Head Curator of International Art NSW Government - Sydney NSW Head Curator of International Art - 00001TMJ Department of Trade & Investment, Regional Infrastructure & Services. ART GALLERY OF NSW Head Curator of International Art Position no: 13/CU1450 The Art Gallery of New South Wales, in Sydney, is seeking a senior art museum professional to fill the new position of Head Curator of International Art to lead the International Art curatorial department. The successful candidate will join the Gallery at a time when it is embarking upon a major transformation. Possessing strong museum connections and an extensive knowledge of art history, the Head Curator of International Art will be responsible for the Gallery’s International art collection and programs. The successful applicant will be creative by nature and driven by a desire to make a major impact on the visual arts in Australia and internationally. For more information, including the selection criteria, please visit our website artgallery.nsw.gov.au/about-us/employment-and-tenders/jobs-at-the-gallery/ . Inquiries should be directed to Ms Suhanya Raffel, Director of Collections +61 2 9225 1786 or email [email protected] Salary package Total salary package, which includes employer’s contribution to superannuation will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Note: This position will be subject to the new executive structure and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector. These reforms are expected to be introduced over the next three years. Details of the proposed reforms can be found at the following link: psc.nsw.gov.au/Sector-Reform/Public-Sector-Reform . Applications close: Friday 30 August 2013. Location Sydney Region-Sydney City Work Type Full-time Total Remuneration Package: An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the applicant. Job Category Arts, sports and recreation Organisation Art Gallery of NSW Contact Suhanya Raffel - 61 2 9225 1786 Responsibilities The position of Head Curator of International Art leads the major curatorial department - International Art and is responsible for the care and development of the Gallery’s collection. International Art is one of two major curatorial Departments within the Gallery, the other being Australian Art. These two departments generate the core activities of the Gallery. This division also contains the departments of Conservation, Registration, and Public Programs, the Photographic Studio, the Edmund and Joanna Capon Research Library, and Collection Systems. The Collections Division is fundamental to the Gallery achieving its central purpose of collecting, conserving, interpreting, and displaying art for the citizens of Sydney, visitors to the city, and online visitors. Selection Criteria Selection criteria Tertiary degree in art history or equivalent, including achievement to a level of scholarship that has led to recognition as an international expert in the field. Extensive art museum experience and a substantial record of authoritative publications and exhibition projects. Extensive knowledge of international art, especially contemporary international art, with a proven ability to develop collections of the highest artistic quality. Appropriate level of communication skills as a senior manager with strong interpersonal people management skills. Highly developed international professional network Ability to discern the quality of art objects, their condition, provenance and authenticity in order to be able to recommend their acquisition or loan. A high level of project management to deliver the International Art Department’s acquisitions and exhibitions programs in a timely manner.
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