Sutherland Shire, New South Wales
Description
Join Hazelhurst Arts Centre, a leading visual arts destination and vibrant community hub in southern Sydney. We're seeking a Curatorial Assistant to support the development and delivery of our dynamic exhibition program. Working closely with the Curator and Exhibition Program Coordinator, you'll play a hands‐on role across exhibitions, publications, artist projects, and public programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‐career arts professional to grow within a highly regarded cultural institution.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide administrative, research and technical support for exhibitions and curatorial projects
* Assist with exhibition delivery, including preparation, installation and de‐installation
* Prepare contracts, reports, and records in line with gallery standards
* Contribute to catalogues, labels, marketing materials and publications
* Conduct research and writing for exhibitions, grants and reports
* Support art handling, condition reporting, and artwork care using museum‐standard practices
* Collaborate with internal teams (Public Programs, Marketing, Installation) to meet deadlines
* Assist in coordinating artist and stakeholder relationships
About You
You're a motivated and detail‐oriented team player with a passion for contemporary art and strong organisational skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence.
Essential Requirements
* Tertiary qualifications in Fine Arts / Visual Arts, or extensive knowledge of Australian art and art history
* Experience with exhibition installation and art handling to professional standards
* Strong research, writing, and communication skills
* High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop)
* Understanding of copyright in the visual arts
* Current Class C Driver's Licence
Package
* Package: $72,921 - $77,297 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
* Hours of work: Part Time – Working 21 hours per week.
Benefits
* Access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Contact
* Kelly Wilson, Hazelhurst Arts Centre Director – KWilson@ssc.nsw.gov.au (job specific enquiries)
* Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner – JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au (recruitment related enquiries)
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government's Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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