Exhibition Designer 5/6

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Exhibition Designer**
**Clerk Grade 5/6**
**Exhibitions and Design Branch, Mitchell Librarian and Engagement Division**
- Temporary, full-time role for 12 months with possibility of an extension
- Unique opportunity to join one of NSW's leading cultural institutions
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $107,497 (package includes salary between $87,493 - $96,540, annual leave loading and superannuation)

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Actively collecting since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

**About the role**
The Exhibition Designer, designs exhibitions, including temporary, permanent and touring exhibitions, to support the realisation of the exhibition program by providing an inspiring range of exhibitions for the community that meets accessible, creative and functional criteria.

**About you**
To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary degree in an applied architectural, interior or industrial design field and/or experience deemed equivalent.

In addition, you will bring the following key knowledge and experience:

- Demonstrated experience in exhibition design or related interior architectural design and construction with knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and sections of the Building Code of Australia.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in creative exhibition design including knowledge of audience experience, interpretive techniques, display of original collection material and production techniques.
- Advanced skills in the use of Vectorworks. Experience in creating models and / or sketches, rendering to convey design concepts.
- Knowledge and experience of the Adobe Creative Suite for design presentation purposes.

For more information about the role and its requirements please refer to the role description provided below.

**How to apply**

1. Provide an example of when you have worked in a collaborative environment, on multiple exhibitions with competing deadlines. Include details of how you determined priorities and coordinated tasks to ensure all deadlines were met, and on budget.

2. Provide a case study for a recent exhibition project. Explain your approach in developing the concept design and detailed documentation in response to the exhibition brief. How did the exhibition design achieve audience needs and meet stakeholder requirements?

The health and wellbeing of staff and visitors to our Library is very important to us. We expect all parties to follow current health advice and strongly encourage vaccination when safe to do so.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide