Exhibitions Coordinator (Parental Leave Contract)

About the role

As Exhibitions Coordinator you will develop and deliver Bathurst Regional Art Gallery’s celebrated artistic program comprising curated and gallery-initiated exhibitions, touring exhibitions, artist in residence programs, commissions, and public art projects.

Working with the Art Gallery Director, the Exhibition Coordinator plays a key role in implementing all facets of program delivery including design, installation, publication management, and evaluation.

In this exciting role you will oversee a small exhibitions team to deliver high level outcomes for artists, clients, and visitors. You will be an adaptable, collaborative, and focused individual who recognises the important role regional public galleries play in their communities.

Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in visual arts, art history, museum studies, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in a similar role including demonstrated experience in exhibition development from concept to delivery and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, mentor, lead, and contribute to a small team that includes casual staff, contractors, and volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously to a high standard, and the ability to work flexibly, under pressure and within short timeframes
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing budgets, plans, policies, and procedures
• High level verbal and written communication skills including public speaking experience, and experience writing exhibition text (essays, didactics, labels, media, and web)
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian visual arts sector and funding landscape, with experience in applying for and acquitting grants
• A proven track record in building strong, collaborative, and productive relationships with stakeholders, including artists, curators, cultural institutions, and community groups
• Computer literacy with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated experience managing the installation of exhibitions/artworks including gallery and off-site locations
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• A current Class C Driver’s Licence

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.

Salary: $1,568.10 to $1,647.56 per week + superannuation

Position Status: Full-time, Fixed Term Parental Leave Contract (up to 12 months)

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 20 October 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Daniel Cove - 02 6333 6569

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. 

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.