Canberra Contemporary is seeking a Curator + Program Manager to join its team in Kamberri/Canberra. This ongoing, part-time position combines curatorial practice with gallery management, working across Canberra Contemporary and its project space, Platform.
The successful applicant will curate exhibitions and special projects, collaborate with partner organisations, support artists and external curators, and deliver public programs. Responsibilities include exhibition planning and installation, loan agreements, freight logistics, project budgets, technical support, research and writing, and other gallery operations.
The organisation is seeking a creative and forward-thinking early-career or mid-career curator who can build relationships with artists and communities, work collaboratively, and contribute to contemporary art discourse locally and beyond.
Position details:
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Employment: Ongoing part-time, 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week), subject to a six-month probation.
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Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per annum, pro rata from a full-time salary of $85,000–$90,000, plus 12% superannuation.
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Hours: Some evening and weekend flexibility required.
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Location: Canberra Contemporary and Platform, Canberra ACT, with occasional offsite work.
How to apply: Submit one PDF containing a 1–3 page response to the selection criteria, a 1–2 page CV including two professional referees, and an optional one-page writing sample. Email the application to Sophie McDonald at sophie@canberracontemporary.com.au with the subject line “Curator + Program Manager”. Applicants with access needs or seeking an alternative application format are encouraged to make contact before the deadline.
