· Base Salary $117K + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive is a unique opportunity to lead the management and development of a nationally significant archive dedicated to one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of archive stewardship, including project management, cataloguing, digitisation, conservation coordination, and the provision of research access, ensuring the collection is preserved and accessible to the highest professional standards.

As a key member of the Museum’s curatorial team, the Curator contributes to the advancement of scholarship, collection care, and public engagement through innovative archival and curatorial practice. The role supports collection-based research, exhibition development, and strategic initiatives that increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the Archive. Through this work, the Curator plays an important role in safeguarding and interpreting the artistic legacy of Tracey Moffatt while enriching the cultural and research offerings of the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

About you

• proven experience in a curatorial role, contributing to collection stewardship, research, interpretation and the development of meaningful cultural and scholarly outcomes
• advanced project management capabilities, including the planning, coordination and successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects and strategic initiatives
• well-developed organisational and planning skills, enabling effective management of complex workflows, resources and competing priorities
• excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• awareness of and commitment to best practice in the care and management of culturally sensitive collections, including the application of appropriate cultural protocols and ethical standards.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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Applications Close

Sunday 15 November 2026 11:59 PM