Curator - Research

Job No.: 659684

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.8)

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: Pro-rata of $90,773 - $97,979 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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The Opportunity

Based at our convenient Caulfield campus location, the Curator, Research at the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) plays a pivotal role in the research, preparation, and delivery of exhibitions, public programs, and the university's esteemed art collection.

With a primary focus on publishing activities, both in print and digital formats, you will manage relationships with publishers and distributors, contributing to gallery operations such as copy editing, grant writing, and report creation.

As the Curator, Research, you will also oversee Front of House volunteers, ensuring the seamless delivery of services to patrons, and serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, interns, and work placement candidates.

About you

We are seeking candidates with specialised knowledge of art practice and cultural theory, excellent communication and editing skills, organisational prowess, and the ability to work collaboratively or independently are crucial for success in this role.

If you are passionate about the arts and have the skills to contribute to MUMA as critically influential contemporary art space apply now to join our dynamic team.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check. 

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Enquiries

Ms Pip Wallis, Senior Curator, Monash University Museum of Art, +61 3 9905 1632

Position Description

 Curator - Research

Closing Date

Tuesday 16 January 2024, 11:55pm AEDT

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