Position Description
The Australian War Memorial is seeking two experienced Curators to join its Art Section. The successful candidates will join the Memorial during a period of extensive First World War Centenary programming, new online engagement programs and extensive audience growth.
Responsibilities
- Propose, deliver and advise on exhibitions, displays and digital programming at the Memorial.
- Advise on and manage contemporary art commissions across a range of programs, including the Official War Art Scheme and Memorial Sculpture Garden, as well as for general acquisition as required.
- Develop new public programming initiatives pertaining to the art collection.
- Identify, source and recommend artwork for acquisition in order to develop a collection of the highest quality and historical integrity.
- Undertake research into the art collection and disseminate this knowledge to diverse audiences through talks, lectures, magazine and journal articles, catalogue essays and books.
- Participate in the development and implementation of museum policy and strategy.
- Contribute to the mentoring and professional development of Assistant Curatorial staff.
- Develop strong networks in the Australian art world while maintaining a high professional profile.
- Respond to enquiries from, and represent the Memorial to, a wide range of public, private and governmental stakeholders.
- Liaise and collaborate with other areas of the Memorial in the delivery of museum and commemorative programming.
- Conduct manual handling tasks including movement of a wide range of objects including but not limited to works on paper, framed works of art and items from the national collection.
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of equal opportunity principles and a commitment to the application of the APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct.
To Apply
Please email your application to [email protected] by close of business, 29 February 2016. Your email must include:
- Application Pack including two page response addressing the Selection Criteria
- Current Curriculum Vitae
Please submit your application in WORD format only. Applications submitted in PDF or other formats may not be able to be processed and may therefore, be excluded.
For further information on this position, please visit the AWM website.
