Sid and Fiona Myer Curator of Ceramics and Design

NGA Level 6
Position No. 4133
$75,546 – $87,322 pa*
Non-ongoing vacancy

The position

This newly created role has primary oversight of the NGA’s collection of ceramic and design works of art and is based within the Australian Art Department.

To be effective in this role you will have a broad knowledge of the history of decorative arts as well as an in depth understanding of Australian ceramics and design history. Relevant tertiary qualifications and art museum experience with a focus on the decorative arts, will be highly regarded.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning and co-ordination of the activities related to the ceramic and design works and will have well developed project management skills.

You will also enjoy collaborating and engaging with colleagues, as well as building relationships with key stakeholder across the NGA and the wider arts community.

This is a non-ongoing position, which is offered on a 3-year term.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role you must submit a current resume/CV, the NGA Personal Particulars form and a brief statement of claims addressing the selection criteria (1–2 page pitch), which details your skills, experience and qualifications which are relevant to this position. Please note that the selection criteria do not need to be addressed individually. The job description and selection documentation are available on the NGA website – www.nga.gov.au/jobs.

Contact

Further information about the position may be obtained by contacting Deborah Hart on (02) 6240 6415 or deborah.hart@nga.gov.au, alternatively you may also contact Elspeth Pitt on (02) 6240 6677 or elspeth.pitt@nga.gov.au.  The Recruitment Officer may also be contacted on (02) 6240 6447.

Closing date
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 and should be emailed to recruitment@nga.gov.au.

*Please note that NGA salaries will increase in line with the upcoming certification of the new Enterprise Agreement.