First Nations Assistant Curator

Position Title: First Nations Assistant Curator
Department: Production
Remuneration: $78,750 Plus Superannuation
Contract term: Full time fixed term contract position until June 30th 2026.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is an identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community.

The First Nations Assistant Curator will work closely with the Artistic Director and the Production & Exhibitions team to successfully deliver the 25th Biennale of Sydney (2026) to the highest of international exhibition standards.

The First Nations Assistant Curator will work with First Nations and non-Indigenous artists, providing a unique opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading international contemporary artists, studios and gallerists.

The First Nations Assistant Curator will work collaboratively with the Assistant Curator and will be responsible for curatorial research and writing of exhibition texts such as work labels, wall texts, and the exhibition guide.

Additionally, this role will work across all aspects of exhibition planning and delivery, including but not limited to, administration and coordination of artist projects, venue liaison, artwork and exhibition production, exhibition scheduling and budgeting, installation and de-installation of artworks, and ensuring at all times the safe and highest-level presentation of artworks for the duration of the exhibition.

The position requires strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Working collaboratively to tight deadlines, the position also requires flexibility, the ability to take initiative, problem-solve and prioritise complex and competing responsibilities, a conscientious and energetic disposition and a passion for contemporary art and working with artists.

The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team of specialist staff; delivering one of the world’s leading contemporary visual arts events.

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

This is an identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community

Applicants to mark subject line in email as ‘Confidential’ and address the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Monday, 31 March 2025.

Your application must include the following:

a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;
a current CV; and
the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

Email to: employment@biennaleofsydney.com.au

Subject line: Application | First Nations Assistant Curator

Only applications sent to the above employment@ email address will be considered. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

For additional information about Duties and Responsibilities and the Selection Criteria, please refer to the Bienanle of Sydney website.