
Curator, Asian Art
National Gallery of Victoria
Posted 8 days ago
VPS 4.1: $97,955 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full Time, Fixed Term for 3 years
Closing date for application: 5pm on 22 September 2025
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curator, Asian Art for the provision of a range of curatorial and administrative duties, including exhibitions and displays, and the development and collection management of the Asian Art collection.
As part of a team, you will work alongside the Senior Curator to make a tangible and effective contribution to planning, projects and activities.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
In consultation with the Senior Curator, you will play a key role in the Asian Art curatorial department, including:
- Assisting in developing the Asian Art collection in line with NGV Collections Strategy, acquisitions policy and procedures, and completing associated supporting documentation and collections management processes.
- Contributing to the planning, research, development and coordination of 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 Asian Art collection area through engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful, you will have specialist knowledge of Asian art supplemented with a related tertiary qualification and direct or transferrable experience in curatorial practice, exhibition and project management, publishing or research within a related setting.
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 22 September 2025.
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 Human Resources team at [email protected] or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.
About National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and NGV Australia – the Gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs and events; from contemporary art to major international historic exhibitions, fashion and design, architecture, sound and dance.
Founded in 1861, today the NGV holds the most significant collection of art in the region; a vast treasury of more than 70,000 works that span thousands of years and a wealth of ideas, disciplines and styles. It is a collection that is yours, and it’s free! We warmly welcome you to share in these riches and the many activities, exhibitions and events developed at the NGV for us all to enjoy.
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