Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Job reference: 838513
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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.

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.

• Oversee AGSA's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Collection
• Drive engagement and collaborations with First Nation's stakeholders
• Provide leadership for First Nations initiatives and programs 

The Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art is a vital member of AGSA's Curatorial department, bringing passion and cultural knowledge to the care, promotion and management of AGSA's significant Collection. The Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, community and elders to ensure story telling and protection of this important collection, this includes coordinating permanent collection displays, contributing to exhibition development, generating and contributing to related interpretative material.

Open to applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent only.
The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program.
The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
Out of hours business work, interstate and international travel may be required.
This role requires a Working with Children Check.
This role requires a National Criminal History check.

PO3 - Professional Officer

$101,285 - $107,078 p.a.

UP to 24 months

Tansy Curtin
Assistant Director, Artistic and Collection Programs
Phone:  (08) 7085 1653
Email: curtin.tansy@artgallery.sa.gov.au

Applications close: 08/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- PO3 Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Role Description.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.