EL1 - Manager, Exhibitions

• Ongoing and Non-Ongoing - Full Time - EL1
• $116,859 - $126,287
• Campbell, ACT

The Role

The Exhibitions Section has responsibility for the development and management of the Memorial's galleries and touring exhibitions programme. This includes the planning and delivery of permanent and temporary exhibitions, displays and travelling exhibitions, including the implementation of an extensive gallery maintenance programme and integration during the Development Project.

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.

Core Responsibilities

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.

Position 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.

Contact Information

• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please contact: Jen Mattiuzzo, ,
• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30pm, Sunday, 28 September 2025

For more details about the position and how to apply, please view the information pack.

Notes

This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s.

A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.

Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.

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