Manager, Exhibitions – Australian War Memorial

Working to the Head, Exhibitions, the Manager, Exhibitions takes a lead role on exhibitions and projects and is responsible for maintaining the high standard of presentation within the galleries and exhibitions on tour. The role requires a project manager experienced in the delivery of exhibition design projects within the museum or cultural sector; an understanding of museum practice; the ability to lead several projects simultaneously and at various stages; experience in the development and management of a touring exhibitions program; mentoring staff members, collaboration and liaison with Memorial staff, stakeholders and external contractors.

The non-ongoing positions will initially be filled for 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The key duties of the position include:

Working with the Head of Exhibitions, the EL1 Manager, Exhibitions, will provide project management and administrative support in the planning, implementation and maintenance of permanent, temporary and touring exhibitions. and support the delivery of transition projects that integrate the Development Project with existing Memorial exhibitions and displays. Works include:

• Manage all aspects in the planning, integration and delivery of transition exhibition projects, touring and general exhibitions and displays as required;
• Development and preparation of exhibition documentation for curatorial, collections, design, production, fabrication, construction, through all exhibition development phases;
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with the Development Project team, Memorial staff, contractors and stakeholders as required;
• Collaborate with the Exhibitions team to deliver exhibitions projects and other works against the agreed business plan;
• Develop and implement exhibition policies and practices and advocate for the highest standard exhibition display, design and interpretation;
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, grants, sponsorship proposals and acquittals as required;
• Develop, manage and report against exhibition development and maintenance budgets;
• Coordinate the planning of exhibition tours, crating, installation and demount of identified exhibitions;
• Manage procurement of goods and services as they relate to the exhibition program including the development and management of contracts;
• Provide leadership and supervision to a small team of exhibition staff including monitoring and prioritising the work of the team against the agreed business plan while fostering team development and identifying opportunities for improved working practices to reflect the changing environment of museums and cultural collections.
• Manage and coordinate meetings and prepare and distribute minutes as required;
• Other administrative tasks as required.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the agency.