THE POSITION:
This position is a permanent fulltime position.
The Curator is a key member of the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery team. The purpose of this position is to:
- Develops and implements an exciting, innovative and engaging program of social history exhibitions and public programs that maximises community involvement and participation.
- Supports the promotion of spaces, exhibitions, and public programs to diverse audiences, with the aim of encouraging participation and elevating the public profile of FCMG
- Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with diverse professional and community organisations and cultural institutions to achieve bold and creative cultural outcomes.
- Manages the development, documentation, research, control, display, protection and conservation of the museum’s collection.
- Prepares grant applications and submissions, acquittal and evaluation reports
ESSENTIAL:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Minimum:
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in liaising effectively with a range of audiences and stakeholders.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and in a small team environment.
- High level of skills in the conceptualisation and implementation of social history exhibitions.
- Skills in the development and delivery of public programs for a wide range of audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to research to research and write essays as well as interpretive and exhibition texts.
- Demonstrated collection management skills
- Ability to maintain peer relationships within the Galleries and Museum sector.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with the community.
- Strong interest in social history and related museum professions.
- An appreciation for cultural diversity and an ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to manage a diverse set of tasks within tight deadlines.
- Ability to effectively supervise and direct independent curators to achieve desired outcomes.
- Understanding of and commitment to WHS.
DESIRABLE:
- Experience in writing grant applications
- Knowledge of Fairfield Locality and history
Qualifications
MINIMUM:
- Degree qualifications and minimum two (2) years’ experience in a relevant discipline, i.e. Curatorial Practice, Art History or Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Fine Arts, or equivalent
DESIRABLE:
- Post-graduate studies in Curatorial Practice, Art History or Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, or equivalent
SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
- Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight
- This position is a Grade 5, salary range is $86,482 p.a. with progression to $90,860 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $101.305 p.a, plus 12% Super.
FURTHER CONTACTS:Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Carmel Aiello on (0427 635 390) or a position description is available by contacting Fairfield City Museum & Gallery on 9725 0190.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 17 August, 11.59 pm
HOW TO APPLY: Applications must address the knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience required in the Position Description. A position description is available from the contact person listed above, or from Council’s Website. To apply online visit Council’s website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/fccjobs. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and received by the closing date. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.
Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.
We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.
PO BOX 21 BRADLEY CUTTS
FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 GENERAL MANAGER
