CURATORIAL PROJECT OFFICER, INTERNATIONAL DECORATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
VPS 3.1: $68,884 gross per annum + 10% superannuation
Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 Years
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 22 October, 2021
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curatorial Project Officer who will be responsible for a range of curatorial and administrative duties that support the International Decorative Arts Department, including exhibitions and displays, and the development and management of the NGV Collection.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
You will provide high quality curatorial administration support including developing and maintain project schedules and budgets, preparing proposal, reports and correspondence. Other key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Senior Curator with the research, development and implementation of displays and exhibitions.
- Contributing to the safekeeping, maintenance and development of the Collection, including undertaking cataloguing duties, preparing proposals and reports and accurately following processes relating to acquisitions and donations and related administration.
- Researching, collating and drafting content and interpretation for use in publications, marketing materials, resources, exhibitions and programs in consultation with the Senior Curator.
- Researching, preparing, delivering and participating in programs and events relevant to the collection and exhibitions in consultation with relevant staff.
- Ensuring the maintenance and collation of verbal, written and statistical records and assist with reports and proposals.
To be successful you will have a tertiary qualification in Art History, Fine Arts or equivalent coupled with sound knowledge of the history and development of decorative arts and design up to 2000. Previous experience in administering or assisting with exhibitions, public programs or collections and a sound knowledge of the creative industries is desirable; relevant additional language/s highly desirable.
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 October 22, 2021.
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