- Full-time ongoing role
- Join a team of experienced professionals in the Collections & Exhibitions unit
- Convenient central location in the heart of the Arts Precinct
About the Role
The Project Manager role is responsible for the smooth and successful execution of a variety of activities within the Collections & Exhibitions team such as collection displays, online activations and physical exhibitions.
As a key figure in ensuring the operational delivery of such projects, the Project Manager will create proposals and briefs, oversee the planning and scheduling of projects including resource requirements and budgets, and will maintain effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders throughout.
Full-time ongoing position. Band 3.3 annual salary $91,060.00 plus superannuation.
Your Qualifications, Skills and Experience (key criteria)
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or substantial experience in the same or similar role in a gallery or museum
- Demonstrated high-level knowledge of and experience in the principles, practices and procedures of project management and delivery within a museum or gallery environment
- Proven experience with current technology and applications, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and upgrades.
- Demonstrated experience of applying best practice museum standards to a variety of media, including a good understanding about safe and effective handling, documentation, packing, transportation, installation, loan and display of cultural material
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in relation to liaising, influencing, consulting, collaborating and reporting with senior management, peers, donors, and external contacts
- Demonstrated experience with performing risks assessments, meeting compliance with policies and developing innovative processes and procedures
- A current driver’s licence is desirable
For more details, please read 
Position Description - CE Project Manager October 2024.pdf
About the team
The purpose of Collections & Exhibitions is to enrich and inspire diverse audiences through the understanding and enjoyment of Australian performing arts history.
The objectives of the Business Unit are:
- To be Australia’s leading museum for the performing arts and create a world class venue to showcase the Australian Performing Arts Collection.
- To demonstrate excellence in the care, development, preservation, documentation, and display of the Australian Performing Arts Collection and Public Art Collection.
- To provide our audiences with meaningful experiences through dynamic exhibitions and public programmes, and innovative digital engagement.
- To recognise and celebrate our diverse communities and their role in the visual and performing arts.
- To support contemporary practitioners through active collecting, exhibiting and commissioning.
About Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.
Enjoy Team Member Benefits
As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:
- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts at food & beverage outlets
- Discounted commuter benefits and onsite parking
- Access to wellbeing activities and learning and development programs
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programs which includes specific support to our First Nations team members via their I-CARE program and providing specific counsellors for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and People of Colour.
Apply Now!
Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to peopleassist@artscentremelbourne.com.au.
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pm Sunday 19th January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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