National Heritage Board

Exhibitions Officer (Technical Display)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 21 Dec 2025

What the role is

The National Heritage Board (NHB) is the custodian of Singapore’s heritage. We are responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.

NHB's mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, National Monuments and the National Collection. Through the National Collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans.
You will handle artefacts at our national museums and heritage institutions and work out the best way to display them with fellow passionate museum professionals like the curators. You will also be involved in planning and managing displays and museum rotation projects. If all this sounds exciting to you, we want you!

What you will be working on

Manage handling of artefacts during installation and de-installation of gallery displays and exhibitions.
Work closely with a team of exhibition managers and technical services officers to design and produce specialised mounting for artefacts.
Plan and manage works for galleries, exhibitions and rotation projects in the aspects of artefact mounting, design development, fabrication and site renovation, artefact installations/de-installations and security of gallery displays, in line with conservation and safety guidelines.
Ensure effective engagement and communication with stakeholders, designers, contractors and other project partners such as lenders, curators, project managers, conservators, collection registrars etc.
Coordinate with other departments, as well as project partners and contractors to ensure successful and timely delivery of all works.
Plan and manage all related project timelines, logistics and administrative matters, including procurement of services / goods where required.
Provide basic computer drafting and visuals for gallery space and artefact display where necessary.
Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

Preferably at least 1-2 years of relevant experience in project management, in the art and culture and/or product design industry.
Meticulous and attentive to details pertaining to technical drawings, museum environmental conditions and installation processes.
Interest in art, design, and history; sensitivity to historical artefacts and familiarity with museum environmental conditions.
Experience and basic knowledge in mount-making & product design and development.
Familiarity with and possess some technical experience in handling fabrication materials and tools/equipment used for mount-making.
3D product making with basic understanding of how to operate a 3D printer will be an added advantage.
Efficient, organised, highly motivated with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and creative thinker with good communication skills, and problem solver with capacity for hard work.
Ability to produce basic computer drawings and visuals with CAD and 3D rendering software will be added advantage.

The successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

About your application process

This job is closing on 21 Dec 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Heritage Board or the wider Public Service.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion …to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness …to deliver great service towards a strong community …to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation …to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional …to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg

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