Assistant Curator, Australian Art

The curatorial team operates within a vibrant and rewarding environment stewarding and developing the National Gallery’s relationships with art and artists.

The National Gallery’s collection of Australian Art is one of the most significant in Australia. The primary focus of the Assistant Curator, Australian Art role is to assist the Head of Australian Art and Senior Curator, Australian Art in the preparation of acquisition projects, exhibitions and publications related to collection and wider artistic program. This includes assisting in developing interpretation material for display on site, online and on tour.

Additionally, the role will:
– Bring specialist expertise to the department
– Coordinate and assist in the development of exhibitions and other projects, including publications
– Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, often involving complex matters
– Perform administrative tasks that enable the effective operation of the curatorial team
– Represent the department and the National Gallery internally and externally

The Assistant Curator, Australian Art works collaboratively with peers, colleagues and through national and international networks to foster and grow the value of and reputation of the collection.

This position requires someone who has curatorial experience. It involves a substantial level of cataloguing and documentation, primary and secondary research, the ability to meet agreed operational and strategic targets and to establish and maintain strong and meaningful, internal and external relationships.

This position of Assistant Curator, in Australian Art is a non-ongoing full-time role with the Australian Art team.