Curator (Designated First Nations position)
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.
Join our passionate Curatorial team on an ongoing part time basis (2 days/week) as a Curator. Reporting to the Chief Curator you will research, develop and deliver exhibitions across ACMI’s temporary, permanent and touring program, with a particular focus on developing and delivering First Nations content and programs and engaging First Nations communities.
Our ideal team member will have extensive knowledge of moving image culture and trends with experience producing exhibitions and/or programming. A skilled relationship builder you will be able to liaise with a wide range of stakeholder and navigate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artistic and cultural practice and communities. Your excellent research, writing and organisational skills coupled with your energy to support innovative and bold idea will see you to thrive in this role.
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 4 role is offered on an ongoing part time basis (2 days/week) with a starting salary of $88,955 pro rata 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). This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
