Head of Curatorial and Collections
Core
Leading the strategic and operational direction of an art museum's artistic program, overseeing exhibitions, collections, and artist residencies while ensuring compliance with national museum standards and cultural protocols.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Curatorial and Collections
Builds
Integrated curatorial programs, exhibitions, touring shows, and artist residency experiences
Domain
Art Museum / Cultural Heritage / Contemporary Art
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, budget management, collections management, acquisitions, conservation oversight, exhibition curation, stakeholder management, Indigenous cultural protocols, research, writing
Preferred skills
Artist residency program oversight, heritage collections management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and execute long-term strategies for artistic programs; oversee and manage budgets for curatorial and collections activities; curate and deliver exhibitions across disciplines; manage the Artists in Residence program; ensure compliance with museum standards and governance principles; lead Indigenous engagement initiatives; provide leadership and performance management for the curatorial team.
Seniority
Senior, Executive Leadership