ABOUT THE GALLERY – ABOUT OUR TEAM

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

WORKING AT THE GALLERY

When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the National triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.

We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.

The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.

We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply. This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THE EXPERIENCE - OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The National Gallery is seeking applications from highly motivated candidates to, under limited direction and in line with corporate objectives, apply high level infrastructure project management and procurement skills to deliver key capital works initiatives. An Executive Level One position is required to deliver capital works initiatives with roles that include delivery of architectural and engineering projects.

The National Gallery’s Capital Works Department was established in 2021 to lead delivery of the Gallery’s significant capital works program that includes over $100 million in capital asset upgrade projects, the establishment of a planned sustainable asset management program for the future, and the delivery of significant capital works programs.

The Capital Works Department is responsible for providing project management leadership for the delivery of complex, high profile and strategically significant capital works projects. These projects are varied in scope with a focus on positioning the National Gallery as a leading contemporary cultural institution for the future.

Current projects include:

The Integrated Capital Works Program with design and construction of critical upgrades at the Parkes and off-site facilities.

The sculpture garden revitalisation,

Development of a new internal café and other possible hospitality initiatives,

Oversight and planning of the National Gallery’s Strategic Asset Management Plan,

Oversee implementation of the Gallery’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan, and

Other strategic projects that may be included in the program.

This is a full-time, non-ongoing employment opportunity which may become ongoing.

THE KEY DUTIES OF THE POSITION - WHAT WILL YOU DO? – DUTY STATEMENT

In accordance with the Executive Level 1 work level standards and working to the Principal Project Manager - Capital Works Projects, you will have the following key responsibilities:

Deliver complex and high-risk projects from project inception or an agreed project delivery stage through to financial completion, within time cost and scoping targets.

Oversee and manage building design processes, and stakeholder consultation.

Provide exceptional procurement, project, financial and contract management expertise.

Provide infrastructure project management, including early project planning, the design process, contractual requirements, program control, cost control, alternative delivery methods, quality and statutory requirements.

Ensure risk assessment includes contingency management and risk mitigation throughout the life of a project.

Compile and write financial reports and briefs and review technical content of submissions and tender documents for adequacy, compliance, value for money and fitness for purpose.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

Licences: Hold or have the ability to obtain a White Card and Silica Awareness training.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations

Role specific mandatory qualifications certification and/or registrations include:

A Degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management or similar formal qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience working in a public or cultural facility with relevant knowledge of balancing the needs of collection materials and public access during capital works programs.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.