This position reports to the Head of Exhibitions and is responsible for the project management of Tier 2, 3 and 4 exhibitions, permanent collection displays and other exhibition related projects as required.
The position will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary project teams and will liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders including registration, conservation and contractors to deliver projects.
Work Health and Safety will be a focus for this position with the development and review of Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses or Safe Work Method Statements as well as installation instructions.
This position will assist or direct the installation team onsite to safely and securely install works of art.
This is a full-time, non-ongoing employment opportunity which may become ongoing.
The key duties of the position include:
In accordance with the APS 5 work level standards, you will:
* Project manage collection exhibitions and displays using the Gallery's project management methodology to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
* Lead multidisciplinary teams, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop deadlines and monitor and report on progress against milestones.
* Manage contractors in accordance with the gallery's procurement and contractor management policy and systems including work permits inductions and relevant WHS documentation ensuring contract compliance.
* Maintain the daily schedule of works for the department. Monitor and update the schedule in response to changing events in consultation with the exhibition management team
* Develop, implement and review risk assessments, job safety analysis and standard work procedures in consultation with internal and external stakeholders.
* Assist and/or direct installation teams onsite or offsite at venues to safely and securely install works of art
Eligibility
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.
Police Check – To be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations:
Role specific mandatory qualifications /certification and/or registrations include:
* Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts, Art History and/or Museum Studies or relevant experience is essential.
Notes
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.
You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than
two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.
In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
An order of merit or merit pool, may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.
Getting to know the National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.