Curatorial Program and Engagement Manager, First Nations Art

VPS 5.1: $113,022 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full Time, Ongoing
Closing date for application: 5pm on 05 December 2025

This position is only open to applicants that identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. The National Gallery of Victoria considers that being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Curatorial Program and Engagement Manager, First Nations Art to manage the administrative operations of the First Nations Art curatorial department. This position is responsible for applying high level project management skills to achieve strategic priorities and deepen engagement.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

You will be responsible for applying high level project management skills to support organisational goals in the area of the First Nations Art collection, exhibitions and programs. This includes managing project teams and budgets, project evaluation and reporting, setting clearly defined objectives and priorities and operating accordingly, and initiating and managing changes in business processes as required. Other key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate records and schedules, developing and coordinating high quality papers, proposals, and presentations and corresponding with key internal and external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Senior Curator, coordinating the NGV First Nations Art and Design Strategic Council, and assisting with other strategic community engagement initiatives to build and maintain effective ongoing relationships with community members, stakeholders and partners.
• Supporting the awareness of the NGV and the First Nations Art collection area through engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, corporate partners, Government representatives and other stakeholders, artists, designers, museums and galleries, volunteers and audiences. Representing the NGV in external forums, as required.

To be successful, you will have demonstrated professional experience in working with First Nations artists and peoples, experience in high-level program management and working effectively with a range of individuals and organisations.

You develop and implement processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal, including systems and procedures to guide and track work progress. You identify critical activities and operate accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required, produce budgets and project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified. You regularly communicate with, and support project team members and ensure project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues.

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

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this role, please go to ‘Apply’ 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 05 December 2025.

If you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments, such as the role statement, in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact the People and Culture team at job.applications@ngv.vic.gov.au or by using the National Relay Service on 133 677 and asking for 03 8620 2222.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discriminations Act 1975 (Cth) and s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). This position is therefore only open to applicants that identify as being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.