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OSCA 232334Updated 2026-01-29

Gallery or Museum Curator

National shortage level: Low

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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