September 17, 2024

Art Gallery of NSW

Sydney

FULL TIME

Head of Venue Management

Ongoing

Full-time

Sydney CBD - The Domain

Clerk Grade 11/12

Total Remuneration Package up to $182,661

Salary range ($139,787 to $161,663)

Established in 1871, 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 of the Eora nation.
The 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 Gallery has a new 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 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 Gallery for the future.
For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to diversity

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability

About the Role

Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of venue hire, events, tours and food and beverage services of the Art Gallery. Develop and implement strategies to grow current and new commercial revenue streams as well as manage internal and external relationships with Art Gallery stakeholders and clients in line with the Art Gallery’s strategic objectives.

This role also ensures curatorial standards and services relating to venue operations are maintained and services complement the Art Gallery’s standing as an arts institution. The role manages the Art Gallery of NSW liquor license as well acting as the licensee.

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 require

Appropriate tertiary qualification or relevant, equivalent professional experience in the field of expertise most relevant for the role

Substantial experience in event coordination and venue management of a large cultural or similar institution.

Well-developed leadership skills to lead, coach and support a team.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively

RSA certificate.

Ability to work evenings, early mornings and weekends as required.

Ability to be appointed liquor licensee of an organisation.

Targeted questions

Please describe your experience in event coordination and venue management within the visual arts sector or similar institution. (300 word limit)

Describe how you have built and led a high calibre, multi-functional and multi-disciplined team. (300 words)

Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Records Check.

Enquiries
If you require further details about this role, please contact John Richardson, Director of Audiences and Development at john.richardson@ag.nsw.gov.au.

Applications must be lodged electronically via the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications 30 September 2024 – we strongly recommend to submit by 4pm as there is no support available after 5pm. Late submissions may not be accepted due to technical issues if you have attempted submission after 4pm on the final close day.