TarraWarra Museum of Art
Exhibitions Manager
Are you passionate about producing art exhibitions? We are on the lookout for a detail-driven, highly organised professional to join our team!
Are you passionate about producing art exhibitions? We are on the lookout for a detail-driven, highly organised professional to join our passionate team in the not-for-profit sector. If you bring relevant experience, the ability to think on your feet, and a passion for delivering outstanding exhibitions, we’d love to hear from you!
Position Description – EXHIBITIONS MANGER
Reports to: General Manager, TarraWarra Museum of Art
Special Conditions: Openings of exhibitions are on Sundays 3-4 x per year and the Exhibitions Manager may be required to attend.
Hours of Duty: Normal working hours are generally 38 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday with a 40 min lunch break per day. Note that we work on a hybrid model and the position is required to attend site 3 x week. During installation of exhibitions the Exhibition Manager is on site 5 days x week, local accommodation may be provided.
Salary Range: $80,000 – $85,000 plus 12% super
To Apply
Applications are Due: Monday 4th May, 2026, 5pm
Enquiries to Victoria Lynn, Director 03 5957 3100 or applyexhibitionsmanager@twma.com.au
Applications must be submitted by email to: applyexhibitionsmanager@twma.com.au and should consist of:
• A current CV with two professional referees (max 3 pages, referees will not be contacted prior to interview stage.) • A cover letter (no more than 1 page) • Responses to the Key Selection Criteria demonstrating relevant examples of experience (no more than 4 pages)Equal Opportunity
We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve and where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered. In accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Victoria), we actively promote a culture of inclusion and fairness, and we do not tolerate discrimination, sexual harassment, or victimisation in any form.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disabilities, and people of all genders and sexual orientations. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure equal access to employment and participation.
Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive.
Other requirements
The employee must hold a full current driver’s license and own a registered vehicle to travel to and from work. The role requires a Working with Children Check and a Criminal History Check. The employee must have working rights in Australia.
TarraWarra Museum of Art
TarraWarra Museum of Art is a unique institution within Australia. Located on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, it was founded by Marc Besen AC and the late Eva Besen AO, who not only gifted the award-winning purpose-built Museum designed by the late Allan Powell, they also donated over 600 works of Australian art from their private collection. Welcoming audiences since 2003, TarraWarra is a leading not-for-profit public art gallery that features inventive and stimulating exhibitions and programs about 20th and 21st century art.
TarraWarra Museum of Art has a national and international reputation for curating significant exhibitions and programs with Australian and international contemporary artists and curators. The Museum presents three to four major exhibitions per year featuring Australian and internationalmodern and contemporary artists and guest curators.
TarraWarra Museum of Art understands the vital role that art can play in fostering a culture and a community that proudly recognises and respects the creative expressions, living traditions, deep knowledge systems, diverse talents, and abiding connection to Country of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. Through the presentation of a range of stimulating, innovative and challenging commissions, exhibitions, public programs, and learning and engagement activities we have provided opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to share with our audiences their diverse artistic and cultural practices, express their historical experiences and convey their unique contemporary perspectives and insights. From July 2023–July 2025, the Museum implemented its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan which involves the full support and commitment of all management and staff.
Our Vision
Connecting Art, Place and Ideas
Our Purpose
Generate a suite of exhibitions and experiences, drawing inspiration from our location, exemplary collection and current ideas. We aim to engage with audiences to develop a deeper understanding of the worlds that artists create.
It is imperative that every person contributes toward TWMA achieving the goals within the Strategic Plan 2024-2027, which are:
• Connecting art, place and ideas • Audience engagement • Collaborating with the sector • Providing for robust, sustainable and secure operationsOur Values
• Respect for First Nations voices of Wurundjeri Country and beyond • Respect for art and the artist • Respect for the spirit of philanthropy – the inspiration for the Museum • Respect for the natural world and sense of place, inspiring fresh creative perspectives • Respect the diversity of our visitors • Respect for the curiosity of our audience • Respect for cultural safety, equity and accessPosition Overview
The Exhibition Manager supports the TarraWarra Museum of Art team in the delivery of exhibitions. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of exhibitions from inception to conclusion, ensuring the smooth running of all logistics and adherence to defined budgets. Exhibitions are required to be delivered to a high standard of professional excellence.
