Senior Curator
Job No: 665628
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Full time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $112,694 - $124,394 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Leading a small dedicated curatorial team the Senior Curator will deliver MUMA’s 2024/5 exhibitions and contribute to the planning and delivery of the 2026 artistic program. The Senior Curator will be actively involved in MUMA’s teaching and learning initiatives, public programs, commissioning, publishing and reporting.
To be successful in this role you will have exceptional curatorial, project, team management and proven experience growing and nurturing networks, partnerships and professional associations. An in-depth knowledge of Australian art history and practice, including First Nations art and culture, artists and institutions, curatorial theory and practice, and broad knowledge of international contemporary art is also key to success in this role.
About MUMA
MUMA is one of Australia’s most respected and influential contemporary art museums. Established in 1975, MUMA has a dynamic artistic program of collecting, commissioning, exhibition-making and publishing, and is committed to connecting art, audiences and ideas.
MUMA is custodian of the Monash University Collection, which holds over 2,600 artworks. With nearly half the Collection on public display across Monash’s Victorian campuses or out on loan to museums and galleries nationally and internationally, it’s one of the most accessible collections of post-1960s Australian art in the country, founded with the establishment of the University in 1961.
MUMA’s exhibitions, commissions and collection activity are accompanied by strong education, engagement and publishing programs. This engagement allows the Museum to exchange with diverse local, national and international audiences, artists and partners—both in-person, and through the circulation of digital resources and print publications.
About Monash University
At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt .
Whilst this role is worked on-site, we have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily. This includes supporting parents .
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which addresses why you would like to work at Monash University Museum of Art and outlining your relevant experience.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please get in touch at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Alicia Renew, Gallery Manager, +61 3 9905 1618
Position Description: Senior Curator
Applications Close: Wednesday 12 June 2024, 11:55pm AEST
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