Curator, Rare Music
About the job
This job is about stewarding the University of Melbourne’s internationally significant Rare Music Collection. It plays a crucial role in shaping object-based learning, research, and exhibitions, while collaborating with scholars, students, and fellow curators. The team values collaboration, flexibility, and growth, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
You'll be responsible for
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Stewarding the Rare Music Collection
Oversee safe housing, handling, movement and loans of Rare Music Collection materials to cultural heritage standards.🖼️
Designing exhibitions and displays
Design and deliver exhibitions, displays, talks and digital content that broadens access for students, staff and communities.🔍
Leading research initiatives
Lead and support research on collection materials, producing or facilitating high-quality interpretive resources and nurturing key stakeholder relationships.Key criteria
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Postgraduate qualifications in curatorial studies
Possess relevant education or experience with cultural collections.View
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Experience in musicology or music history
Demonstrated background in research environments related to music.View
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Proven curatorial practice
Experience with exhibitions and access programs for diverse audiences.View
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