Work type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Dandenong
Department
Community Strengthening
Band 5 - $82,392 - $95,116 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The Assistant Curator is part of Council’s Experiences and Partnerships team and supports the curation, development and delivery of exhibitions and accompanying public programs. Working closely with the Arts Curator, this role contributes to high‑quality, accessible arts experiences through exhibition coordination, project support, research, administration and stakeholder collaboration.
The role is responsible for:
- Support the curation, development and delivery of Council’s exhibition program
- Assist with the planning and delivery of accessible, exhibition‑related public programs
- Support the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions across Council cultural venues
- Support the delivery of public art components related to gallery exhibitions
- Build and maintain relationships with artists, cultural organisations and key stakeholders
- Contribute to audience engagement initiatives that promote inclusive practice and participation
- Provide administrative, research and copywriting support to the Arts Curator
- Assist with the development and delivery of exhibition publications
About you
The successful applicant will need these essential qualifications (or experience), knowledge and skills to carry out this position:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification in Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Curatorship, Museum Studies, or a related discipline, combined with relevant experience; or alternatively, demonstrated equivalent experience in the field.
- Demonstrated experience and a strong working knowledge of all stages of developing and delivering art exhibitions, preferably within contemporary visual art and cultural contexts.
- Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to effectively manage projects and deliver outcomes under pressure.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience editing and proofreading high quality written material, ensuring a consistently high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database management systems.
- Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and successfully manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated research skills in arts and culture.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
Competitive salary
Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
Reward & recognition programs
Health initiatives
Access to our support and wellbeing programs
A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
A brief cover letter
Your resume
Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Assistant Curator – 347.7 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 31 July 2026
Further information: Miriam La Rosa, 8571 5284
