About Us

Started in the late 1960s by Alan McCulloch, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery has a strong legacy as a supporter of contemporary Australian art, a legacy that continues today through our exhibition program and permanent collection holdings. The Gallery presents approximately 12 exhibitions a year, including self-generated curatorial exhibitions, touring exhibitions, local artist exhibitions and collection-based exhibitions. The Gallery has a substantial collection of predominantly works on paper. Every two years, we host one of the oldest acquisitive prizes in Australia, the National Works on Paper. Our mission is to connect to local, state, national and international audiences and take part in national discourses on art and cultural value for the future. We do this in one of the most spectacular settings in Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula.

A destination in its own right, the region is characterised by unique townships, high quality produce, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions and areas of national and international conservation significance. It also boasts an active arts community.

One hour from Melbourne CBD, the Gallery operates under the Mornington Peninsula Shire, which is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

Culture

Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect and Excellence.

Career

Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and professional opportunities.

Leadership

Manage Collection and Exhibitions staff and contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery with an organisation which focuses on our people and the community.

Offering

Permanent full-time role, based at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. Band 6 - $97,323 – 106,808 per annum (excl. super)

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced, forward thinking and positive individual who can work with a small but high performing team and whose contribution to the Gallery and the wider community will serve to deliver on the high standard of programming and engagement with contemporary Australian artists.

The Curatorial Lead will implement MPRG Programming, including generating exhibitions, instigating MPRG Collection shows, selecting relevant touring shows including NGA initiatives, contributing to Public and Education programming, developing new audiences, writing for MPRG publications and developing new initiatives, aligned with the MPRG Strategic Plan and in consultation with the Gallery Director. As well as wide exhibition experience, you will have collection management experience. You will manage two registrars and a Collection Curator.

You will be responsible for high level exhibition, project and resource development and delivery as well as collection management and interpretation. These activities ensure industry standards are maintained, while growing the reach and accessibility of art within our community. Reporting to the Gallery Director the core responsibilities include:

Leading the delivery and implementation of an innovative and engaging exhibition program.
Curating a range of creative projects at MPRG and off-site.
Supporting the exhibition program through research, writing, publications, learning resources, public programs and funding applications.
Overseeing the development, interpretation and care of the MPRG’s Permanent Collection.
Managing a team of 3 staff.

You will have

• Bachelor's degree/ Master’s degree in Art History, Museum or Curatorial studies is essential.
• Sound knowledge of, and experience in, professional gallery practice including exhibitions, research, cataloguing, fundraising and project management. (Minimum 5 years industry experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of engaging creative programming, exhibitions, events and public programming.
• Appropriate experience and engagement working with a public art collection.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a team.

Location of work

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery.

Further Information

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'. For further information about this opportunity, please contact: Dunja Rmandic, Gallery Director, [email protected] or on 03 5950 3205

Applications Close: 6pm, Wednesday 30 November 2025