Applications close: 9.00am Wednesday November 16,  2016

Assistant Curator, Samstag Museum

The University of South Australia’s Samstag Museum of Art presents a changing exhibitions program of contemporary visual art.  The program is intended to be of interest and educational value to a broad public community.  The Museum additionally manages the UniSA Art Collection and administers the prestigious Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarships.

About the job
This newly created position will work closely with Samstag Museum of Art staff to liaise and support guest curators and artists to develop and coordinate exhibitions and events. The role will also provide tours and educational services to Museum visitors. A significant focus of this position will be the development and presentation of the 2018 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, in partnership with the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Skills and Experience
For this position you will have experience developing and managing visual art exhibitions in a museum or gallery setting. High-level project management, developed communication and writing skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse range of people in a small team environment are essential for this position.

A University of Enterprise
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is an innovative, outward-looking institution known for its strong and engaged research and its experientially-based teaching and learning that is conducted in close collaboration with business, industry, government and the professions.

In recent years, we have maintained a strong upward trajectory across a number of key indicators and are ranked among the world’s top 50 young institutions.  We are committed to international education activities and alumni, graduates who are equipped to meet the demands and expectations of the worldwide workforce, a culturally diverse staff and increasing student mobility.

Benefits on offer
At UniSA, we seek to enrich people’s lives through the creation and application of knowledge.  Our staff love to be a part of an organisational culture that promotes a strong commitment to educating professionals, sharing knowledge, and engaging with our communities.

We offer a competitive remuneration package that includes generous superannuation contributions of up to 17%, and we have a family friendly approach to ensure you enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

More info: https://workingatunisa.nga.net.au