Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive

·        Full time, 3-year fixed term opportunity

·        Unique opportunity for an experienced Curator to support the Tracey Moffatt collection

·        Base Salary $117K + 17% superannuation

The Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive is a unique opportunity to lead the management and development of a nationally significant archive dedicated to one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of archive stewardship, including project management, cataloguing, digitisation, conservation coordination, and the provision of research access, ensuring the collection is preserved and accessible to the highest professional standards.

As a key member of the Museum’s curatorial team, the Curator contributes to the advancement of scholarship, collection care, and public engagement through innovative archival and curatorial practice. The role supports collection-based research, exhibition development, and strategic initiatives that increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the Archive. Through this work, the Curator plays an important role in safeguarding and interpreting the artistic legacy of Tracey Moffatt while enriching the cultural and research offerings of the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

• proven experience in a curatorial role, contributing to collection stewardship, research, interpretation and the development of meaningful cultural and scholarly outcomes
• advanced project management capabilities, including the planning, coordination and successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects and strategic initiatives
• well-developed organisational and planning skills, enabling effective management of complex workflows, resources and competing priorities
• excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• awareness of and commitment to best practice in the care and management of culturally sensitive collections, including the application of appropriate cultural protocols and ethical standards.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Riviera Son, Recruitment Operations by email to riviera.son@sydney.edu.au.