Lead Production Technician

Theartgorgeous; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney is seeking a Lead Production Technician to oversee the technical and construction aspects of exhibitions and building commission projects. The role leads on-site and off-site operations, including the offsite workshop, crate storage, and exhibition furniture management.

You will collaborate with the Collection and Exhibitions Management teams, curatorial staff, and external contractors, travel to partner venues as part of the Touring Program,

Qualifications

• Lead on technical and construction aspects of exhibitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to install and de-install shows.
• Support offsite workshop operations and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day offsite workshop and crate storage activities.
• Coordinate installation, de-installation, and transportation of exhibits.
• Travel to partner venues as part of MCA Touring Program and manage contractors.

Skills

Technical leadership

Exhibition installation

Project coordination

Work supervision

Job description

• Base Salary: $80,000 – $87,000 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (increasing to 11.5% from 1 July 2024); Approximate Salary Package $88,800 – $96,570 p.a.


• Department: Exhibition Team, Curatorial and Digital Department


• Reports to: Production and Installation Manager

Join the MCA’s talented team of museum and arts professionals and become part of the future of Australia’s leading contemporary art museum. The MCA acknowledges the enormous contribution of artists, staff, educators, arts professionals, and a broad and diverse public who have been at the heart of the Museum since its inception. The MCA is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, promoting a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where our employees are treated with fairness and dignity.

Overview of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) is Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art. The MCA presents, collects, and engages with the art of now. Guided by the principles of belonging, connection, and influence, we aim to be the defining platform for contemporary art and ideas in Australia and beyond.

Located on Sydney Harbour at Tallawoladah, a home to stories, art, and culture for over 65,000 years, the MCA contributes to the continuity of culture on our site. We connect the widest possible public to contemporary art through our Collection, exhibitions, events, creative learning, and access programs. Our evolving Collection of over 4,500 artworks is the only public collection in Australia dedicated to the work of living artists, with over a third represented by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the MCA raises over 80% of its revenue each year through donations and commercial activities to deliver its artistic and engagement programs.

Overview of the team

The Collection and Exhibition Management department is responsible for documenting, preserving, protecting, installing, and maintaining works of art. The team manages the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Collection, including bringing works into the collection, storing them, conserving them, and managing their movement in and out of the museum. It is responsible for the delivery of exhibitions and displays, including exhibition design, scheduling, project planning, art handling, install, de-install, and touring.

Overview of the position

This position reports to the Production and Installation Manager and is responsible for leading the delivery and ongoing maintenance of technical and construction aspects of exhibitions, displays, and building commission programs, as well as MCA Collection operations. The Lead Production Technician is responsible for the day-to-day activities at the offsite workshop and storage facility (crate, exhibition furniture, and materials store, excluding the art store). This role works collaboratively with other technicians in the department to ensure on-site ‘back of house’ facilities are in optimum condition and provides supervision of immediate staff and contractors working at the onsite or offsite facilities.

In line with organisational priorities and schedules, this position has the opportunity to travel to partner venues for installation and/or deinstallation as part of the MCA’s Touring Program. This is a ‘hands‑on’ position, working collaboratively with colleagues in the Collection and Exhibitions Management Department and Curatorial teams. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours are required in the role.

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