Senior Producer, Exhibitions

Do you love leading the delivery of complex exhibition projects within a dynamic working environment? We are seeking a Senior Producer, Exhibitions to oversee the development and delivery of new permanent exhibitions and displays at key Museums of History NSW sites . Working with curators, designers, consultants and stakeholders, you will project manage creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

What the opportunity is:

- Employment with Museums of History NSW.
- Clerk Grade 7/8. Remuneration package includes salary ($116,981 - $129,492), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Full-time employment on a temporary basis for a period up to two years.
- The role will work across Sydney.

What we do Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us:

Project manage the development, design, production and installation of Museums of History NSW’s temporary exhibitions, interpretation projects, installations and activations to ensure each project meets agency standards and are completed within budget and on schedule.

For more information on the role, please contact Bob Whight,



Head of Exhibitions & Interpretation at [email protected].

Click here for the role description, including the capabilities required for this role.

What you need to do to apply To apply you will need to submit the following:

- A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
- A current resume listing two referees, and
- Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

- Describe a complex exhibition, cultural project or public-facing experience that you managed from concept through to delivery. How did you manage competing priorities, stakeholders, budgets and timeframes to achieve a successful outcome?
- Provide an example of when you have brought together a diverse project team, including contractors and external partners to deliver a creative interpretation project. How did you build collaboration, manage differing perspectives and achieve shared outcomes?

Essential requirements of the role:

- A minimum of five years’ relevant experience working on the development, management, production and installation of complex projects, including multi-disciplinary exhibitions and a background in Australian history, cultural history, museum studies or an arts related field.
- NSW Driver's Licence.
- Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Also note:

- For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process, please refer to Applying for a job.
- Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance,



please contact [email protected].
- For technical support with your application, please contact [email protected].
- To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
- All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
- A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 11:59pm Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Diversity and Versatile Working

We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via [email protected].

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact Liz Akerboom on 02 8239 2355 or via [email protected].

For more information, please visit:

Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

📌 Senior Producer, Exhibitions (Australia)
🏢 MHNSW
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