Curator, Rare Music

University Health

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Base: $111,275 - $120,453 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Postgraduate qualifications in museum or curatorial studies
Tertiary training in musicology or music history
Proven curatorial practice with exhibitions
This role involves stewarding the University's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while shaping object-based learning and research

Job Summary

  • This role involves stewarding the University's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while shaping object-based learning and research.
  • The successful candidate will design and deliver exhibitions, talks, and digital content to broaden access for diverse academic and public audiences.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 17% superannuation, salary packaging, and access to professional development programs.

Matching Summary

This role involves stewarding the University's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while shaping object-based learning and research.

Salary

Base: $111,275 - $120,453 p.a.; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation plus salary packaging and health programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Postgraduate qualifications in museum or curatorial studies
  • Tertiary training in musicology or music history
  • Proven curatorial practice with exhibitions
  • Advanced skills handling fragile cultural materials
  • Proficiency with collection management systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience within a research environment
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team work
  • Strong stakeholder relationship management
  • Growth-focused and flexible approach
  • Ability to co-create object-based learning

Key Requirements

  • Current valid work rights for Australia
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Postgraduate qualification in curatorial studies or equivalent experience
  • Musicology or music history background preferred

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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