Museum Curator
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About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Museum Curator to oversee our museum collections by supporting the acquisition, display, preservation and development of objects for exhibition.

What you will do:

Researching and negotiating acquisition of items for the museum, either permanently or for a set period of time, ensuring the careful display, care and storage of items
Identifying, classifying, documenting and conserving items and collections
Maintaining organisational records and overseeing the display and education program of exhibitions

What you’ll need to succeed:

Bachelor degree with a major in a relevant area, such as classics, fine arts, history, cultural studies or anthropology
Graduate Certificate of Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies a bonus
Relevant experience in project planning and delivery in the cultural sector, heritage, design or government
Experience in developing museum exhibitions
Experience in planning and staging the opening of a new experience
Experience in preparing business cases and project plans, establishing appropriate governance, identifying, allocating and managing resources, and meeting reporting requirements
Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of volunteers and pass skills on to them