
Exhibition Project Officer
7 days ago
**Exhibition Project Officer**
**Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire**debate** and drive change**
**About the**Opportunity**
The Australian Museum is looking for one fixed term Exhibition Project Officers and multiple casual Exhibition Project Officers to join the exhibition team for FY25 - 27
We are looking for experienced professionals who can work as part of the Exhibition Production team to ensure that exhibitions are delivered on time, maintained to the highest standards and are engaging, enjoyable and safe for our visitors.**Fixed-Term Opportunity**
- Exhibition Project Officer (Level 1-5)
- Part-time, 3 days / 21 hours per week Engagement Period: September 2025 - June 2027
**Project Overview**
This fixed-term role will support the delivery of two key projects:
**First Nations Gallery**- The new permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibition.**Mini Museum** - An educational outreach program that provides resource kits for early learners. The program aims to build scientific literacy, foster a deeper understanding of First Nations peoples and cultures, and promote care and responsibility for the natural world.
For the fixed term opportunity, you will be paid a competitive annual salary rate $75,728 - $92,701, pro-rated, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
- **Casual Exhibition Project Officer Support Pool**
- We are looking to increase the number of skilled Exhibition Project Officers available in the Exhibition Project Officer pool for FY25-27.
- Employment period: up to 12 months.
- The allocation of shifts will be provided on a seasonal, irregular, intermittent, short-term or as required basis.
For casual pool appointments you will be paid a competitive casual hourly rate $44.92 - $54.99, pro-rated, plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
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- Role Description
**About you**
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the production and delivery of museum exhibitions as well as working collaboratively as part of a project team.- A strong skillset in fabrication and construction or preparation, including maintenance management, estimating & costing and network planning.- It is also desirable that you hold a current and valid: NSW driver’s licence, Construction White Card.
**Knowledge & Experience**- Prior experience with Exhibition fabrication tasks such as carpentry/cabinet making, molding and casting, model making, metal fabrication, mount making, as well as exhibition installation/de-installation.- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description.
**About The Australian Museum**
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
Check out our current exhibitions and events here.
**Benefits**
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
**How to apply**
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
- A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.- Resume
In your cover letter, please specify which Exhibition Project Officer opportunity you would like to be considered for: fixed-term opportunity, casual support pool or both.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 300 words).- Can you describe your experience supporting an exhibition or project involving First Nations or culturally specific communities. How did you ensure your work was carried out with cultural awareness, respect, and appropriateness throughout the project? (300 words)
**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
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