Exhibition Project Manager

Job Description

Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking an Exhibition Project Manager . ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA: Ever dreamed of working in a place where history comes alive, technology meets innovation, and stories are preserved for future generations? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where we care for the state’s scientific and cultural collections, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, challenge, and educate. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum to the culturally significant Immigration Museum, the innovative Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, we’re a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving the past and shaping the future. And now, we’re on the lookout for an Exhibition Project Manager . If you’re passionate about leading innovative projects, preserving collections, and collaborating with a dynamic team to make history and technology collections accessible and impactful, this role could be your next great adventure! ABOUT THE POSITION: The purpose of this position is to project manage a range of major and minor projects within the Exhibition team. Allocated projects may include incoming and outbound touring exhibitions, temporary and long-term exhibitions, public or orientation space projects, artist commissions, rapid response displays, multimedia productions, gallery refreshments, visitor facilities projects, and object changeovers and maintenance, as part of an integrated program of development and delivery for the galleries, foyers and public spaces at any of Museums Victoria’s venues. Some of the key duties include: Lead multidisciplinary project teams through all project stages. Produce project schedules, allocate resources, and manage budgets. Liaise with stakeholders, prepare project briefs, and progress reports. Coordinate deliverables including compliance, installation, and marketing. Manage prototyping, testing, and evaluation processes. Support development of major exhibitions and manage outbound tours. Oversee project deinstallation and disposal. Ensure compliance with OHS and risk management policies. Maintain industry networks and stakeholder relationships. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE: Experience in project management for exhibitions or visitor experiences. Skills in planning, budgeting, procurement, and risk management. Ability to lead project teams and contractors. Capacity to advocate for visitor and operational needs. Understanding of exhibition and museum sector standards. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. OTHER INFORMATION: This is a VPS4, full-time, ongoing position. The salary offered is $92,332 based on grade (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check. HOW TO APPLY? To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job’s listing. To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page. Please submit the following three documents with your application: Your Resume A cover letter (maximum of two pages) that responds to the selection criteria available in the attached role statement. Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday, 2 March 2025 (11:59 pm) Join us in shaping the future while preserving the past! #J-18808-Ljbffr