Senior Exhibitions Producer

State Library Victoria is seeking an exceptional Exhibitions Producer to develop and deliver exhibitions in our galleries and spaces.

At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries. 

State Library Victoria, Australia’s oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world, is seeking a Senior Exhibitions Producer to develop and deliver exceptional exhibitions in our permanent and temporary exhibition galleries and spaces.

About the opportunity

• Are you an exceptional Exhibitions Producer, looking for a new challenge?
• Want to work in one of the landmark institutions of Melbourne’s cultural sector?
• Join us in this new VPS 4.1 Full-time, Ongoing role?

Our Exhibition Production Team is looking for an additional Senior Exhibitions Producer to contribute to the development and delivery of State Library Victoria’s exhibition projects and works. The position works closely with the wider team as well as the curatorial and collections teams, design and technical specialists. The Exhibition Production Team sits within the larger Exhibitions team at State Library Victoria, and leads end-to-end production, project management and successful delivery of the Library’s forward program, annually comprising major exhibitions and other audience-focused exhibits, commissions and displays.

The Senior Exhibitions Producer works with a multidisciplinary project team and is responsible for the development, production, installation, commissioning, completion, handover and reporting of exhibitions and works, in consultation with projects sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. The role is also responsible for optimising delivery of exhibitions, testing and prototyping, to promote continuous improvement of experiences and material. The role keeps project contributors informed to coordinate, deliver and maintain highest-quality exhibitions and activities within project timeframes and budgets.

The role is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:

• Overseeing end-to-end delivery of exhibitions within budget and according to detailed schedules for installation, maintenance and deinstallation
• Applying best-practice exhibition project-management within risk management planning, procurement and contract frameworks
• Leading a multidisciplinary project team in consultation with project sponsors and stakeholders to appeal to and attract audiences
• Developing and delivering high quality exhibitions in line with programming strategy and benchmarks
• Ensuring compliance with OHS and risk management policies and procedures, legislation and regulations
• Optimising the development and delivery of exhibitions, as well as enabling integrated planning for marketing and programming, and preparing project status updates and reporting as needed
• Prototyping and testing experiences, to inform audience and materials evaluation
• Undertaking broader project team support of other major long-term exhibitions or productions
• Keeping abreast of developments in exhibition presentation, establishing and maintaining peer networks within the industry

About the Library

State Library Victoria is a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of the city, offering year-round programs of stimulating cultural experiences, exhibitions, contemporary debates and events.  The Library preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

About you

The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and engagement in developing exhibitions with a wide range of creative and technical collaborators. You will have high-level professional knowledge of all facets of exhibition coordination, development and delivery.

In addition, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (such as project management) or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of different styles of exhibitions, multimedia projects, public art projects or other major visitor experiences, preferably in an arts and collecting organisation or visitor attraction environment
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management, including scoping, problem-solving and proactively managing timelines, budgets, resources, and contracting within a procurement framework
• A demonstrated track record in compliance with OHS and risk management practices in projects, preferably within a construction or exhibition build environment
• Experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team of staff and contractors, including fostering a supporting environment conducive to the delivery of successful outcomes
• A record of successfully building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and community groups

How to apply

Please note that to be considered your application must be submitted via the Careers Victoria website by clicking here

The following documents should be attached to your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description which is available on the Careers Vic website.

(For more information on format and content of your application, please see How to apply for a job)

Enquiries

To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Elaine Mival, Manager, Exhibitions Production via emival@slv.vic.gov.au

For assistance with the application process please contact employment@slv.vic.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact employment@slv.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.