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The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Northern Territory’s premier cultural and scientific institution. It offers a dynamic and diverse arts, science and cultural program to more than 300,000 visitors each year.

We are the museum and gallery known for our collections and expertise in Aboriginal cultures, natural sciences, histories and arts across Northern and Central Australia and our neighbours to the north.

We connect people to the stories of the Northern Territory. Our collection drives curiosity, exploration and partnerships. Our physical spaces are destinations loved by locals and a must-see for Territory visitors. Our digital connectivity expands the reach of our collection. Our guests tell their friends about their distinctive Territorian experience.

MAGNT has seven venues: MAGNT Darwin (Bullocky Point), the Defence of Darwin Experience, Fannie Bay Gaol, Lyons Cottage, the Museum of Central Australia (incorporating the Strehlow Research Centre), Megafauna Central and the Alcoota fossil site. A new Art Gallery opening in Darwin’s CBD in 2024/25 will add an eighth MAGNT site.

Primary Objective

This role is a key member of the Exhibitions Team which is responsible for developing, project managing, delivering and maintaining MAGNT’s in house and incoming touring exhibition program. Reporting to the Exhibition Manager, the Exhibitions Coordinator is principally responsible for the delivery and coordination of MAGNT’s diverse exhibition program through high level administrative, curatorial, project management and installation services.

To ensure the successful delivery of MAGNT’s diverse exhibition program, the Exhibitions Coordinator liaises with a range of internal and external stakeholders, particularly curators, designers, conservators, collection managers, display technicians, external contractors, artists, sponsors and external organisations.  This position will also assist with the delivery of events and public programs that create a richer more engaging visitor experience.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Undertake a broad range of tasks relating to the development, administration, budgeting, scheduling, object handling, project management and curation of MAGNT’s exhibition program.
  2. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including artists, sponsors, contractors, curators, designers, conservators, collection managers and display technicians on matters directly related to MAGNT’s exhibition program.
  3. Coordinate the logistics related to loaned material including the documentation, receiving, unpacking, handling, packing, dispatching and shipping of artworks and objects.
  4. Collate exhibition content lists from application information, refine and check details against artworks including dimensions and material descriptions then disseminate information to team members and contractors as required.
  5. Coordinate the production project specific films and publications in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders.
  6. Supervise a team of exhibition preparators and external contractors, during installations and de-installation of exhibitions, including monitoring and reporting on performance.
  7. Coordinate the preparation of agreements and contracts. Manage and report on contractual agreements and risk mitigation with the team throughout project development and delivery.
  8. Coordinate the development of risk assessments and risk management activities for exhibition projects including writing Job Safety Analysis in conjunction with team members.
  9. Ensure a safe exhibition environment for staff, visitors and stakeholders in MAGNT’s galleries and spaces. In addition, ensure that staff and contractors working on specific exhibitions receive safe work-site induction and training in emergency evacuation procedures.

Selection Criteria

Essential

  1. Experience in a museum or art gallery with developed knowledge of current exhibition principles and practices.
  2. Extensive experience in project management, curating and delivering exhibitions involving multi-faceted elements such as publications, film production, virtual galleries, public programs and events.
  3. High level of communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills at institutional, government and community levels with the proven ability to liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, with strong organisational and administrative skills, able to self-manage workloads across concurrent projects and able to prioritise and complete tasks within scheduled timeframes.
  5. Sound computer skills with an understanding of file sharing platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
  6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and a broad understanding of cross cultural issues.
  7. A sound understanding and knowledge of Work Health Safety (WHS) practises to ensure WHS system compliance.

Desirable

  1. Diploma or Degree in an arts or relevant discipline.
  2. Experience in installation and de installation.

Additional:

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