Associate Director Exhibitions & ProgramsOngoingFull timeSydney CBD - The DomainSenior Executive Band 1Established in ****, the Art
Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney's The Domain adjacent to the
Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery
acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people.The Art Gallery attracts around 2
million visitors annually and runs Australia's largest education program with
over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has
a current state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved
building.
Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art
Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family,
learning and educational programming for all our audiences.We are seeking diverse, collaborative,
supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and
build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the
future.For more information about the Gallery and
our future, please visit our website .
About the Role The
Associate Director, Exhibitions and Programs is a key member of the executive
leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions.The role
is responsible for leading the Exhibitions, Programs, Design, Editorial, Rights
and Image Licencing, Registration, Learning, Access and Regional Engagement
departments of the Art Gallery under the guidance of the Director of
Collections and Exhibitions.
The role provides expert strategic advice and
support to the Director, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, the Board of
Trustees, and the Art Gallery's Foundation board.The role
oversees the care and strategic direction of the Art Gallery's exhibitions,
registration, and learning initiatives, including the permanent collection,
commissions, the temporary exhibition program, and publications, all managed in
alignment with budget parameters and timeframes.The incumbent is expected to
remain alert to national and international trends,



proactively respond to
emerging opportunities, and lead innovative initiatives that foster
collaboration across teams.For
more information about the role please view the role description and information
for applicants.This
is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) role.
An attractive remuneration package within the range of $208,400 to $297,250 per
annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful
applicant.For
more information about the role please view the role description and
information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the
advertisement.What Technical/Soft Skills you requireTertiary level qualifications in art history, or equivalent work experience and significant exhibitions and revenue generating program experience.Extensive leadership experience within a large art museum of international standing.Proven expertise managing major exhibitions and art collections, including exhibition development and delivery, collection management, and financial oversight.Strong team and change leadership skills, and experience fostering a culture of collaboration and driving the achievement of strategic outcomes.Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, building strong networks and securing support for institutional priorities.Accomplished communicator and public speaker, skilled in representing the organisation to diverse audiences locally and internationally.
For your
application to be consideredYour
resume (maximum five pages)A covering
letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined abovePart
of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing,




skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector
Employment Act ****, therefore you may be contacted to participate.Pre-employment checks
are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference
checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical
assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the
role.
It should be noted that
discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background
check record.
This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact
it has on the Art Gallery as a whole.
A risk assessment will be carried out before
a determination is made in this regard.
Any criminal record information is kept
in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and
is destroyed within very strict timeframes.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and
InclusionWe are committed to
building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage
applications from Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a
disability and other diversity groups.We strive to
achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.
If you
require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please
reach out to the recruitment team via ******.
You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.Enquiries If you require further details about this
role, please contact Wayne
Tunnicliffe, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at ******.
If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via ******.
For more
information about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process Closing date for applications: 10am 9 June **** – applications must be lodged electronically.
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

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