AddressAt Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.
Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.
About the Role
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin, hosting contemporary visual arts and craft exhibitions and an onsite café set in a heritage mansion and gardens. This position plays a key role in the Art & Collections Team which oversees visual art services within the City of Darebin. This position assists the Curator in the delivery of exhibitions and collections management projects.
• Assist with implementing an exhibition schedule at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
• Oversee collections maintenance and conservation projects for both the Darebin Art Collection and the Public Art Collection
• Develop relationships and networks with the local arts community and ensure programming, public programs and opportunities are made available to, and relevant for, local artists and local arts lovers
Skills & Experience
• Previous experience working in a public arts/cultural/arts facility.
• Knowledge and experience of collection management including databases, artwork storage and handling.
• Experience in exhibition coordination or project management in a gallery or cultural facility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.
• Access to secure on-site bicycle parking, car parking and a range of conveniently located public transport options
• Career development, training opportunities
• Creative, open-minded and inspiring workplace
• Supportive and positive work environment
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume and cover letter. Those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.
We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.
Contact Sarah Werkmeister, Curator, Bundoora Homestead on 8470 8269 for a confidential discussion or email ***************@darebin.vic.gov.au.
Applications close on MONDAY 3 JUNE 2024 at 11.30pm.
Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.
To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.
