Head Curator, International Art

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE – WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THE EXPERIENCE

The Head Curator, International Art leads a curatorial team responsible for advancing major transformation at the National Gallery. With extensive knowledge of art history and strong museum connections, the Head Curator, International Art is responsible for the Gallery’s international art collection and associated programs. Specifically, this involves providing advice, conducting responsive and proactive research and developing curated content that aligns with the creative vision for the National Gallery. The position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the National Gallery fulfils its ambition of rethinking art from alternative geographies and multiple vantage points.

A crucial part of the role is excellence in collection documentation, recordkeeping, provenance and research.

This position translates the vision and strategy of the National Gallery into priorities for the International Art Department, including ambitious programs for acquisition, exhibition, interpretation, publication, display, conservation and advocacy. The Head Curator supports the Deputy Director and senior leaders within the National Gallery to achieve organisational outcomes, advising and influencing strategic decisions and building organisational capability and culture. International in your outlook, the ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel nationally and internationally and to attend out of hours functions is essential.

An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

This position reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for a number of direct reports. This position of Head Curator, International Art is an ongoing full-time role with the International Art team.

HOW TO APPLY

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the ‘Our ideal candidate’ information above.

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the ‘Who are we looking for?’ section.

Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

As part of your application process, we ask that you also complete the personal particulars form as well.

To apply for this role please forward your application to recruitment@nga.gov.au.

Contact

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Adam Lindsay, Deputy Director on +61 413 594 722 or deputy.director@nga.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 5 May 2024 and should be emailed to recruitment@nga.gov.au.