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Gallery Or Museum Curator

OSCA 232334·ANZSCO 224212

Employed

1,500

Part-time share

32.8%

Female share

70.4%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Plans and organises a gallery or museum collection by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.

What they typically do

  • Plans and organises the acquisition of historical materials, objects, artworks, scientific materials and other forms of cultural materials, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander materials
  • Plans the presentation and installation of artworks, and arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays
  • Maintains records and catalogues acquisitions
  • Ensures the overall care and preservation of collections
  • Researches, compiles and prepares written information about catalogues
  • Plans, organises, interprets and presents exhibitions and lectures
  • Collaborates with other institutions and negotiates the loan of items
  • May write grant applications for funding

Where they work

Arts and Recreation Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.1%
VIC
26.9%
ACT
12.4%
QLD
10.8%
WA
9.7%
SA
5.7%
TAS
4.2%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Gallery Or Museum Curator.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.