Ref 5394/21 Curator - Collections and Cultural Programme, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: 16 Jan 2022

  • Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2024
  • Remuneration: $108,206 to $116,756 p.a.
  • Parramatta South Campus

Parramatta South Campus
Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2024

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.  

The University’s Western Sydney Creative Decadal Strategy presents a bold vision for the University with regard to the arts and culture. Through the principles of the primacy of the student experience, recognising the arts and cultural priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, enriching our cultural environment, and drawing on our research expertise, Western Sydney Creative endeavours to celebrate our region’s diversity and promote a deeper engagement between the University and the local arts and cultural sector.

Western Sydney Creative strategy
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/1590492/OVCH4186_ARTSCULTURE_Decadal_Strategy_LR12_web.pdf
About the Role
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled candidate for the position of Curator – Collection and Cultural Programme.  Working collaboratively with the Director, Western Sydney Creative, and in-house teams, the Curator – Collections and Cultural Programme will contribute to and shape the development of the Western Sydney Creative ambitious cultural programme and build the reputation of the University as an innovative cross-disciplinary contemporary cultural organisation, drawing on work generated by Western Sydney’s creative community.  This will include programming, commissioning, co-production, cultural infrastructure support and the development of local, national, and international partnerships.

The Curator - Collections and Cultural Programme will be responsible for the day-to-day care, documentation, digitisation, development, storage, and display of the University’s art collection of approx. 1,400 pieces across all our sites.  The role will facilitate research across curatorial, conservation and scientific projects; maintain and improve object storage and access for the collection according to international best practice; and interpret the collection through exhibition, publication, events, and other means.

Skills and Experiences
The successful candidate must have demonstrated demonstrated knowledge of current contemporary interdisciplinary arts and curatorial practices and the broader cultural sector both nationally and internationally, ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and excellent planning, organisational and budget management skills and demonstrated ability to prepare tenders and secure grant funding and other support for cultural projects and programs.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally.

Benefits
Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:

  • 35 hour work week
  • 17% super contributions
  • Professional development opportunities

For further information on the role, please review the position description and address all selection criteria within your application.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $108,206 to $116,756 p.a. (comprising Salary of $91,435 to $98,660 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Dolla Merrillees, Director, Western Sydney Creative via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm Sunday 16 January 2021

Note - All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency at time of application.

Please note, if successful in obtaining this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are double vaccinated against Coronavirus (COVID-19) in accordance with the University’s requirements to attend campus.

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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