MoAD’s Exhibitions team works collaboratively across the organisation to develop engaging, high‑quality displays that educate, inspire, and connect with diverse audiences. The team partners closely with curatorial, digital, engagement, and interpretation specialists to deliver exhibitions from initial concept through to public opening.
The Manager, Exhibitions plays a key leadership role in the planning, development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of exhibition projects within a nationally significant heritage environment, contributing to the Museum’s forward exhibition program. Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, the role provides strategic input into business and program planning processes and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple concurrent exhibition projects.
The position leads and manages a team of staff and contractors, along with associated budgets, schedules, and resources. Working collaboratively across MoAD, the Exhibitions Manager ensures exhibitions are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within scope, aligning with institutional priorities and audience needs.
A key focus of the role is supporting the delivery of exhibitions associated with the building’s Centenary in 2027, alongside contributing to the development and delivery of the forward exhibition program for 2028 and beyond.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong passion for working with people, cultural heritage, and museums, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset, a solutions‑focused approach, and the ability to think creatively within a complex operational and heritage context.
The key duties of the position include:
Under the direction of the Head of Exhibitions the Exhibitions Manager will be required to:
1. Coordinate the planning, scheduling, resourcing and project delivery of on-site and travelling exhibitions from initial concept, design development, fabrication and installation.
2. Oversee all aspects of exhibition projects including:
a. Ensuring that heritage management, conservation and registration requirements are adhered to.
b. Working with a range of stakeholders including internal staff, external stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
c. Implementing creative solutions across different platforms for a range of internal and external stakeholders and visitors.
d. Undertaking critical evaluation of ongoing projects and implementation of necessary changes.
e. Identifying potential opportunities for external collaborative ventures.
3. Manage a high-performing team of staff and demonstrate a proven ability to invest in positive team culture and professional development.
4. Coordinate the ongoing maintenance of exhibitions and displays on-site, including maintaining the stock of supplies and materials.
5. Develop and implement WHS and risk management policies related to exhibition and event delivery; ensure all policies are current; ensure installation staff and contractors comply with and appropriately use WHS standards and safe handling procedures.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position at MoAD, applicants must:
- be an Australian Citizen; and
- have a security clearance or be willing to undertake the process to obtain a baseline clearance (after commencement).
- be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service, if you are deemed to be the successful candidate
Notes
This is a non-going opportunity until February 2028.
Suitable candidates may be placed in a merit pool from this selection process and the pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing roles. Non-ongoing vacancies filled from a merit pool may be offered as a specified term.