Organisation: Sutherland Shire Council – Hazelhurst Arts Centre
Deadline: 28 April 2026 (11:59pm)
Location: Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia
Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Salary: $72,921 – $77,297 gross p.a. (FTE) + 12% superannuation
Interview period: Within 2 weeks after closing date
Join Hazelhurst Arts Centre, a visual arts destination and community hub in southern Sydney. The Curatorial Assistant will support the development and delivery of the exhibition programme, working closely with the Curator and Exhibition Program Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, research and technical support for exhibitions and curatorial projects
- Assist with exhibition delivery, including preparation, installation and de-installation
- Prepare contracts, reports and records in line with gallery standards
- Contribute to catalogues, labels, marketing materials and publications
- Conduct research and writing for exhibitions, grants and reports
- Support art handling, condition reporting and artwork care using museum-standard practices
- Collaborate with internal teams (Public Programs, Marketing, Installation)
- Assist in coordinating artist and stakeholder relationships
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Fine Arts / Visual Arts, or extensive knowledge of Australian art and art history
- Experience with exhibition installation and art handling to professional standards
- Strong research, writing and communication skills
- High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop)
- Understanding of copyright in the visual arts
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
