Under general direction, the Assistant Curator - Art participates in the care, custody, and day-to-day administration of the Art Collection.
The work involves responding to enquiries and liaising with clients, artists, institutions, and organisations; contributing to collection development; and performing a range of tasks associated with control, maintenance, and care of the collection using the Memorial's collection management system.
A tertiary qualification in the field of Art History is required for this position.
The key duties of the position include: Participate in the control, maintenance, care, and development of the art collection, including: Prepare recommendations related to acquisitions; Undertake accessioning and cataloguing of works of art; Arrange for movement of works of art through the collection management system and upgrade data and arrange for conservation and photography of items; Ensure all relevant documentation is entered in the collection management system; Respond to copyright issues in relation to the art collection; Perform project, publication, and research assignments; Assist in coordinating the first phase of the Napier Waller Art Prize 2026; Contribute to the development and implementation of related policies, strategies, systems, and standards; Contribute to the planning and production of exhibitions, gallery displays, changeovers, and digital and online interpretative projects; Manual handling and movement of a wide range of objects including, but not limited to, works on paper, framed works of art, and items from the National Collection; Liaise with other areas of the Memorial, researchers, artists, dealers, museums, institutions, and organisations and respond to public enquiries related to the art collection and provide advice on its historical and cultural significance; Contribute to the activities of the section including taking responsibility for project and administrative tasks, including art commissions; Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety as outlined in the WHS Act, taking reasonable care for their own health and safety and ensuring that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; Assist the broader Art Section as required. The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences.
The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
Getting to know the Australian War Memorial: The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia's wartime experience.
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