Galleries Arts Administrator

• Make a meaningful contribution to the cultural life of Newcastle
• Fast paced and ever-changing environment to challenge and inspire
• Leverage your career into curation or other areas of management

Be challenged and imagine with us

The Gallery Arts Administrator will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the gallery’s exhibitions, liaising with artists, contracts, and providing high-level administrative and material support for galleries operations. The incumbent will work under the broad direction of the Art Curator (Manager), University Galleries (University Gallery & Watt Space, Senta Taft Hendry Museum and Art Collection).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and arts management support for galleries operations, including web publishing, media management, diary management, purchasing and expense administration, advertising, and written and design communications, and data and logistics management of the University Galleries and Art Collection.
• Contribute to the Galleries events calendar, exhibition and collection management activities, key projects and process improvements as required by the Art Curator.
• Provide a quality, customer-focused service to stakeholders including the University’s academic and professional staff, external partners and sponsors, and all visitors to the gallery.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication, event and programmes coordination, and collection management.

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 5 Higher Education Level and will be across City and Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

About the Unit

The University Galleries includes the University Gallery at the Callaghan Campus and Watt Space Gallery in the City campus. The Senta Taft Hendry Museum is a keeping place has significant holdings of Oceanic and Australian cultural material. The University Art Collection holds around 3000 artworks and objects and is a significant asset for the University and the National Cultural material that is held in perpetuity for the region and the nation. The University Art Collection is a public collection with these assets managed by the University Galleries – it accepts donations and acquires works under the provision of the University Collection Policy.

Both the University Gallery and Watt Space Gallery present curated exhibitions and touring shows that facilitate an awareness of contemporary art, artists, communities and disciplines as well as presenting special projects in collaboration with community partners. The Galleries also support and promotes local and emerging artists through our exhibition program and support students, colleges and divisions through the presentation of research including Non-Traditional Research Outputs.

The University Galleries instigate community engagement and provide a platform for the public to engage with the University through a diverse and active exhibition calendar, and tailored public programs that target audiences within the university community and our region and have a national and global reach.

 What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

 These include:

The remuneration for this position is from $77862 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience

• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

This is an exciting time to be part of the university as it forges its reputation and position with the community and cultural life of Newcastle and the region.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

1. Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an associate diploma and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience, or completion of a post-trades certificate or advanced certificate and extensive relevant experience as a technician; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Demonstrated understanding and experience of arts management and events processes and protocols
3. Demonstrated capacity to work within a team and independently, to deliver a high level of customer service.
4. Highly developed research skills and experience working with social media platforms
5. Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including cultural sensitivity and knowledge of arts conventions [copyright, IP etc.]
6. Demonstrated experience working with design applications [Adobe Photoshop and InDesign], Office applications [e.g.: Word, Excel, PPT] and Web publishing systems (e.g.: Squiz).
7. Demonstrated experience in process improvement and contributing to overall corporate operations.

To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Gillean Shaw, Art Curator on (02) 49215255 or via email Gillean.Shaw@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Sunday 13^th October 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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