Job posting for curator of Asian Art at the NGV

[Mark Erdmann]

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curator, Asian Art for the provision of a range of curatorial and administrative duties, including exhibitions and displays, and the development and collection management of the Asian Art collection.

As part of a team, you will work alongside the Senior Curator to make a tangible and effective contribution to planning, projects and activities.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

In consultation with the Senior Curator, you will play a key role in the Asian Art curatorial department, including:

• Assisting in developing the Asian Art collection in line with NGV Collections Strategy, acquisitions policy and procedures, and completing associated supporting documentation and collections management processes.
• Contributing to the planning, research, development and coordination of displays and exhibitions in accordance with departmental requirements. Participating as an active member of cross-departmental projects as required.
• Undertaking administrative duties including maintaining accurate records, budgets, schedules and contacts, drafting correspondence, processing financial administration, and responding to inquiries. 
• Contributing to relevant Curatorial and Audience Engagement initiatives, such as NGV publications and audience engagement and learning programs, including research, writing and presentations.
• Supporting the awareness of the NGV Collection and Asian Art collection area through engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful, you will have specialist knowledge of Asian art supplemented with a related tertiary qualification and direct or transferrable experience in curatorial practice, exhibition and project management, publishing or research within a related setting.

Demonstrated experience using collection management databases, such as Vernon, is highly desirable.

For more details, please refer to the attached role statement.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please go to ‘Begin Application’ and include the following documents in your application:

• A resume/CV
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement

Applications close at 5pm on 22 September 2025.