Preparator

Full-time, Non-Ongoing, APS5 position
$84,228 – $91,809 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Australia’s leading museum located waterside in beautiful Darling Harbour

The Australian National Maritime Museum is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Preparator to join our Production team in this full-time, non-ongoing APS Level 5 position for 12 months with the possibility of ongoing.

About the Role

The Preparator plays a key role in repairing, fabricating, installing, maintaining and de-mounting exhibitions onsite and offsite following design specifications and knowledge of fabrication techniques and safe practices. It is their duty to liaise with various sections of the Museum on preparation matters, either directly, or through their day-to-day supervisor, including representing the branch on exhibition teams as required.

Key Accountabilities

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:

Core Duties

• Assist in planning and co-ordinating the preparation, fabrication, installation, maintenance and de-mounting of exhibitions, including travelling exhibitions at other sites, based upon design specifications, operational guidelines and safe working practices.
• Create, or work with the day-to-day supervisor and exhibition team lead to create Safe Method Working
Statements and risk assessments for each project or part thereof.
• Ensure exhibitions are installed and demounted to budget and the appropriate time schedule.
• Provide quotes and timetables for preparation services, using resources to budget.
• Ensure the Museum are up to date with the latest developments in materials, production and sustainability
(financial and environmental) and make recommendations for best practice.
• Ensure that exhibitions are regularly checked for defects, which are rapidly reported and resolved, ensuring a
well-maintained visitor experience.
• Play an active role in contributing to exhibition development and delivery to ensure that they are innovative, high quality and engaging so that they will enlighten and inspire the public both onsite, offsite and digitally (including online).
• Effectively adapt to onsite changes to ensure stakeholder goals are reasonably achieved.

Resourcing and Supervision

• Reports on day-to-day, leave planning and project matters to the Manager of Production and Lighting. Seeks
their support in escalating issues to the Head of Exhibitions and Collections as appropriate.
• Supervise short-term contractors ensuring the site is safe, secure and well managed. Make sure they have been inducted to the site based upon any procedures established by Security o r Facilities as appropriate prior to the commencement of work.
• Monitor and report on the progress of projects and ensure that opportunities for continual improvement and
internal learning are identified and acted upon.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to meet exhibition schedules.
• Effectively report on the budget and escalate any issues in a timely fashion to the day-to-day supervisor.

Other

• Have the ability to operate forklifts and work at elevated platforms if required.
• Ordering and maintaining stock within the Museum’s workshop.
• Ensuring workshop equipment is effectively maintained.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in supporting exhibition deliverables, installations and de-mounting of exhibitions.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Well-developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to achieve results within defined timeframes and budget.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of best practice WHS processes and documentation, including the creation of Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements.

Qualifications and/or relevant experience required

Desirable
– Forklift License.
– Elevated Work Platform ability.
– Experience in handling and maintaining workshop equipment and tools.

What We Can Offer You

Working at the Sea.Museum offers a stunning office location plus access to a range of benefits including:
• A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Rewards and recognition initiatives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
• Wellbeing initiatives including free flu shots and reimbursement for optical.
• Salary packaging options.
• Staff Regatta – Sailing on the Harbour.

The Sea.Museum provides the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. Our location by the waterways is appreciated by our staff.

When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.

Applications Close: 11:30pm AEST, Sunday, 11 May 2025. No Applications will be accepted by mail or email.