Preparator - Casual
Job No:
SSC1848
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Do you love working with art and creating inspiring exhibition spaces? We're looking for a Casual Preparator to join the team at Hazelhurst Arts Centre.
Hazelhurst is one of southern Sydney's leading visual arts centres, presenting a diverse exhibition program that showcases both established and emerging artists. This is a fantastic opportunity to work behind the scenes, helping bring exhibitions to life while handling and installing artworks to professional museum and gallery standards.
What you'll be doing
You'll help prepare our gallery spaces and install exhibitions from start to finish. No two exhibitions are the same, so you'll enjoy a variety of hands-on work, including:
- Safely handling, packing, installing and storing artworks.
- Preparing gallery spaces, including painting, patching and basic exhibition construction.
- Installing lighting, audio-visual equipment and exhibition displays.
- Working closely with artists, curators and the wider team to deliver high-quality exhibitions.
- Maintaining workshop spaces, equipment and artwork storage, while assisting with gallery events as needed.
About you
You'll be someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work, has an eye for detail and takes pride in presenting exhibitions to a high standard.
We're looking for someone with:
- Qualifications in exhibition installation or equivalent experience.
- Experience installing exhibitions in galleries, museums or similar creative spaces.
- Knowledge of professional artwork handling and conservation practices.
- Experience using hand and power tools, with strong practical skills.
- Great communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
- A current Class C Driver Licence.
It would be great if you have experience with gallery lighting, audio-visual equipment, carpentry, electrical work or design software, but these aren't essential.
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: Sunday 26th July 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Hourly Rate: $52 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, and will also include a Criminal History, and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Victoria Wynne-Jones, Curator Exhibitions and Programs, VWynnejones@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
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