Exceptional opportunity to be ACMI’s TV & Special Events Curator bring your programming, industry knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to one of Australia’s leading museums.
Position Details
Situated at the very heart of Melbourne in Federation Square, ACMI explores the rapid evolution and astonishing creativity of the moving image with a vibrant, multilayered program of exhibitions, screenings, installations and commissions, festivals, and public, industry & education programs. ACMI is the most successful museum of its kind in the world. It plays a vital part in establishing Melbourne as a global cultural destination.
As we rapidly evolve towards a knowledge economy, ACMI presents its stories and objects in unique ways, spanning the conventions of traditional museums and reflecting the innovation and evolution of the moving image in our fast-moving world. We are embarking on a visionary $40m redevelopment that will transform the institution, overhauling our permanent exhibition, dramatically improving the visitor experience, integrating cutting-edge technology and expanding our education programs. ACMI’s Fed Square site is planned for re-launch in mid-2020.
ACMI has a fantastic opportunity in our Film Team for a Curator to produce and deliver material across a range of public facing programming with a focus on television, industry events, previews and a range of experience driven programs that leverage non-traditional cinematic forms.
Reporting to the Director of Film, the Film Curator will be strategic and entrepreneurial in their thinking and adept at; program and audience analysis, reportingdeveloping new programming models and developing new income streams. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in devising and managing high level public facing programs within a large cultural institution / museum environment.
You can expect to become part of a talented, committed and creative team with a passion for developing rich experiential programming that is industry engaged, audience centred and contextualizes the past, present and future of the moving image. In promoting ACMI’s diverse film program and addressing the representation imbalance in the film industry, we strongly encourage applications from all sectors of society who accurately reflect the local and wider demographic of the museum to apply.
This fantastic Grade 4 role is offered on a full time, limited duration basis for 3 years and has a commencing salary of $85,279 plus super.
To apply, follow the online application process. Applications should provide a 500-word response and a brief resume, demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements of the role outlined within the position description.
Please note interviews will be held Wednesday 27 November 2019.
For further information on this role, please refer to the position description listed on the employment section of our website www.acmi.net.au.
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, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or 03 8663 2200
