Collections and Curatorial Coordinator

An exciting opportunity to join The Dax Centre and contribute to the care and interpretation of one of Australia’s most significant and unique collections – the Cunningham Dax Collection.

• Permanent, Part-time
• Not For Profit Salary packaging & benefits- package up to $18,550 per year!
• Attractive location, close to public transport in Melbourne/ Sydney
• Opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals affected by complex mental health issues

Are you ready to make a difference in the mental health sector?

SANE is committed to creating a brighter future for Australians affected by complex mental health issues, by ending mental health inequity and social and economic exclusion. We provide free digital mental health support services and run a variety of mental health awareness, stigma reduction, research, and advocacy programs. We support diverse workforce segments, including those living with complex mental health issues, and the broader community. We are 100+ people with a volunteer work force of circa 60 people.

Visit www.sane.org to learn more about our work.

About The Role

The Curatorial and Collections Coordinator will help interpret and care for one of Australia’s most unique and significant collections – the Cunningham Dax Collection of art. This role plays a critical role in supporting and coordinating key areas and functions of The Dax Centre including Exhibitions, Collections Management and Loans and Licensing.

Reporting to the Gallery Manager, this role will help deliver engaging creative programs in collaboration with artists, curators, and organisations across Victoria. You’ll also play an important part in expanding access to the Cunningham Dax Collection through our Loans and Licensing program, supporting audience growth and sustainability. The position also contributes to policy development, fundraising activities, and grant proposals, helping to ensure the long-term success of The Dax Centre.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Oversee daily collections management and care, including object handling, movement, and rotations.
• Maintain preventative conservation measures, including pest management and environmental monitoring.
• Prepare works for exhibitions, loans, and tours, including condition reporting, matting, framing, and documentation.
• Ensure the delivery of exhibitions and creative projects in line with conservation standards and best practice.
• Support the digitisation program to expand access to the Collection.
• Develop and deliver engaging exhibitions and public programs that connect the Collection with contemporary audiences.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of artists, curators, and organisations.
• Coordinate installation and de-installation of exhibitions.
• Develop and implement loans strategies and coordinate the loans and licensing program.
• Contribute to fundraising activities and grant applications.
• PS: The operations of the gallery are looking to move to operate on Saturday, so weekend work may be required in the future.

About You

• 1–2 years’ experience curating and coordinating high-quality exhibitions and artistic programs with a focus on audience engagement.
• A tertiary qualification in museum studies, cultural heritage, history, curatorship, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with public museum or art collections, including preventative conservation measures.
• Knowledge of and experience applying industry best practices, standards, and ethics for the care, documentation, and management of cultural collections.
• Experience with digital collection strategies and collection management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated passion for art and mental health.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please apply now!

What’s in it for you?

• A friendly and collaborative environment
• Access to EAP
• Additional days of Cultural and Ceremonial Leave per year

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by Sunday 12 October 2025, addressing the criteria below:

• What qualifications and relevant experience do you have to support your application?
• Do you have the right to work in Australia?
• Would you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

Please note: all SANE Employees are required to complete compliance checks including a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.

Interested?

Applications will be reviewed as they come in so, please Apply Now!

SANE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are proud champions of lived experience. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including people with lived experience of complex mental health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages to apply.

No agencies please, we've got this!