Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager
- Manage the Exhibition Design and Workshop teams, including staff, workflows and project delivery.
- Oversee exhibition design and production planning, specifications, schedules, budgets, fabrication and approvals.
- Manage procurement, contracting and exhibition design asset records in line with Gallery and Commonwealth requirements.
ABOUT THE GALLERY
The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
WORKING AT THE GALLERY
When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the National triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.
We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.
The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.
We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply. This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This position reports to the Head of Creative Studio and is responsible for the management of the Exhibition Design and the Workshop Teams. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining the workflows and project management of design and production for all permanent collection changeovers, temporary exhibitions, displays, touring exhibitions and other exhibition and design related projects as required. The position is also responsible for maintaining the database of exhibition design assets and ensuring that the Gallery’s procurement rules are followed by the section.
The role of Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager is an ongoing, full-time role which sits within the Creative Studio team.
Rules is highly desirable.
THE KEY DUTIES OF THE POSITION – WHAT WILL YOU DO?
In accordance with the EL1 work level standards, and under leadership of the Head of Creative Studio, the Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager will:
Manage the staff and associated activities of the Exhibition Design and Workshop business units
Lead and participate in departmental meetings, contribute to broader Creative Studio team, Marketing, Communications and Visitor Experience Portfolio and Executive Level leadership across the Gallery.
Apply a strategic and forward planning focus to design and production activities, providing advice to the Head of Creative Studio, exhibition managers and senior stakeholders around opportunities and improvements.
Manage workflows, communicate concepts through to detailed specification to successfully deliver all aspects of Exhibition Design and Workshop services.
Develop and oversee specifications schedules and budgets.
Oversee procurement and contracting of design and production services, adhering to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
Manage production and fabrication in collaboration with contracted designers, consultants and contracted fabricators, researching production techniques and materials, workflows and scheduling within the National Gallery project management framework.
Coordinate reviews and approvals to ensure compliance and timeliness and accuracy of deliverables.
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