Bundanon Trust · Illaroo, Regional NSW, Australia
Full-Time, 5 days a week (38 hours/week)
Reports to - Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports - 4
Annual Salary - $178,080 incl super (package) or $159,000 + 12% super
Award Free
ABOUT BUNDANON
Bundanon is an art museum embedded in a 1,000 hectare landscape, in the Shoalhaven region of NSW. The organisation’s mission is to operate the Bundanon properties as a centre for creative arts and education, to support the development of arts practice across all disciplines and to enable public access to the arts and to the landscape. Bundanon’s vision is to promote creativity and learning based in a unique cultural and natural landscape.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Curatorial and Collections is a key member of Bundanon’s Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO and leading the strategic and operational direction of the organisation’s artistic program. Overseeing the Curatorial team, the role is responsible for Exhibitions, Touring Exhibitions, Collections and Artists in Residence program, ensuring they are integrated and artist-centered. The role also delivers multi-artform programming in the Art Museum and through site-specific projects, with oversight of the collection, archive, and heritage environments, ensuring compliance with national museum standards and governance principles. This role is responsible for upholding cultural protocols, promoting contemporary arts practices and enhancing Bundanon’s reputation as a destination of national and international significance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Strategy Execution
Forms a part of the Executive Team to contribute and execute on strategic initiatives.
Develop and execute long-term strategies to position Bundanon as a cultural leader, driving innovation and excellence in exhibitions, touring programs and residencies.
Oversee and manage budgets for Curatorial, Collections, Touring Exhibitions and Artists in Residence programs to ensure alignment with Bundanon’s strategic objectives.
Contribute to the development of the corporate plan and policies pertaining to Artistic programming, Collection, AIRs and Heritage Management.
Drive review processes to set priorities, monitor progress, remove obstacles and ensure the sustainability of planned work.
Stay informed of trends, legislative, regulatory and other factors likely to impact the organisation.
Curatorial Leadership
Lead the development and delivery of exhibitions, touring exhibitions and artist residencies.
Manage the collection, archive and heritage environments, ensuring compliance with national museum standards and governance.
Ensure the organisation’s artistic program is integrated and artist-centered.
Community Engagement
Work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities, with demonstrated understanding of cultural protocols.
Build partnerships and collaborate across disciplines.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including the public, media and government agencies.
Operational Management
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Curatorial team.
Ensure the organisation’s artistic program is delivered on time and within budget.
Manage the organisation’s resources, including staff, budget and equipment.
Professional Development
Stay current with developments in the arts and cultural sector.
Contribute to the professional development of the Curatorial team.
Represent the organisation at industry events and conferences.
REQUIREMENTS
All Bundanon employees are required to obtain:
Current Working with Children Check.
National Police Check.
A current driver's license.
TO APPLY
Your applications must include your:
Resume/ CV
cover letter and a statement against the selection criteria (combined)
You will only be able to submit 2 documents on the portal, a CV & an additional document.
To help us manage applications effectively, please apply via the job platforms where this role is advertised, instead of emailing your application.
Do not hesitate to reach out if you need help applying for the role.
Enquiries should be directed to:
Yashaan Aspi Cawasji
Human Resources Officer
[email protected] using the subject line: Head of Curatorial and Collections - Illaroo enquiry via EthicalJobs.