Exhibition Manager (Programming Team)

Purpose of Position: 

Housed within the iconic Brisbane City Hall, Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is sited on the river-lands of the Yaggera and Yuggarrapul Nations’ Country. Also acknowledging Turrabul, Jinabara, Quandamooka and other neighbouring clans, MoB is central to conversations about the evolving life of Brisbane, its histories and contemporary culture. The MoB team reflect our people and passions, celebrate our culture, deepen our understanding of place, and strengthen our creative and connected city. We do this through our values of Collaboration, Access, Knowledge and Excellence. 

As a conduit for translating the Museum’s overall vision into dynamic programs, the Programming team coordinates and collaborates across the organisation to manage the development and delivery of temporary and semi-permanent exhibitions and projects onsite, online and offsite, and contribute to the development of associated public programs. 

The Exhibition Manager is a key member of Programming Management team, working closely with the Head of Programming is responsible for the seamless development and delivery (project management) of major exhibitions and associated programs presented by Museum of Brisbane. You will be successful in this role if you are highly organised, highly consultative, take initiative, demonstrate drive, and take pride in delivering world class exhibitions and projects. This role requires excellent communication skills across all internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and will be supported where required by MoB’s Indigenous Advisor.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Project manage and lead project teams on medium and large exhibitions through maintaining strong project management.
• Manage and oversee all phases of the Exhibition Development & Delivery Procedures, including project briefs, contract drafting, budget management, risk assessment, production schedules and reporting requirements. 
• Attend and lead meetings as required including project team meetings.
• Manage Exhibition design through concise development of briefs for Graphic Designers, Exhibition Designers and UX Designers as required. 
• Manage direct report, effectively managing workload.
• Contribute to grant and funding applications.
• Other duties as requested. 

 Museum of Brisbane staff are required to:

• Actively support best work and inclusive practices, including taking all safety measures when performing duties. This includes ensuring the safety of yourself and others, complying with Museum of Brisbane WHS policies, procedures and Government legislation.
• Work within the governance structure of the Museum, understanding the policies and adhering to procedures. 
• Work within the Code of Conduct, in a workplace and public environment that is respectful and welcoming of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community, culturally and linguistically diverse and people living with disability.

Selection Criteria 

The role requires a collaborative approach, maturity, time management and attention to detail in a creative environment. Ability to work as an effective team member and confidently supervise other staff with varying skill levels in an all-inclusive, diverse workplace, take initiative and lead by example. 

• Excellent organisational skills and applied understanding of exhibition project timelines, and experience in commissioning, contracting and managing all aspects of exhibition development and delivery with a high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the arts industry, specifically the GLAM sector, delivering large scale projects. Excellent knowledge of and interest in art, culture and history.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project meetings, leading multi-disciplinary project development teams.
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication and consultation skills to lead project teams and work effectively with multiple stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated skill in writing for different audiences, such as preparing briefs, reports and relevant correspondence. 
• Active listening skills and demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high energy and challenging team environment, while always remaining committed to achieving high quality results. 
• Demonstrated skills in using software applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Object handling skills and experience desired.

To apply, please send your CV plus a Cover letter (2-page max.) responding to the selection criteria, by midnight on Monday 25 March. Shortlisting will take place by Thursday 28 March, with interviews scheduled for the first week of April 2024.