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SENIOR CURATOR, FIRST NATIONS ART (IDENTIFIED POSITION)
VPS 6.1: $130,673 – $152,772 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Full Time, Ongoing
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31 January 2025
The role is a First Nations designated position. The National Gallery of Victoria considers that being First Nations is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Senior Curator, First Nations Art, whose work exemplifies the NGV’s values, ambition and leadership. In this role, the Senior Curator will work closely with team members across the NGV to conceptualise, develop, and execute exhibitions, commissions, partnerships, publications, and programs and importantly, contribute to the strategic development of the NGV’s leading First Nations Art collection.
The Senior Curator will manage the First Nations Art curatorial team and demonstrate leadership qualities that align with organisational goals, including bringing new ideas and approaches to departmental and cross-departmental planning.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
You will bring a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated senior experience in the field to:
- Contribute to the development of the First Nations Art collection in alignment with the NGV Collections Strategy, and participate in the planning, research, development and coordination of relevant displays, exhibitions, projects and partnerships.
- Lead and manage the First Nations curatorial team and its projects by drawing upon demonstrated people management experience.
- Contribute to departmental and cross-departmental curatorial planning, bringing strategic planning experience to contribute new ideas and approaches to First Nations projects and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Ensure the safekeeping of the First Nations Art collection, including following acquisition policies and procedures.
- Perform a senior and strategic role in building, developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and promote awareness and support of the NGV First Nations Art collection through engagement with donors, partners, community members and collaborators.
The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discriminations Act 1975 (Cth) and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). This position is therefore only open to applicants that identify as being of First Nations descent.
If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the Human Resources team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.
For more details refer to the role statement attached.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please send a covering letter, a separate statement addressing each of the key selection criteria as they relate to the job accountabilities and resume to job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or forward your application to Job Applications, Human Resources, National Gallery of Victoria, PO Box 7259, Melbourne VIC 3004 by 5pm on January 31, 2025.
The National Gallery of Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace. As such, the National Gallery of Victoria encourages applications from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and it is our policy to consider reasonable adjustments for qualified applicants with disabilities.
To submit an application, please send:
- covering letter
- statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement
- your curriculum vitae (CV)
Email
job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au
By post
Human Resources Manager
National Gallery of Victoria
PO Box 7259
Melbourne VIC 3004