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Senior Producer, Travelling Exhibitions

Are you a creative project manager who can turn big ideas into powerful visitor experiences? We’re looking for someone to lead the development of innovative exhibitions and interpretation projects from concept to installation. If you thrive on collaboration, love storytelling, and can deliver complex projects on time and on budget, this is your chance to bring history and culture to life.

What the opportunity is:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW.
- Clerk Grade 7/8. Remuneration package includes salary ($113,574 to $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Ongoing full-time employment.
- The role will work across Sydney.
- Note - only current NSW Government employees are eligible to apply.

What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital record keeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us:
This role will project manage the development, curatorial, design, production and installation of MHNSW exhibitions & interpretation projects from concept to completion, ensuring each project meets MHNSW standards and is within budget and on schedule.

For more information on the role you are welcome to contact Bob Whight, Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation, via 0430 708 413 or bob.whight@mhnsw.au.

What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
- A current resume listing two referees.
- Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer).

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

1. Provide an example of a successful exhibition where you were responsible for its development and delivery in a museum or gallery environment. Please outline how you led the team to develop a shared vision with clear audience outcomes. What processes, tools and strategies did you use to manage the project’s development and implementation? How did you measure success?

2. Outline your success in effectively managing a diverse touring exhibition program where you have coordinated the preparation of projects for tour and overseen the life of a tour, including multi-venue negotiations, itinerary development, budget forecasting, logistics, stakeholder liaison and funding applications and acquittals.

Essential requirements of the role:

- Extensive experience working on the development, management, production and installation of complex projects, including multi-disciplinary exhibitions and a background in Australian history, cultural history, museum studies or an arts related field.
- Experience developing and managing travelling exhibitions for state and national tour venues. Some experience in international touring is desired.
- A thorough knowledge and proven track record in project management including writing and tendering of contracts, writing of briefs, scheduling and budget management.
- Experience in leading individual project teams, motivating project staff, negotiating shared outcomes and management of staff and external consultants.
- Demonstrated exhibition installation experience and knowledge of collection management procedures including object care and handling, conservation principles and practices and environmental requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Knowledge of technology in use by the team to manage; Microsoft Access, Photoshop, IMSS image management system and Vernon collection management database to manage, develop and report on projects and/or willingness to develop such skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Also note:

- For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to the website.
- Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
- Our team can provide technical support with your application.
- To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Museums of History NSW is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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