About the Role
As a crucial member of our small and dynamic team, the Curator plays a central role in FUMA's artistic programs, engagement strategies, and the documentation, development, and care of our museum's permanent collections, which include a significant holding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
In the role of Curator, you will be responsible for researching, evaluating, and recommending acquisitions, as well as curating scholarly exhibitions for presentation in the FUMA Gallery, satellite spaces across campus, and touring venues. Your duties will extend to conducting research on artworks, artists, and art historical topics, contributing to exhibition catalogues, academic forums, and public programs, while employing innovative interpretation strategies to engage and expand our audience.
Your role will also be pivotal in driving FUMA's museum-based teaching and learning programs, fostering relationships with academic staff, and facilitating student access to the collections. Additionally, you will provide functional and line management supervision to our Collections and Exhibitions Assistant, as well as oversee interns and volunteers involved in collection activities.
About You
You will be an accomplished curator with a strategic and innovative mindset, well-versed in developing and delivering intellectually rigorous exhibitions, managing collections, and engaging with the public. Your strong communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with your adept research abilities and comprehensive understanding of contemporary curatorial practice, will be essential. Demonstrating initiative and skilfully prioritizing competing demands will be second nature to you, all while maintaining a keen attention to detail in every aspect of your work.
To be successful in this position, you will also demonstrate:
• Completion of a degree in Art History, Museum Studies or a related field.
• Broad knowledge of relevant industry standards, policies, practices, protocols, compliance, and risk factors.
• Broad knowledge of art methods and materials, ability to assess the condition of artworks and collection needs.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University?COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
How to Apply and Information
• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR000000XXXX Curator
• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Fiona Salmon
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm 12 May 2024
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.