Woollahra Municipal Council

Curatorial & Programs Assistant

• $69,599 to $81,430 p.a. plus super (pro rata) 
• Permanent part-time - 25 hours per week - Wednesday to Saturday (Weekend penalty rates apply) 
• Iconic beachside location 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Curatorial and Programs Assistant to join the team at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf on a permanent part-time basis.

Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is a cultural hub that is well-loved by the community; a destination where all are welcome. A place where everyone can explore, discover and engage with the arts. The Gallery is home to Woollahra Council's internationally acclaimed award for small sculpture; Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

Reporting to the Director of Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day front-of-house duties for the Gallery in an aim to connect Gallery visitors with art, artists, public programs and life-long learning. Some of your duties will include artwork customer service, sales management, volunteer coordination, artist liaison, and curatorial and public programs support. 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in gallery operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without supervision.
• An enthusiastic and engaging approach to providing excellent customer service.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Experience in the delivery of events and programs.
• Competency in all MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Currently hold or willing and able to obtain a valid Working with Children Check.
• Currently hold or willing and able to obtain a First Aid Certificate and Responsible Service of Alcohol.

Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor Degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fine Arts or a related discipline.
• Experience in working with volunteer programs.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated point of sale experience.   

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Pippa Mott, Director, Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf on 02 9391 7926 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm Sunday, 19 May 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.