Associate Director Exhibitions & Programs

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.

The Art 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 Art 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 Art 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 Art Gallery for the future.
For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

About the Role
The Associate Director, Exhibitions and Programs is a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions.
The role is responsible for leading the Exhibitions, Programs, Design, Editorial, Rights and Image Licencing, Registration, Learning, Access and Regional Engagement departments of the Art Gallery under the guidance of the Director of Collections and Exhibitions. The role provides expert strategic advice and support to the Director, Director of Collections and Exhibitions, the Board of Trustees, and the Art Gallery’s Foundation board.
The role oversees the care and strategic direction of the Art Gallery’s exhibitions, registration, and learning initiatives, including the permanent collection, commissions, the temporary exhibition program, and publications, all managed in alignment with budget parameters and timeframes.
The incumbent is expected to remain alert to national and international trends, proactively respond to emerging opportunities, and lead innovative initiatives that foster collaboration across teams.
For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $208,400 to $297,250 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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

For your application to be considered

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

Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.

We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via recruitment@ag.nsw.gov.au. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.

Enquiries
If you require further details about this role, please contact Wayne Tunnicliffe, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at Wayne.Tunnicliffe@ag.nsw.gov.au.

If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@ag.nsw.gov.au. For more information about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process

Closing date for applications: 10am 9 June 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.