Exhibition Project Officer

2 days ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Museum Full time

About the role

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change

About the Role

This is a new full time temporary role of Exhibition Project Officer available up to 30 June 2027 to support our exhibition projects over the next three years.

You will work as part of the team to ensure that exhibitions are delivered on time, maintained to the highest standards and to contribute to an engaging, enjoyable and safe visitor experience.

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Role Description

You will be paid a competitive annual salary $70,694 - $86,539, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 11%) and annual leave loading.

About You

We are seeking an Exhibition Project Officer who can work as part of the team to ensure that exhibitions are delivered on time, maintained to the highest standards and to ensure that the visitor experience is engaging, enjoyable and safe.

To be successful in this role you will need to:
demonstrate knowledge of and experience in the production and delivery of museum exhibitions as well as working collaboratively as part of a project team.

have a very high level of skills in Fabrication and Construction or Preparation. Including Maintenance Management, Estimating & Costing and Network planning.

Be flexible as the role may require off-site work and travel, including potential overseas work.

It is also desirable that you hold a current and valid: NSW driver’s licence, Construction White Card; Elevated Work Platform (Types: VL, SL), Forklift.

Essential Requirements

Possess a trade certificate in areas of Carpentry/Joinery, Cabinet Making or equivalent; or minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant field of exhibition production; or possess a recognised degree, as Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Engineering or qualifications deemed equivalent; or relevant work experience of not less than nine years.

**Benefits**:
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience

Resume

During installation of an exhibition you notice that a collection object has been damaged. Outline the steps that you would take following the identification of this issue (maximum 500 words).

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and for the role go to I Work for NSW.

Inclusive and welcoming

The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.

We can only receive, review, and process applicants that have applied through iworkfornsw.

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