Preparator - Casual
Job No:
SSC1530
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Hazelhurst Arts Centre is the premier creative arts facility in southern Sydney, celebrated for excellence in visual arts. We are a vibrant community hub dedicated to connecting people with art and artists through inspiring exhibitions and cultural experiences. Our vision is to nurture a connected, respectful and thriving community that values creativity and nature.
The Role:
We are seeking skilled Casual Preparators to join our dynamic Arts & Libraries team. You will play a vital role in the professional handling, installation and presentation of high-quality exhibitions at Hazelhurst and associated venues.
As a Preparator, you will:
- Safely receive, handle, install and de-install valuable and fragile artworks to museum and gallery standards.
- Prepare gallery spaces, including wall repairs, painting, lighting AV and sound setup.
- Build and maintain exhibition fixtures and supports.
- Collaborate closely with Curators, artists, and guest curators to deliver seamless exhibition installations.
- Maintain workshop and storage areas, ensuring tools and equipment are clean, safe, and well-organized.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Recognised qualifications or at least 2 years industry experience in exhibition installation or related fields.
- Current Class C Driver’s licence.
- Demonstrated ability to handle artwork professionally and safely, respecting conservation standards.
- Experience with gallery wall preparation, including painting and basic use of power tools.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with empathy and effective communication across diverse clients.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office proficiency).
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 8th October 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated either Friday 17th October or Monday 20th October.
- Package: $50 - $53 gross per hour plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Casual, applicants must be able to work a range of shifts between 5am - 9pm across a 7 day spread.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Stephanie Kennedy, Hazelhurst Arts Centre Director, sakennedy@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
The Talent Acquisition Team can assist with any recruitment related enquiries recruitment@ssc.nsw.gov.au.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
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