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OSCA 232334Updated 2026-01-29
Gallery or Museum Curator
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 224212OSCA 232334
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 96k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1860
Salary range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
29.1%
NSW
26.9%
VIC
12.4%
ACT
Education mix
59%
Post graduate
29.8%
bachelor degree
3.7%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Gallery or Museum Curators plan and organise gallery or museum collections by drafting collection policies and arranging acquisitions of pieces.
What you do
- • Plans and organises the acquisition and display of material.
- • Arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays.
- • Researches items in displays and produces publications, delivers public lecturers and initiates exhibitions.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: post graduate/ graduate diploma or graduate certificate (59%)
Recent job ads
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Tasks
- • Arranges the layout and lighting of historical, scientific or art displays.
- • Examines items and arranges examinations to determine condition and authenticity.
- • Identifies and classifies specimens and objects, and arranges restoration work.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1860
Annual median: AUD 96k
Range: AUD 87k-AUD 106k