Gallery Technician

GALLERY TECHNICIAN

POSITION TITLE: Gallery Technician
HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with presence at evening events and art fairs as required
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent full-time, subject to a six-month probationary review
SALARY: Commensurate with experience plus 12% superannuation
About the organisation

Sullivan+Strumpf is a leading contemporary commercial gallery representing a diverse range of emerging and established artists from Asia, Australia and the Pacific region.

The gallery was founded, by co-directors Ursula Sullivan and Joanna Strumpf in 2005. Sullivan+Strumpf works across a broad geographical region with art exhibitions, museums, major art fairs, publications and audience engagement programmes. Sullivan+Strumpf has proudly helped foster the careers of some of the most significant contemporary artists in the region and remains dedicated to supporting artists to realise their visions and forge long-term artistic careers.

About the role
Sullivan+Strumpf is looking for an experienced, proactive and solutions-oriented Gallery Technician to oversee the exhibition installation & photography at the Sydney gallery. Reporting to the general manager, this role is responsible for coordination of exhibition install and de-install, packaging and preparing artworks for shipment, artwork documentation, and general upkeep of stockrooms.

The chosen candidate will be a proactive team player, have exceptional attention to detail and be highly organised. They can take initiative and perform multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining flexibility, patience, and a friendly attitude. The Gallery Technician will support the staff and artists to achieve their shared artistic, creative and business goals.

This is a full-time position, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with presence at some evening and art fairs as required.

Essential Requirements

• 2 – 4 years experience in a museum or gallery, or a related industry
• Knowledge of appropriate techniques/procedures for handling, transportation and storage of artworks
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, including excellent written and spoken expression
• Experience working with software applications/databases to maintain and update collection information
• Can work independently
• Full driver’s license

Key Responsibilities

• Lead install/deinstall of exhibitions, including ability to manage lifting and carrying artworks and equipment
• Packing and preparing artwork for shipment, maintaining S+S procedures
• Artwork documentation and general exhibition photography
• Support exhibition and art fair preparations, including liaising with artists and directors about installation, crating and freight
• General upkeep of stockrooms, and knowledge artwork movements and locations
• General administrative support, as needed

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please send and address all applications to Jenny Du, General Manager, at jenny@sullivanstrumpf.com

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 20 July 2026.

Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged.

Sullivan+Strumpf is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.