Exhibitions & Programs Lead

Exhibitions & Programs Lead
9 Month role with possibility of extension

Start date: as soon as possible

Are you passionate about working with and supporting museums and galleries in NSW? Would you like an opportunity to manage touring exhibitions across NSW and Australia?

This role might be the chance you’ve been looking for to establish a career in the cultural sector and build a network of contacts across the country, by working with the highly respected touring organisation Museums & Galleries of NSW (M&G NSW).

• Have you had experience managing the installation of exhibitions?
• Are you highly organised, with great attention to detail?

Museums & Galleries of NSW is seeking a suitably experienced person to work alongside the Exhibitions & Programs Manager and Exhibitions & Programs Coordinator to deliver M&G NSW’s national touring exhibition program and other related activities and projects in a parental leave cover role.

As part of this team, you will oversee the delivery of the touring exhibition program, including managing freight schedules, developing promotional material, liaising with touring exhibition host venue staff, preparing tour manuals, providing technical support and working with venues on implementing installation plans.

About Museums & Galleries of NSW

M&G NSW works with museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres throughout NSW to create exciting and inspiring experiences for visitors and strong, thriving local communities. We develop their skills, connect them with others in the industry, provide funding, point visitors their way, and give them access to ground-breaking exhibitions.

M&G NSW runs the largest touring program of contemporary visual culture in NSW, delivering the best Australian visual art to regional, remote and metropolitan audiences through the comprehensive network of public galleries and museums Australia wide.

Our key focus is the 500+ small to medium sized organisations in NSW that have the passion to inspire their communities and visitors through art, artefacts, stories and ideas.

Core Knowledge and Experience Required

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of public and regional gallery practices and standards, and the contemporary art sector in Australia
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with both professional and volunteer staff in galleries and museums throughout NSW and beyond
• Project management, contract and budgeting experience with the ability to coordinate more than one project simultaneously
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, strong inter-personal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills including word-processing, database, web and publication design programs – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and InDesign, desirable
• NSW Driver’s license

 Desirable

• Demonstrated practical experience as an exhibition technician, with skills across 2D, 3D and digital artwork preparation and installation
• Experience in the development and delivery of exhibitions and associated activities in public gallery or museum environments or similar, touring experience desirable

Conditions of Employment

• Full time
• Flexible work arrangements in line with M&G NSW Work From Home policy or as mutually agreed
• Observe M&G NSW Code of Conduct

 HOW TO APPLY

Please download and read the position description.

Exhibitions & Programs Lead – Position Description

 To discuss your application and for further information, please contact Ashleigh Reardon, Exhibitions Manager on (02) 5663 2333 or ashleighr@mgnsw.org.au

Please email the following documents to ashleighr@mgnsw.org.au by 5pm, Tuesday, 29 July 2025:

• a cover letter addressing why you would like this position;
• a statement of no more than four pages that addresses how your skills, knowledge and experience match each of the criteria listed in the Core Knowledge and Experience section outlined above; and
• a resume and contact details for two referees

Remuneration package $91,939 p.a. including 12% employer superannuation contribution

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 29 July 2025

Image: Linda Sok, Ritual for Return, 2023. Fairfield City Museum & Gallery