Unique opportunity to join Newcastle Art Gallery at a time of growth and renewal Support the care, documentation and presentation of our collection.

Curatorial Officer (Collection) – Newcastle Art Gallery

• Unique opportunity to join Newcastle Art Gallery at a time of growth and renewal
• Support the care, documentation and presentation of our nationally significant collection of more than 7,000 works of art
• Permanent full-time role – 35 hours per week

As a member of our team, you won’t just work for the city; you’ll co-create it.

As the reimagined Newcastle Art Gallery enters an exciting new chapter, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Curatorial Officer (Collections) to join our team.A key member of the Curatorial and Exhibitions Team; the Curatorial Officer (Collections) will support delivery of our ambitious artistic program, with a focus on collection care, documentation, presentation and interpretation. Reporting to the Curatorial Lead, this role requires a creative and rigorous approach to researching and interpreting works of art, alongside strong attention to detail in documentation, display and collection management.

This position supports the administration of the Gallery’s collection and plays a key role in maintaining collections management and digital asset management systems. The role applies best practice cataloguing and collection management processes, supports timely and professional liaison with internal and external stakeholders, and undertakes in-depth object and provenance research. You will contribute to the Gallery’s artistic program by supporting long-term collection displays and developing interpretive material for written, public and digital contexts. This role works closely with all members of the Curatorial team, as well the Gallery’s Exhibitions, Operations and Audience teams.

This role will suit an organised individual with strong attention to detail, sound administrative skills, a demonstrated capacity to research and write about art, and an interest in collections of First Nations, Australian and global art.

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