"Exhibitions Officer"

As an Exhibitions Officer at the University of Melbourne's Museums and Collections Department, you'll play a crucial role in the delivery of dynamic, cross-disciplinary exhibitions that engage both academic and public audiences. Working across leading cultural venues including Buxton Contemporary, Science Gallery Melbourne, and the Ian Potter Museum of Art, you will provide essential administrative support for ambitious curatorial projects, contributing to the University's vision of a unified Cultural Commons, celebrating art, science, and culture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Exhibition Development: Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of engaging exhibitions across multiple university venues.
• Manage Administrative Processes: Handle contracts, invoices, and financial records to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate Timelines and Resources: Help schedule and track exhibition projects, ensuring efficient use of time and materials.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with colleagues to support installation, improve processes, and achieve strategic objectives.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an organised and collaborative professional with a background in museum or gallery administration, possessing strong project support skills and a passion for enhancing cultural engagement in an academic setting.

You may also:

• Hold a graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or have equivalent experience.
• Have experience in administrative or project support roles, ideally in cultural institutions.
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills, adept at handling multiple deadlines.
• Be familiar with financial systems and processes, including invoice handling and budget tracking.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder liaison.
• Be proficient in or willing to learn internal project management and financial systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully within a diverse team.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – The Museums and Collection Department The Museums and Collection Department aims to build a collaborative and flexible network around the University’s cultural assets to enable students, staff members local and global communities to gain knowledge and understanding of contemporary and traditional cultures, scientific discovery and creative practice.

• The objectives of the Department are as follows: To further the University’s academic mission through new pedagogical and engagement opportunities
• To respect the past and lead into the future by providing a platform for students, staff and communities to gain access and an understanding of the contemporary and traditional cultures, values and knowledges of Indigenous Australians, and
• To serve the community within and beyond the campus boundaries by capitalising on the University’s substantial cultural estate to build a global reputation, student and public engagement.