"Exhibition Assistant (Engagement)"

Exhibition Assistant (Engagement)

locations

Melbourne

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR44988

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed-term position until December 2026
• Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation
• Based onsite at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the role

As Exhibition Assistant (Engagement), you will be a part of the RMIT Galleries Team in the College of Design and Social Context (DSC). The principal role of the position is to provide general administrative support to the Engagement Coordinator, Galleries. This will include the promotion of exhibitions and public programs; as well as copy writing, website maintenance, social media, exhibition marketing and general communications support for DSC’s exhibition spaces (including RMIT Gallery, First Site Gallery and Design Hub Gallery).

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and creating content for social media and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to a high level of visitor service.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity, access and inclusion practices within an arts and cultural context.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly for a variety of purposes.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Demonstrated high-level computer literacy including accurate word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.

Essential:

• Ability to work outside of hours as required (such as at exhibition openings, weekends and events).

Desirable:

• Experience in gallery administration and commitment to and interest in contemporary visual culture.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

At RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context we’re passionate about working in partnership with business, industry, the cultural sector, policymakers and communities, to create new knowledge and advance innovative solutions to sector and societal challenges, on a local and global scale.

The College also presents a rich public program of exhibitions, screenings and talks in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include RMIT Gallery, Design Hub Gallery, First Site Gallery, The Capitol Theatre, Storey Hall and The Kaleide Theatre.

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au. Please do not send your application to this contact.

Position Description - Exhibition Assistant (Engagement)

Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 

Applications Close:

10 Mar 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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