Orange City Council

Curator & Exhibition Coordinator

Weekly Hours: 35
Weekly Salary: $1,615.14 - $1760.50
(plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

About Orange Regional Gallery

As Orange Regional Gallery approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026, we are poised at an exciting point in our history. With an established reputation as a centre for art in Central Western New South Wales, we enjoy strong support from regional and visiting audiences, artists, and our strategic partners.

About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Job/Responsibilities

Working closely with the Director and the Gallery team, this role will focus on modern and contemporary exhibitions and projects in partnership with artists, lenders and institutions, whilst also supervising installation teams at the Gallery and other associated sites. This includes:

• Coordinating the Gallery’s exhibition program, liaising with artists, their representatives, curators, other arts institutions and funding organisations
• Planning and supervising exhibition installations and de-installations, delegating and  providing training and mentorship to installation assistants and Gallery Attendants  where necessary
• Writing editorial for the Gallery’s exhibitions in Metropolitan and Regional Media, and seek editorial coverage from media partners
• Presenting public talks and ‘In Conversation’ events on various exhibition-related topics, and host other Gallery events as required
• Assisting the Public Engagement and Education Officer in the development of exhibition-related programs and educational material
• Assisting with the development of the Permanent Collection by providing advice to the Gallery Director and Collections Manager. Includes processing submissions for the Collection Advisory Group

What can we offer?

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family
• Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives

So what do you need?

• Degree in Art History, Theory or Practice or other relevant qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence

To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Gallery Director, Bradley Hammond on (02) 6393 8136.

Applications close Sunday 9 February 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.