Sutherland Shire Council

Curatorial Assistant

JoinHazelhurst Arts Centre, a leading visual arts destination and vibrant community hub in southern Sydney. We’re seeking aCuratorial Assistantto support the development and delivery of our dynamic exhibition program.

Working closely with the Curator and Exhibition Program Coordinator, you’ll play a hands-on role across exhibitions, publications, artist projects, and public programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career arts professional to grow within a highly regarded cultural institution.

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) to meet deadlines
• Assist in coordinating artist and stakeholder relationships

About You

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented team player with a passion for contemporary art and strong organisational skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications inFine Arts / Visual Arts, or extensive Knowledge of Australian art and art history
• Experience withexhibition installation and art handlingto professional standards
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• High level ofcomputer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Understanding of copyright in the visual arts
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm:Tuesday 28th April 2026.
• Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• Package:$72,921 - $77,297 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work:Part Time - Working 21 hours per week.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Kelly Wilson, Hazelhurst Arts Centre Director[email protected]for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner,[email protected]can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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