There are three Exhibition Project Manager positions that will commence between April and August 2023. The Exhibition Project Manager roles require experience in producing exhibitions in a museum or equivalent environment, with a knowledge of managing complex secondary and tertiary works. The Gallery Development at the AWM is currently detailing designs ahead of documented design and commencement of tertiary components production at the end of 2023.
The Gallery Development Team has responsibility for the development and management of the Memorial’s permanent gallery development. The program includes the content planning, development and implementation/ delivery: 5,000sqm of new permanent exhibitions and 5,000sqm of refurbished exhibition space. The Exhibitions Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that exhibition projects are delivered on time and on budget and that completed exhibitions within the overall Gallery Development program are of outstanding quality.
The Exhibitions Project Manager takes a lead role on leading the design process and delivering a high standard of presentation and interpretation within the galleries. The role is responsible for overall project management, managing multidisciplinary teams, project administration and documentation, monitoring and reporting against project plans, program and budgets. This position interacts with other Project Manager positions and will form part of that peer group.
Working to the Director, Gallery Development, the position leads project teams that may include external consultants and contractors such as designers and trade contractors; as well as cross-branch disciplines including but not limited to, historical, curatorial, registration, conservation, audiovisual, buildings, web and marketing. The Exhibition Project Manager assists coordination of the curatorial teams through early planning and content development stages; the exhibition design process including briefing, design development and documentation; as well as tendering, production, fabrication/ construction; and installation phases.
The position requires experience in the delivery of interpretative exhibition design projects within the museum or art gallery sector; a thorough understanding and appreciation of contemporary museum practices; extensive experience in the development and delivery of secondary and tertiary exhibition components; the ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously at various phases; and high level communication and liaison skills.
Responsibilities
Assist the project management and documentation coordination in the planning, development and implementation/ delivery of exhibitions, including:
- manage all aspects of the preparation of exhibition documentation, including curatorial, collection, design and production/fabrication/construction documentation through all exhibition development phases;
- coordinate the planning, development and all associated documentation for the delivery of complex tertiary exhibition components
- coordinate the planning and implementation of exhibitions secondary works
- manage the procurement of goods and services as they relate to the exhibition program including the development and management of contracts;
- manage and coordinate meetings and prepare and distribute agendas and minutes;
- manage the establishment and monitoring of exhibition lists and schedules;
- manage multimedia and image orders using the Memorial’s digital media system (PICTION); and
Also:
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with Memorial staff, exhibition stakeholders, designers and external consultants.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and recommendations.
- Reporting to the Director Gallery Development, work under direction but also with autonomy and accountability for specific tasks and will make decisions related to the direct work area.
- Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to a small team of exhibition staff including monitoring and prioritising the work of the team against the agreed scope of work while fostering team development.
- Review, identify opportunities and implement improved working practices to reflect the changing environment of museums and cultural collections.
- Tracking and reporting against Gallery Development budgets.
- Interact with the Precinct team members of the Development Project as required.
- Work under a broad direction exercising a degree of independence and make decisions that may have a medium level of impact on the direct work area and the broader Development Project.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.
TO APPLY, please visit: https://www.awm.gov.au/get-involved/employment
If you experience any problems with the application system please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6243 4234 or email [email protected]
