ACMI is the museum of screen culture. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us. ACMI celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers. ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals, and industry and education programs explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture.
ACMI has a great opportunity for you to join our talented Curatorial team as an Assistant Curator (full time fixed term until December 2022). This new role supports the Curator (First Nations) and is focused on supporting the delivery of an upcoming major exhibition at ACMI followed by an international tour.
Our ideal team member will have a thorough knowledge of moving image history and contemporary practice across areas such as cinema, video games, television, animation, video art and digital culture. You will have strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and achieve successful outcomes, together with project co‑ordination skills. Experienced in exhibition curation with excellent research, writing and proofreading skills you will be highly organised and be able to collate a disparate range of information and materials into accessible and efficient systems.
If successful you can expect to become part of a talented, committed and creative team of people with a passion for screen culture. This Grade 3 role is offered on a full time fixed time basis until December 2022 with a starting salary of $71,853 plus super.
To apply follow the online application process here, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the role (no more than one page please).
Please note interviews will be held Tuesday 05 April – Thursday 07 April 2022.
ACMI is a child safe workplace and actively promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children from all backgrounds. ACMI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building an inclusive workplace that supports diverse thinking and innovation. ACMI encourages applications from First Nations People, people of culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTIQA+ community and all sectors of the community. Please contact us at [email protected] or 03 8663 2200 to discuss making adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements.
For on-site roles the successful candidate will need to provide their vaccination information in accordance with the government’s Mandatory Vaccination Directions. Please speak to us if you have any questions about this based on your individual circumstances. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
