The Warrnambool Art Gallery is seeking a Curator, Collections to join our team.
This full-time maternity leave role is a fantastic opportunity to work with substantial collection of Australian art spanning from, and pre-dating, European colonisation to contemporary work. The collection comprises significant colonial paintings, a strong representation of works on paper including Melbourne Modernist works and contemporary pieces, alongside a thoughtful selection of ceramics, sculpture and installations. The Warrnambool Art Gallery is also the custodian of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artefacts, contemporary cultural material and works of art.
The Curator, Collections will fulfil the curatorial and registration requirements of the Warrnambool Art Gallery.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of collection management principles and practices and their applications.
The Benefits
This is a temporary full time position until 23 May 2025, with a salary range between $87,860 to $95,413 per annum (pro-rata) dependant on demonstrated skills and experience plus superannuation.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
Ongoing training and development
Discount to Council owned facilities
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' above. Your application will need to include your Resume with previous work experience listed and also a Cover Letter telling us a little about you and your demonstrated experience.
Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Aaron Bradbrook, Gallery Director, on 03 5559 4890 or ******.
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 25 October 2025.
Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers