fortyfivedownstairs, one of Melbourne’s leading independent arts venues, comprises a theatre and two galleries. The Resident Assistant Curator will be working alongside gallery and theatre staff, assisting with the running of a full arts programme in the multiple spaces. The resident will also be highly involved with the delivery of a significant Indigenous visual arts initiative within the gallery.

This full time residency runs for 9 months starting from August 2011. The role is both hands-on and administrative and involves flexible hours.

This is an Identified Indigenous Position, meaning that it is specifically for someone of Aboriginal heritage.

Please email info@fortyfivedownstairs.com for a full job description. Applicants should send a brief resume (2pp), with a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the job description.

Feel free to forward this to anyone to whom this position may be of interest “ this is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right person!