Curator

Our Company

Experience Gold Coast (EGC) brings together HOTA, Destination Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast, driving growth across tourism, events, arts, culture and education to position the Gold Coast as Australia’s lifestyle capital.

About the Opportunity

As Curator – HOTA Gallery, you will work across a diverse exhibition program spanning collection-based, touring, group, solo and Children’s Gallery exhibitions, alongside signature programs including the Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award, Energies and the HOTA Triennial.

Reporting to the Senior Curator, you’ll bring your curatorial expertise, research, writing and arts administration skills to deliver high-quality visual arts experiences and grow new audiences.

Please note this role is Part-Time. 4 days - 30.4 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative program of Australian and international exhibitions, including temporary exhibitions, collection changeovers and Children’s Gallery exhibitions.
• Work collaboratively with the Exhibitions team to deliver projects, including exhibition briefs, loan requests, design development, planning and project schedules.
• Coordinate open-call exhibition programs and opportunities, including Energies and the Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award, from artist outreach and applications through to judging and exhibition delivery.
• Support collection management and acquisitions, including acquisition proposals, provenance research, copyright clearances, deeds of gift and Cultural Gifts Program administration.
• Support the Corporate Loans Program by identifying suitable collection works and preparing research and interpretive material.
• Produce high-quality, original and accessible written content for exhibition catalogues, reports, labels, didactic panels, websites, social media and e-newsletters.
• Manage exhibition web listings, ensuring information, imagery and content are accurate, consistent and appropriately presented.
• Manage contracts and artist engagements relevant to curatorial projects, including coordinating artist travel and associated administration.
• Deliver public talks, artist and industry discussions, guided tours and other audience engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Education and Public Programming teams to develop programs that deepen engagement with exhibitions and the collection.
• Work closely with Marketing to provide timely exhibition and program updates to support promotional activity and audience development.
• Support Visitor Experience staff and volunteer guides by developing interpretation and tour content and contributing to training.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with artists, galleries, curators, cultural organisations, donors, lenders, academic institutions, schools, contractors and creative networks.
• Represent HOTA at external events, industry forums, committees, judging panels and other relevant opportunities.
• Contribute to HOTA and EGC’s audience development strategy, with a focus on widening access, inclusion and diversity.
• Demonstrate ethical, collaborative and positive workplace behaviours and contribute to a high-performing team environment.

About You

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in art history, curation, arts administration, museum studies or a related field, or 3+ years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with artists and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international contemporary art.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate curatorial and art-historical concepts into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• A current Blue Card or the ability to obtain one.
• A flexible, collegial and reliable approach.

Desirable: Experience curating or coordinating programs for children, youth and families; collection research and administration, including acquisitions and provenance; and experience using the Vernon Collections Management system.

Why HOTA?

• Be part of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene.
• Enjoy discounts across HOTA’s food, beverage, cinema, events and activities.
• Four paid Empowerment Days per year for personal growth and wellbeing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to Sonder wellbeing support.
• Professional development through Learning Lab, with access to up to 1,000 courses.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about visual arts and creating meaningful experiences for audiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume.

HOTA values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all cultures, genders, ages, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities and people with disability.