The Project Manager, Australian Performing Arts Collection is responsible for planning, developing and delivering cross-platform projects that showcase and preserve Australia's performing arts heritage. Reporting to the Exhibitions Manager, the role manages physical and digital experiences, exhibitions, multimedia projects and associated programs, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to museum best-practice standards. The position works closely with internal teams, contractors, cultural institutions and industry partners to create engaging audience experiences and support the strategic objectives of the Australian Performing Arts Collection.

Full Time Fixed Term | April 2027 | Band 3.1 | $78,901.68 p/a + 12 % Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications

- Relevant tertiary qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Museum Studies, Project Management or related discipline (desirable)

Skills & Experience

- Experience delivering exhibitions and digital experiences
- Robust planning, scheduling and budget management skills
- Stakeholder and contractor management expertise
- Business case and proposal development
- Risk assessment and compliance management
- Knowledge of museum standards and collection care
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience with project management software and MS Project
- Experience with collection management systems such as EMu and MV Wise

Digital content and user experience project experience

About the Team

The Collections team enriches and inspires audiences through the preservation, interpretation and celebration of Australian performing arts history. The team is responsible for caring for, documenting and showcasing the Australian Performing Arts Collection through exhibitions, public programs and digital engagement initiatives. Working across Arts Centre Melbourne, the team collaborates with artists, cultural institutions,



donors and industry professionals to create meaningful experiences that connect diverse audiences with Australia's rich performing arts heritage.

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.

Enjoy Team Member Benefits

As a valued member of our ensemble, you will enjoy:

- Complimentary tickets
- Discounts at food & beverage outlets
- Discounted commuter perks 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.

Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

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 Prospect Employer.

📌 Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Arts Centre Melbourne
📍 Melbourne