• Role Details
  • The Curator, International Art pre-1980 is responsible for the development, documentation, display, promotion, management and care of the collection of international paintings, sculpture, and time-based media pre-1980.
  • In addition to this, the Curator, International Art pre-1980, under the direction of the Assistant Director, Artistic and Collection Programs, contributes to the development, documentation, display, promotion, management and care of the collection of international prints, drawings & photographs pre-1980.
  • Role Highlights
  • Ensure accurate and thorough documentation and research of international art
  • Curate & coordinate permanent displays and exhibitions
  • Ensure the high-quality & sound development of international art
About the Department
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Business - Art Gallery of South Australia
The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia. Its purpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist and audiences, achieving this through its world-renowned art collection, gallery building, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and future generations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, pillar exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings being the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay Art Prize. The AGSA collection comprises more than 48,000 works of art spanning two millennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences - to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future. Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSAs artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.
Role Details
The Curator, International Art pre-1980 is responsible for the development, documentation, display, promotion, management and care of the collection of international paintings, sculpture, and time-based media pre-1980. In addition to this, the Curator, International Art pre-1980, under the direction of the Assistant Director, Artistic and Collection Programs, contributes to the development, documentation, display, promotion, management and care of the collection of international prints, drawings & photographs pre-1980.
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10/07/2026

Tansy Curtin

[email protected]

(08) 7085 1653

Full Time
Adelaide
SA
$108,087 - $115,936 p.a
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