Curator

Job Description

• Permanent, Full time
• $97,099.24 per annum plus Superannuation 
• Join City Lifestyle team.

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Curator oversees the Hume Gallery exhibition program and the day-to-day operations of galleries across the municipality, driving audience engagement and increasing visitation through the delivery public programs and events. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of annual exhibitions and public programs, driving audience engagement and supporting the goals of the Council Plan.
• Oversee the annual EOI process of applications to exhibit.
• Oversee the development and distribution of promotional materials and opportunities in support of the Gallery’s program.
• Develop and manage contractual arrangements for the provision of services as required.
• Monitor the annual Gallery budget in accordance with Council policies, procedures, and budget delegations.
• Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders including community members, artists and arts organisations, community and business organisations, other government and non-government agencies and schools to develop, implement and support the delivery of art and cultural activities.
• Represent Council within arts and cultural networks as required.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, strategies and plans in support of the Galleries and of arts and culture activities.
• Oversee the annual EOI process of applications to exhibit.
• Identify and prepare submissions in relation to external funding and sponsorship opportunities.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Degree or Diploma in the Art sector or a related discipline with some relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant experience in the visual arts or cultural sector.
• Highly developed skills in museum and curatorial practices and principles 
• Proven ability to conduct original and community informed research that supports innovative and socially engaged exhibitions and programs.
• Ability to effectively work with communities to support capacity building, social connection and expression through arts and cultural programming, 
• Experience working with early-career and community artists to support artists through professional development, mentorship, and artist-in-residence programs.
• Ability to plan and manage events and projects. 
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate budgets. 
• Developed knowledge of the museum and visual arts sectors.
• Understanding of community cultural development principles 
• Experience in the physical installation of a wide variety of exhibitions.
• Experience in exhibition design and written interpretative material. 
• Current driver’s licence.

Applications close on 4th September 2025.

Please note interviews will be conduct in person.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.