APS5 Exhibitions Coordinator AND APS6 Senior Exhibitions

Based in one of Australia's most prominent national heritage buildings, Old Parliament House, these positions are responsible for the delivery of permanent and temporary exhibitions. There are two opportunities going within the Exhibitions team. These positions are non-ongoing, full-time roles, working 37.5hours per week. Please indicate whether you are applying for the APS5 or the APS6 role. If applying for both roles, please submit two separate applications addressing the required criteria. These roles may be filled by application only. A merit pool may be used to fill similar ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.

The Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House is a modern museum located inside a heritage-listed building that was once home to Australia's national parliament (1927 to 1988).

True to our building’s original brief, we provide a ‘people’s place’, where big ideas are explored.
We share the story of Australia's democracy through a variety of exhibitions, events and education programs. Additionally, our rich online content aids to increase understanding of the nation’s social and political history.

At MoAD, we celebrate the Australian democratic journey. We seek to provoke thought and inspire conversation by sharing stories and objects that played a part in shaping the nation as it is today.

Careers at MoAD are diverse, ranging from exhibition curators and heritage officers to learning facilitators, through to digital producers, finance officers and IT specialists. We're a small team, working in a dynamic environment, sharing our democratic and political history within a building of heritage significance.

MoAD is an inclusive and rewarding workplace that values the contributions of all staff. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to a safe and supportive workplace which includes flexible working practices.

MoAD employees are engaged under the Australian Public Service Act 1999 and are subject to the terms and conditions of employment in the OPH Enterprise Agreement 2024-27The Exhibitions team takes the lead in building MoAD’s capacity for innovation in exhibition delivery, and public engagement in a heritage place. The team maintains permanent and temporary exhibitions onsite; develops and project manages new temporary and permanent onsite exhibitions. The team is also responsible for the travelling exhibition program and project manages development of new travelling exhibitions.

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