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Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive at the University of Sydney

Organisation: University of Sydney / Chau Chak Wing Museum
Location: Sydney, AU
Salary: AUD $117,000 annually + 17% superannuation
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term
Duration: 3 years
Application deadline: 15 November 2026, 23:59 (Sydney time)

About the Role

The University of Sydney is seeking an experienced Curator to lead the management and development of the Tracey Moffatt Archive at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, a nationally significant collection dedicated to one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists.

The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of archive stewardship, including project management, cataloguing, digitisation, conservation coordination and research access, ensuring the collection is preserved and accessible to the highest professional standards.

As a key member of the Museum’s curatorial team, the Curator will contribute to scholarship, collection care and public engagement through innovative archival and curatorial practice. The role supports collection-based research, exhibition development and strategic initiatives that increase the visibility, accessibility and impact of the Archive.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the management and development of the Tracey Moffatt Archive.
Oversee cataloguing, digitisation, conservation coordination and research access.
Manage projects and strategic initiatives relating to the Archive.
Contribute to collection-based research, scholarship and exhibition development.
Develop curatorial approaches that increase the visibility and accessibility of the collection.
Collaborate with museum colleagues and external stakeholders to support collection care and public engagement.
Ensure the application of appropriate cultural protocols and ethical standards in collection management.

Requirements and Qualifications

Proven experience in a curatorial role, contributing to collection stewardship, research, interpretation and cultural or scholarly outcomes.
Advanced project management capabilities, including planning, coordinating and delivering multidisciplinary projects and strategic initiatives.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage complex workflows, resources and competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Awareness of and commitment to best practice in the care and management of culturally sensitive collections, including appropriate cultural protocols and ethical standards.

Eligibility

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the full duration of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Image: Courtesy of the University of Sydney.