Assistant Curator Western Sydney Creative (Indigenous Identified Role)

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
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• Part-time (0.6 FTE | 21 hours per week), Fixed-Term position for 2-years
• Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: HEW Level 6 $95,777 – $102,659 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading (paid on a pro‑rata basis for a 0.6 FTE appointment).

Contribute to culturally safe, community-led exhibitions that centre Indigenous voices.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney Creative is expanding its curatorial and community-engaged programs and is seeking an Assistant Curator who will contribute to Indigenous-led practices, culturally safe exhibition development, and community collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Curator to support research, curatorial development, public programming and the delivery of exhibitions.

You will assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of exhibitions across multiple Western Sydney University campuses, including artist liaison, materials preparation, documentation, logistical support, and implementation of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols. This is an opportunity to build curatorial capability while contributing to access, diversity and student learning within a dynamic and values-led cultural environment.

The position offers hands-on experience across collections management, artwork care, public programs, and event coordination. You will develop skills in ethical exhibition practices, research methodologies, interpretation writing and audience engagement, while contributing to initiatives that strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, artists, and cultural partners.

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver high-quality, culturally safe support across curatorial research, exhibition planning and Indigenous-led programming.
• Apply ICIP protocols and Indigenous-led frameworks to collection handling, documentation and community engagement.  
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, artist liaison, catering, installation and campus artwork movements effectively.
• Maintain professional, respectful and confidential working relationships with colleagues, artists and community partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and bring cultural knowledge that strengthens Indigenous-led practices.
• You bring relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in curatorial, arts, cultural or project support roles.
• You have an interest in contemporary art and an understanding of exhibition and collections processes, documentation and ICIP frameworks.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently across concurrent deadlines.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Margaret Hancock, Senior Curator, via M.Hancock@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1063Q in the email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 30th April 2026.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.