ROLE STATEMENT

Position Title: Exhibitions Assistant & Artist Liaison

Department: Production

Reporting to: Production and Exhibitions Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Remuneration: $75,000 Plus Superannuation

Contract term: Full-time fixed-term contract position until March 31, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team of specialist staff; delivering one of the world’s leading contemporary visual arts events.

The position is responsible for coordinating artist travel and meetings, as well as working as part of the Production team on the development and delivery of all aspects of the exhibition and Public Program.

Reporting to the Production and Exhibitions Manager and working closely with the Production team, this position assists in and supports all aspects of exhibition and public program delivery including but not limited to the administration and coordination of artist travel, artist liaison, preparation of documentation, scheduling meetings and taking minutes, artist and production research and archiving of artist and artwork information.

The position works in close collaboration with all departments of the Biennale of Sydney and assists the Head of Production in day-to-day work tasks and also providing approved information and documentation on artist projects to the CEO, Co-Artistic Directors, Development, Communications, Finance and Administration departments as required.

The position requires excellent communication and organisational skills and an exceptional attention to detail. Working collaboratively to tight deadlines, the position also requires a flexible approach to duties and tasks, the ability to prioritise complex and competing responsibilities, a conscientious, efficient and energetic disposition and a passion for contemporary art and working with artists is essential.

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

Applications addressing the selection criteria must be received by 5pm on Friday, 10 October 2025. Role to commence as soon as possible.

Your application must include:

a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria;

a current CV; and

the names and daytime contacts of at least two (2) professional referees.

Email to: [email protected]

Subject line: Application | Exhibition Assistant & Artist Liaison

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. For more information about the Selection Criteria, please refer to our website.