Curator, Rare Music

University of Melbourne

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 of Melbourne's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while bridging curatorial practice with academic support

Job Summary

  • This role involves stewarding the University of Melbourne's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while bridging curatorial practice with academic support.
  • The successful candidate will design exhibitions, deliver talks, and embed rare music materials into teaching through co-created curriculum activities.
  • 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 of Melbourne's internationally significant Rare Music Collection while bridging curatorial practice with academic support.

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 approach to multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to co-create object-based learning modules
  • Strong stakeholder relationship management skills

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualification in museum or curatorial studies
  • Tertiary training in musicology, music history, or theory
  • Current valid work rights for Australia
  • Working with Children Check required

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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