Curator – Rockhampton Museum of Art
- Permanent Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $106,584 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 6) + Superannuation
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Step into an exciting opportunity as the Curator at the Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA), an institution rich in history and poised for a vibrant future.
Since its establishment over 50 years ago, Rockhampton Art Gallery has provided the region of Central Queensland with a visual arts centre that excites, engages and challenges audiences.
Rockhampton Museum of Art is where art is shared, bringing major touring exhibitions to the region, and showcasing the region’s own creativity to the world. We’re here to celebrate our place and our people of Central Queensland, showcasing artists and artworks with a deep resonance to our region. Rockhampton Museum of Art will be the centre for visual arts in Central Queensland.
As the Curator, you will lead the development and delivery of innovative exhibitions, curatorial programs, and participatory experiences that inspire, engage, and connect with diverse audiences. Building on more than 50 years of artistic heritage, RMOA is now a state-of-the-art 4,711sqm facility in the heart of Rockhampton’s cultural precinct, celebrating local creativity and showcasing national and international works.
In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Museum of Art Director to shape and deliver a dynamic exhibition program, manage and conserve the Museum’s nationally significant permanent collection, and foster partnerships with cultural organisations, artists, donors, and the wider community.
You will also play a key role in delivering meaningful public programs, securing funding and sponsorship opportunities, and ensuring the Museum is a vibrant hub for creativity, learning, and cultural exchange.
This position is perfect for a forward-thinking, passionate individual ready to elevate RMOA’s profile as a leading regional arts institution, enriching the lives of Central Queenslanders and visitors alike.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Experience in developing, delivering and reviewing design and production methodologies, budgets, financial and performance management for curatorial exhibitions and collections.
- Achievement driven individual with the ability to develop, monitor and continually improve programs that engage conceptually and physically with the region’s community and its visitors.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of stakeholders and work collaboratively as an effective team member.
- Organisational skills to strive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
- Ability to produce presentations and reports in a professional manner that have the ability to influence, create positive change and leave an impression on stakeholders.
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 3-4 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
- Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
- Degree qualification in Arts History, Visual Arts or Museum Studies (or related discipline) and/or relevant experience in a gallery or museum environment.
- Experience in developing, delivering and reviewing design and production methodologies, budgets, and financial and performance management for curatorial exhibitions and collections.
- Knowledge of local, national and international cultural/arts industry and a current knowledge of international museum standards, including standards in curatorial, exhibitions, registration and conservation practices in an art museum environment.
- Demonstrated negotiation, influencing, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
- Ability to build a high performing team that is results orientated and achieves Council’s service levels through direction, collaboration, guidance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.
Applications Close: Monday 17 February 2025 at Midnight (AEST)