Project Officers, Exhibitions
We are seeking a Project Officer, Exhibitions & Interpretation and a Project Officer, Exhibitions & Travelling Exhibitions to join our dynamic Exhibitions & Interpretation team. In these complementary roles, you'll contribute to the development, production and delivery of exhibitions, displays and interpretation projects, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to support project management, design, installation and evaluation. You'll play a key part in managing concurrent projects, overseeing copyright permissions and supporting teams to help bring our stories and collections to life for diverse audiences.
What the opportunity is:
* Employment with Museums of History NSW.
* Clerk Grade 3/4. Remuneration package includes salary ($84,659 - $92,701), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
* Full-time employment on an ongoing basis.
* The role will work across Sydney.
What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation's oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW's official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public's right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).
What you'll do with us:
Project Officer, Exhibitions & Interpretation
Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams to assist with the project management and administration of all aspects of the development, production, design, installation and evaluation of interpretation projects, major exhibitions and displays. Coordinate minor displays and projects and undertake copyright permissions for multiple concurrent exhibition, display and interpretation projects.
Project Officer, Exhibitions & Travelling Exhibitions
Work as part of multidisciplinary project teams to assist with the project management and administration of all aspects of the development, production, design, installation and evaluation of interpretation projects, major exhibitions and travelling exhibitions and displays. Coordinate minor displays and projects and undertake copyright permissions for multiple concurrent exhibition, display and interpretation projects.
For more information on the roles, please contact Michelle Linder, Senior Producer Exhibitions & Interpretation at or 02 8239 2272.
Click here for the Project Officer, Exhibitions & Interpretation role description and here for the Project Officer, Exhibitions & Travelling Exhibitions role description, including the capabilities required for these roles.
What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
* A one to two page cover letter outlining which role(s) you are applying for and how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements for the role(s). If you are applying for both roles, please clearly state this and specify your preferred role,
* A current resume listing two referees, and
* Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.
What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:
1. Can you describe a recent exhibition or display you supported where you were responsible for maintaining the exhibition content list, image management and copyright permissions. Explain how you ensured accuracy, compliance and timely delivery across multiple tasks.
2. Share an example of when you collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to install an exhibition, either onsite or at a touring venue, and outline how you contributed to problem‐solving and communication to ensure the timely delivery of the project.
Essential requirements of the roles:
Project Officer, Exhibitions & Interpretation
* Tertiary qualification in Australia history or an arts related field.
* Experience with the installation of exhibitions and displays, including object handling and care and condition reporting.
* Experience working with a range of software applications used to manage, develop and report on exhibitions and museum interpretation projects.
* Current NSW driver's licence (desirable).
Project Officer, Exhibitions & Travelling Exhibitions
* Experience working on the development, coordination and installation of travelling exhibitions and displays.
* Experience working across a range of administrative tasks and using computer applications to support projects and teams.
* Experience with object handling and care.
* Current NSW driver's licence.
Also note:
* For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.
* Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact .
* For technical support with your application please contact .
* To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
* All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
* A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Thursday 21 May 2026. .
Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.
Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.
We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.
If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via .
Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.