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A Curator organises exhibitions, catalogues collections, provides tours and talks, and shares knowledge with the public using strong research skills.

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How do I become a Curator?

Get qualified to work as a Curator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

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In Australia, a full time Curator generally earns $1,700 per week ($88,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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Employment numbers in this industry have remained stable in recent years. There are currently 1,100 people working as a Curator in Australia and there were a similar number in this role five years ago. Curators may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly in larger towns and cities

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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your skills with records management, customer service and information systems. You could also consider a Diploma of Library and Information Services or an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts.

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A Curator sets up exhibitions in museums and art galleries. You might arrange for pieces to be part of your displays and coordinate information on each artwork or artefact. Curators might also give guided tours or informative talks about exhibitions. You’ll also catalogue other pieces in a collection that may not be on display.

Curators need to be passionate about artwork or museum pieces and be confident sharing information about displayed items. It’s important that you have good customer service skills and are comfortable speaking with members of the public. Curators should be organised and have strong attention to detail. You’ll need to have good research skills and be knowledgeable about the pieces in your collections.

 

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