Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive
- Lead stewardship and development of the nationally significant Tracey Moffatt Archive, including cataloguing, digitisation and conservation coordination.
- Manage archive projects and provide research access while maintaining professional standards for preservation and accessibility.
- Contribute to collection-based research, exhibitions, scholarship and public engagement at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Located on Gadigal land, in the heart of the University of Sydney, the Chau Chak Wing Museum is a hub for sharing the University’s extensive collections with the wider community.
The Museum’s origins can be traced back to the Nicholson Collection of Antiquities, established in 1860. Over time, the Museum's collection expanded to encompass the Macleay Collections, comprising natural history specimens, cultural and scientific objects, historic photography, and the University Art Collection.?
Officially opened in 2020, the Museum was thoughtfully designed by Johnson Pilton Walker. Its primary purpose is to unify these diverse collections within one multidisciplinary institution. The Museum's collections traverse various cultures and periods, ranging from ancient civilisations such as Rome, Greece, and Egypt, to the cultures of First Nations peoples worldwide, with natural history collections and works by prominent contemporary artists.
Embodying cultural and artistic creativity at its core, the Chau Chak Wing Museum welcomes all communities to engage with the collections.The Curator, Tracey Moffatt Archive is a unique opportunity to lead the management and development of a nationally significant archive dedicated to one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of archive stewardship, including project management, cataloguing, digitisation, conservation coordination, and the provision of research access, ensuring the collection is preserved and accessible to the highest professional standards.
As a key member of the Museum’s curatorial team, the Curator contributes to the advancement of scholarship, collection care, and public engagement through innovative archival and curatorial practice. The role supports collection-based research, exhibition development, and strategic initiatives that increase the visibility, accessibility, and impact of the Archive. Through this work, the Curator plays an important role in safeguarding and interpreting the artistic legacy of Tracey Moffatt while enriching the cultural and research offerings of the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
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