Regional Gallery Curator

About the Opportunity
At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking an experienced Regional Gallery Curator to join our Glasshouse team. The successful candidate will provide leadership and creative direction for the Glasshouse Regional Gallery, ensuring effective stewardship of Council’s art collection and the delivery of a diverse, high-quality exhibition and events program that engages the community and enhances the region’s cultural profile.

To succeed in this role, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Museum Studies or a related discipline, along with extensive experience in a comparable role within a gallery, museum or cultural institution. You will bring demonstrated expertise in exhibition development, curation, and collection management, supported by strong leadership capability and experience delivering both strategic and operational outcomes.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated expertise in exhibition development, curation, design and collection management within a gallery or cultural institution.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring and developing staff and volunteers.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, present and work effectively with diverse audiences, artists and partners.
• Thorough knowledge of gallery operations, including relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and industry standards in NSW.
• Proven ability to plan and deliver exhibitions, events, workshops, and public program initiatives that drive participation and audience growth.
• Strong financial, analytical and strategic skills, with experience managing budgets, using data to inform decisions, and fostering partnerships with cultural organisations and funding bodies.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)

On a typical day this role will:

• Lead and manage the planning, programming and delivery of the Glasshouse Regional Gallery’s annual exhibition and events program.
• Curate exhibitions and develop engaging artistic, cultural and educational programs for diverse community and school audiences.
• Oversee day-to-day gallery operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practice.
• Manage and care for Council’s art collection in accordance with policy and professional standards.
• Build strong relationships with artists, cultural organisations, government and funding partners, while seeking grant funding, sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams and lead staff and volunteers to enhance visitor experience, while monitoring visitation, feedback and financial performance to drive continuous improvement and audience growth.

Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week
Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $101,015 to $113,067 depending on skills and experience
Opportunity for performance-based increases available after 12 months

Benefits:
Flexible work arrangements – hybrid working and flexi-time
Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
Career development opportunities
Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2026 plus annual salary review
Long service leave after 5 years
Generous employee assistance program
Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia’s most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Pam Milne, Venue Manager on (02) 6581 8001.