VPS 4.1: $100,894 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
Closing date for application: 5pm on 20 May 2026
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curator, Contemporary Design and Architecture to work closely with team members across the NGV to conceptualise, develop, and execute exhibitions, commissions, partnerships, publications, programs and importantly, contribute to the strategic development of the NGV’s leading Contemporary Design and Architecture collection – the first of its kind in Australia.
About the Position
In consultation with the Senior Curator, you will be responsible for identifying and recommending works for acquisition in accordance with the NGV Collections Strategy, acquisitions policy and procedures, and completing associated supporting documentation and collections management processes, such as cataloguing. Other key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the planning, research, development and coordination of departmental projects, displays and exhibitions in accordance with departmental requirements. Participating as an active member of cross-departmental projects as required.
- Undertaking administrative duties including maintaining accurate records, budgets, schedules and contacts, drafting correspondence, processing financial administration, and responding to inquiries.
- Contributing to relevant Curatorial and Audience Engagement initiatives, such as NGV publications and audience engagement and learning programs, including research, writing and presentations.
- Supporting the awareness of the NGV Collection and Contemporary Design and Architecture collection area through engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, Government representatives and other stakeholders, artists, designers, museums and galleries, volunteers and audiences.
- Assisting with the planning, coordinating, delivery and evaluation of Melbourne Design Week and the achievement of its objectives.
To be successful, you will have relevant qualifications in architecture, design, or arts management coupled with direct or transferrable experience in exhibition and project management, publishing or research within a related setting. Demonstrated experience in administering or assisting with exhibitions, public programs or collections and a sound knowledge of the creative industries is desirable.
You are proactive and self-starting, generate new ideas, draw on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things and translate creative ideas into workplace improvements. You establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels, forge useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and organisations, build trust through consistent actions, values and communication, cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals.
Demonstrated experience using collection management databases, such as Vernon, is highly desirable.
For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please go to ‘Apply’ and include the following documents in your application:
- A resume/CV
- A cover letter
- A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement
Applications close at 5pm on 20 May 2026.
If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the People and Culture team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.
