Senior Curator

Position: Senior Curator
Location: Melbourne, VIC (Australia)
Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)
Salary: Competitive, based on skills and experience
Benefits: Includes Christmas closure and all public holidays

About Alcaston Gallery

Alcaston Gallery, established in 1989, is a leading commercial fine art gallery in Melbourne’s CBD. The gallery has a national and international focus, known for representing Australian First Nations Artists and contemporary artists from the Asia-Pacific region. The team at Alcaston Gallery takes pride in fostering relationships with artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts, ensuring a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Role

The Senior Curator role is an integral part of the gallery’s curatorial and administration team. This position, reporting to the Gallery Manager, involves a strategic and creative approach to developing and executing exhibition schedules, both physical and virtual. The role demands strong interpersonal communication skills, marketing acumen, and high-level competence in software such as InDesign and Photoshop. Candidates should be prepared for occasional interstate and international travel and have a passion for visiting public gallery exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Exhibition Schedule and art fair participations, including budgeting.
• Oversee and enhance the gallery’s online presence and Content Management System (CMS).
• Support gallery projects and stakeholder engagements.

Required Skills

• Exceptional writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of artist practices and the contemporary art scene.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and general IT.
• Experience in the arts sector is essential, with a preference for those with a background in commercial art galleries, museums, or similar institutions.
• Familiarity with Content Management Systems and a broad understanding of national and international contemporary art.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in international relations.
• Knowledge of museum or public art institution operations.

Additional Information

• Adherence to health and safety protocols and a professional appearance are mandatory.
• All staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Compliance with the Australian Fair Work Act is expected.

Application Process

Interested candidates should email their CV, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and two referee contacts to office@alcastongallery.com.au. Telephone inquiries are not accepted. Applications are encouraged as soon as possible for efficient processing.

Application Deadline

2nd April 2024

For more information about Alcaston Gallery, visit the official website.