Exhibitions Team Leader – Australian War MemorialClosing Date: 27/11/2024 11:59 pmInstitution: Australian War MemorialSalary: $90,199 to $101,022Employment Status: Full-time non-ongoingLocation: Campbell ACTThe Exhibitions Section has responsibility for the development and management of the Memorial's galleries and exhibitions program. The program includes delivering the highest standard of project management for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the current and future permanent, temporary and special exhibitions as well as the national travelling exhibition program.The Exhibition Team Leader works directly to the EL1, Exhibitions Manager and EL2 Head, Exhibitions as requested. This role provides project management and the delivery of interpretive exhibition design projects including the Australian War Memorial Gallery Development project.The role exercises reasonable independence and accountability in the application of practices and procedures, sets individual priorities and manages workflows, while working as part of a multi-disciplinary exhibition project team that may include external consultants and contractors such as designers and trade contractors; as well as cross-branch disciplines including but not limited to, historical, curatorial, registration, conservation, audiovisual, buildings, digital and marketing.The Exhibition Team Leader provides technical advice and expertise in relation to complex issues of exhibition design and development, including foreshadowing problems, assessing risk, and proposing appropriate and innovative solutions. The position requires experience in delivery of interpretative exhibition design projects within the museum or art gallery sector; a thorough understanding and appreciation of contemporary museum practices; the ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously at various phases; and high level communication and liaison skills.The key duties of the position include:Coordinate and project manage the delivery of exhibition documentation, including curatorial, collection, design and production/fabrication/construction documentation through to installation;Establish and monitor exhibition lists;Design/project manage bespoke interpretive floor plans and elevations for Memorial displays and touring exhibitions; and amendment of exhibition artwork files as necessary;Draft CMG briefing material, contribute to the preparation of reports, grants, sponsorship proposals and acquittals;Draft, monitor and report on project budgets and schedules;Manage the installation and demount of exhibitions at the Memorial, and supervise the work of other venue staff on tour;Establish and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders;Review and draft procedural documents, and assist in the implementation of exhibition policies and practices;Contribute to Section planning;Demonstrate best practice in relation to manual handling and movement of a wide range of collection material, exhibition infrastructure, including graphic material, showcasing and exhibition furniture.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.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: recruitability#J-18808-Ljbffr