Key Selection Criteria
* A qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrated experience with at least 5 years managing exhibitions
* Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing exhibitions or similar within a museum/gallery or visual arts context
* Experience working with contemporary artists to present new commissions
* Knowledge of post 1950 and 21st century Australian and international visual arts
* Experience in best practise installation methods and object handling
* Experience in exhibition design, lighting, audio visual technologies and signage
* Sound knowledge of all aspects of exhibition delivery and life cycles within a museum setting, including managing project timelines, allocating resources and developing budgets and assisting with budget planning for funding applications
* Highly organised management skills, with the ability to coordinate projects simultaneously, aligning them with budget and resourcing
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders including management, artists and technical staff
* High level of cultural awareness working with First Nations stakeholders and people from NESB
* Highly developed written and verbal skills
* Ability to perform well in complex situations
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Sound project management skills, with a proficient working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft 365 suite and SharePoint
* EWP License or willingness to attain
About TarraWarra Museum of Art
TarraWarra Museum of Art is a unique institution within Australia. Located on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, it was founded by Marc Besen AC and the late Eva Besen AO, who not only gifted the award-winning purpose-built Museum designed by the late Allan Powell, they also donated over 600 works of Australian art from their private collection. Welcoming audiences since 2003, TarraWarra is a leading not-for-profit public art gallery that features inventive and stimulating exhibitions and programs about 20th and 21st century art.
TarraWarra Museum of Art has a national and international reputation for curating significant exhibitions and programs with Australian and international contemporary artists and curators. The Museum presents three to four major exhibitions per year featuring Australian and international modern and contemporary artists and guest curators.
TarraWarra Museum of Art understands the vital role that art can play in fostering a culture and a community that proudly recognises and respects the creative expressions, living traditions, deep knowledge systems, diverse talents, and abiding connection to Country of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. Through the presentation of a range of stimulating, innovative and challenging commissions, exhibitions, public programs, and learning and engagement activities we have provided opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to share with our audiences their diverse artistic and cultural practices, express their historical experiences and convey their unique contemporary perspectives and insights. From July 2023–July 2025, the Museum implemented its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan which involves the full support and commitment of all management and staff.
Our Vision: Connecting Art, Place and Ideas
Our Purpose: Generate a suite of exhibitions and experiences, drawing inspiration from our location, exemplary collection and current ideas. We aim to engage with audiences to develop a deeper understanding of the worlds that artists create.
It is imperative that every person contributes toward TWMA achieving the goals within the Strategic Plan, which are:
* Connecting art, place and ideas
* Audience engagement
* Collaborating with the sector
* Providing for robust, sustainable and secure operations
Our Values
* Respect for First Nations voices of Wurundjeri Country and beyond
* Respect for art and the artist
* Respect for the spirit of philanthropy – the inspiration for the Museum
* Respect for the natural world and sense of place, inspiring fresh creative perspectives
* Respect the diversity of our visitors
* Respect for the curiosity of our audience
* Respect for cultural safety, equity and access
Role Overview
The Exhibition Manager supports the TarraWarra Museum of Art team in the delivery of exhibitions. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of exhibitions from inception to conclusion, ensuring the smooth running of all logistics and adherence to defined budgets. Exhibitions are required to be delivered to a high standard of professional excellence.
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