Assistant Curator

• Level 5 (0.6 FTE), part-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis.
• Base salary range: $76,422 – $84,705 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
The Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery (LWAG) is a university art gallery of international standing that supports the teaching, research and engagement activities of the University of Western Australia.

We do this through our exhibitions, our public education program run in tandem with exhibitions and the maintenance and display of the University of Western Australia Art Collection and the Cruthers Collection of Women’s Art.

The LWAG team is responsible for the custodianship and management of evolving, nationally significant art collections. The team delivers an annual program of intellectually rigorous and engaging exhibitions that contribute to the local and national arts landscapes. Exhibitions run in conjunction with a program of impactful and dynamic engagement and events, targeted to the various communities served by the gallery.

LWAG is a community facing facility, incorporating a number of galleries; a retail space; engagement spaces; and offices and art stores. The building is also available to the university community and external groups to hire for functions and events.

About the opportunity
As the appointee, you will play a leading support role in the administration of LWAG’s exhibitions, from the early development and planning of projects to their implementation and evaluation. The Assistant Curator will also support the management and care for the University’s Art Collection, working closely with the Curatorial team and the Registrar of the University Art Collection to ensure accuracy and depth of collection records and information.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Art History, Art Curatorial/Museum Studies, or directly relevant experience and training are encouraged.
• Demonstrated experience working on multi-disciplinary programs and commissions with diverse groups of cultural producers and practitioners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of historical, modern and contemporary visual art practice.
• Experience working within a public gallery or art museum, with demonstrated knowledge of the professional practices related to art collections or exhibition production.
• Highly developed research, written and oral communication skills.
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills including ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and monitor priorities, resources and budgets.
• Ability to work productively as part of a small team and liaise with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Experience handling, and the physical ability to safely handle, works of art according to professional standards and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills relevant to an art museum

Note: A Current National Police Clearance Certificate and C class driver’s license are requirements for his role.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - LWAG Assistant Curator.docx.

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 25 March 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.