Exhibitions Officer – TMAG

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is Tasmania’s leading natural, cultural and heritage organisation. It is a combined museum, art gallery and herbarium with almost one million items of the State collection in its care. TMAG is a Statutory Authority within the State Government and draws resources and staffing from the Department of State Growth. TMAG provides a vibrant, professional and stimulating environment for tourists, locals, employees, and volunteers.

TMAG enriches, inspires and educates local and global communities by connecting them with Tasmania’s unique journey and place in the world.

TMAG has established a strategic plan for 2016-21 to guide its development and is committed to diversifying its revenue and increasing funds that are contributed through donations, corporate partnerships, bequests and, through its supporter organisations the Foundation of TMAG, and Friends of TMAG. TMAG aims to build fundraising capacity and an organisational culture of philanthropy through its employees.

To support the implementation of the strategic plan TMAG has developed six key competencies that support its people to successfully achieve the TMAG vision.

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Position Objective

Assist with the construction, installation and de-installation of permanent and travelling exhibitions; undertake general maintenance of displays and galleries; assist in the preparation of exhibition material; and assist with the logistical aspects of exhibition delivery.

Major Duties

• Assist in the development of permanent, temporary, and travelling exhibitions, applying professional museum practices.
• Liaison with those involved in exhibition and display development, such as curators and designers, to prepare and assess exhibition and display options including providing technical guidance.
• Installation and de-installation of in-house and travelling exhibitions and displays, including packing and crating. This may include use of power tools and computer and software usage.
• Prepare exhibition material such as mount, display and model making as well as graphic preparation (mounting and trimming).
• Ensure permanent and temporary displays are maintained in good order, including undertaking cleaning of showcases and displays as directed.
• Provide administrative support for exhibitions including cataloguing equipment, monitoring and assisting with coordination of gallery maintenance requests and purchasing of basic equipment.