"Gallery Technician"

Creative Futures

City, Joondalup and Bunbury campuses

$84,470 to $93,865 (HEW 5) (50% pro rata)

Ongoing, Part-time (50%)

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.ECU Art, Culture and Collections is a newly formed area that combines the activation of the existing ECU Art Collection, the development of a brand-new public-facing gallery space at the City Campus with accompanying outward-facing exhibition program, public art activation and the implementation of the Cultural Narrative Framework, recently endorsed by the university.

Its mission is to become a leading conduit of formalised art knowledge and experiences into the public domain, as well as to enhance student and staff experiences across their ECU cultural journeys. It leads in best practice in collection care and maintenance, as well as in Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and community and artist engagement. The exhibition program aims to provide the local and national communities dynamic, innovative and accessible opportunities to connect with art and artists, in the heart of the city at Yagan Square, alongside opportunities for real-life learning for students in a world-class gallery space.

About the Opportunity

You will join a skilled arts worker team. As a member you will be responsible for:

• Exhibition Support: Install and deinstall artworks, labels, lighting, and exhibition furniture to gallery standards, including safe handling and transport of materials.
• Technical Operations: Maintain and prepare gallery spaces and equipment, including AV and LED systems, ensuring readiness in the ECU City Gallery as well as on other campuses. Provide technical support for day-to-day operations, ensuring all equipment is functioning as required, and operate audio-visual and LED systems to support exhibitions and displays.
• Fabrication and Maintenance: Assist with basic construction, gallery upkeep, and equipment servicing, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all assets are logged and operational.
• Safety and Compliance: Contribute to WHS procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices in line with ECU policies.
• Collaboration: Work across ECU teams and with external partners and contractors to deliver high-quality exhibitions.
• Employees are required to participate in all ECU, team, and individual planning activities; comply with ECU policies and practices in all aspects of their work and conduct; and ensure the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others by complying with WHS and EO requirements.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Experience in working in an installation team as part of a collections and exhibitions program
• Candidate must hold, or be able to work towards, qualifications or tickets in high risk work (eg forklift, EWP, rigging)
• Demonstrated ability to safely handle and install artworks or comparable materials, with a strong understanding of professional standards around packing and storage.
• Competence in the use of hand tools, power tools, and working at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment, and ability to travel to relevant campuses.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and with external partners.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety procedures, with the ability to apply these in practical settings.
• A current driver's licence is essential

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Clothilde Bullen, Manager Art, Culture and Collections via c.bullen@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements.

Advert Closure

Applications close Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

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