Job MAMA Curator First Nations. Remote, Albury

Description

Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.

Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.

We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.

DIRECTORATE:
Business, Growth & Community

CLASSIFICATION:
Grade F

SALARY:
A base salary of $82,339 pa with competency-based increments up to $95,513 pa + 12% employer contribution to superannuation

REPORTING TO:
MAMA Head Curatorial and Collections

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time

THE POSITION:
The Curator, First Nations leads the development of all First Nations programs at MAMA, playing a vital role in embedding First Nations perspectives and cultural knowledge in the MAMA artistic program and related public and outreach programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development of all First Nations programs within the MAMA artistic program and provide oversight of First Nations engagement and outreach programs, in alignment with the museum’s strategic programming goals.
• Develop artistic programs centred on First Nations artists, artworks, and cultural knowledge, in collaboration with Curatorial & Collections team.
• Maintain strong working relationships with First Nations communities locally and widely.
• Work collaboratively with the Curatorial & Collections team on exhibition projects across the museum’s artistic program.
• Work with the Curatorial & Collections team on the development of the Murray Art Museum Albury collection.
• Promote a cohesive and inclusive working environment by working collaboratively with staff, contractors and volunteers across the museum.
• Maintain an up to date and holistic understanding of the museum's objectives through a proactive engagement with museum activities and programs.
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
• Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
• Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Our People

External

• Our Community
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Groups, Artists and Stakeholders
• Cultural Services Clients
• Community Groups and Agencies
• Local, regional and national artists
• Sector businesses

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Based on 35 hours per week, across a 7-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with facility roster. Hours worked on weekends will attract the appropriate loadings.
• This position may involve work outside normal working hours. Additional hours over the standard 35 hours will attract a time in lieu arrangement or payment of overtime rates as agreed with your supervisor.
• This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
• This position involves working in a predominantly indoor environment and using a computer is considered a core component of the role. There may be occasional visits to other work locations. The position requires an average level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake occasional physical activities, such as walking and lifting, along with general manual handling tasks as part of a normal working environment. A medical declaration is required for this position.
• This position is designated as requiring the incumbent to provide evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
• This position requires evidence of a current NSW Working with Children’s Check.
• This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing
• The position is located at the Murray Art Museum Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots and AlburyCity Administration Building as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Tertiary qualifications in Art History, Theory, Fine Arts, Curatorial Studies, or related field or relevant, equivalent work experience.
• Statutory Declaration or Certificate confirming Aboriginality

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Class C (standard) Driver's Licence

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in First Nations art and culture including established networks within local and wider First Nations communities.

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

High level knowledge and understanding of:

• First Nations art and culture, including contemporary issues and debate surrounding public presentation of work by First Nations artists.
• Protocols for using First Nations cultural and intellectual property in the arts.
• Demonstrated skills and understanding of:
• Visual Arts
• Exhibition program design
• Principles of outreach and public program design
• Exhibition development, including research, artist liaison, writing of texts, dissemination of ideas to internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibition delivery, including principles of installation and WHS and risk con