Curatorial Assistant

Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland, Sydney NSW

Art Direction (Advertising, Arts and Media)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Part time

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Join Hazelhurst Arts Centre, a leading visual arts destination and vibrant community hub in southern Sydney. We’re seeking a Curatorial Assistant to support the development and delivery of our dynamic exhibition program.

Working closely with the Curator and Exhibition Program Coordinator, you’ll play a hands-on role across exhibitions, publications, artist projects, and public programs. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career arts professional to grow within a highly regarded cultural institution.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative, research and technical support for exhibitions and curatorial projects

Assist with exhibition delivery, including preparation, installation and de-installation

Prepare contracts, reports, and records in line with gallery standards

Contribute to catalogues, labels, marketing materials and publications

Conduct research and writing for exhibitions, grants and reports

Support art handling, condition reporting, and artwork care using museum-standard practices

Collaborate with internal teams (Public Programs, Marketing, Installation) to meet deadlines

Assist in coordinating artist and stakeholder relationships

About You

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented team player with a passion for contemporary art and strong organisational skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence.

Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Fine Arts / Visual Arts, or extensive Knowledge of Australian art and art history

Experience with exhibition installation and art handling to professional standards

Strong research, writing, and communication skills

High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop)

Understanding of copyright in the visual arts

Current Class C Driver’s Licence

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!

Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 28th April 2026.

Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.

Package: 72,921 to 77,297 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.

Hours of work: Part Time to Working 21 hours per week.

To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

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Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

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Reach out to Kelly Wilson, Hazelhurst Arts Centre Director KWilson@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries