Assistant Curator

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne’s second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

The City of Greater Dandenong is seeking an Assistant Curator to support the delivery of HOME 2025. Since 2016, HOME has highlighted stories of displacement and belonging, showcasing the work of artists from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

This position is a temporary full-time role, covering from Monday 20 January to Monday 30 June 2025. The role reports to the Curator and works closely with all members of the Arts and Cultural Development team as well as other teams in the Community Strengthening Directorate and other Council Departments.

The Assistant Curator will assist in delivering all aspects of HOME 2025, including:

• Exhibition Development: Supporting the planning and execution of HOME 2025 and ensuring its relevance to Greater Dandenong’s culturally diverse community.
• Program Implementation: Assisting in the creation of engaging public programs that enhance accessibility and foster community connections.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Building relationships with artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and Council stakeholders to ensure the success of the exhibition and its associated programs.
• Administrative Support: Providing essential support to the Curator, including exhibition management, research, copywriting, and identifying fundraising opportunities.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who has:

• Experience in all stages of art exhibitions, with a focus on contemporary visual arts and culture.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building collaborative relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management systems.
• A keen eye for detail, particularly in editing and proofreading written materials.
• Proven research skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals. Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for childrenwith zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please provide a cover letter, current resume and response to the key selection criteria located in the position description. To view a copy of this position description and to apply, please click on the link below.

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You may be required to undertake work preference profiling / psychometric testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check, provide a Victorian Drivers Licence and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Further information: Miriam La Rosa, 8571 5284

Applications close: Friday 5pm, 10th January 2025