Exhibitions Project Officer
Job Closing: 10AM, 13 July 2026
Join us at the Australian Museum and help us to achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
About the Project
The Australian Museum delivers a diverse program of exhibitions that inspire curiosity and connect audiences with science, culture, nature and history. As part of the Exhibition Production team, you will help bring these exhibitions to life, creating engaging experiences for visitors through high-quality fabrication, installation and maintenance work.
About the Role
The Exhibition Project Officer supports the production, fabrication, installation and maintenance of exhibitions across the Museum. Working within a collaborative team, you will contribute to all stages of exhibition delivery, helping transform concepts into engaging visitor experiences.
In this hands-on role, you will undertake a range of fabrication activities, including carpentry, cabinet making, metal fabrication, model making, moulding and casting, and mount making. You will also assist with exhibition installation activities such as object handling and placement, painting, lighting, audiovisual installation and gallery fit outs.
Working closely with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, you will help ensure exhibitions are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will also support the team in identifying practical and innovative solutions to production challenges. Maintaining compliance with work health and safety requirements, relevant legislation and industry best practice will be a key aspect of the role.
The position may involve occasional off-site work and flexibility during exhibition installation and de-installation periods.
Employment Status:
We have a potential part-time opportunity available in the team, if you are interested, please indicate this in your application.
You will be paid a competitive total remuneration package of $85,951 - $107,201, including an annual salary of $75,728- $92,701, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
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Role Description
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AM Candidate Pack
About you
We are looking for an experienced professional who can work as part of the Exhibition Production team to ensure that exhibitions are delivered on time, maintained to the highest standards and are engaging, enjoyable and safe for our visitors.
You are a practical and solutions-focused professional with experience in exhibition production, fabrication or a related trade environment. You enjoy working with your hands, take pride in delivering quality work and can adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
Most importantly, you are motivated by creating high-quality exhibition experiences and enjoy working as part of a team to deliver projects that engage and inspire visitors.
To be eligible for this role at the Australian Museum, you must hold full working rights in Australia and meet all essential requirements listed in the position description.
Knowledge and Experience
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Prior experience with Exhibition fabrication tasks such as carpentry/cabinet making, molding and casting, model making, metal fabrication, mount making, as well as exhibition installation/de-installation.
About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
The Australian Museum acknowledges that we operate on the lands, waters and skies of many First Nations Peoples. As Australia’s first museum, we share the responsibility of advocating for Country and honouring First Nations Peoples and knowledges.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development opportunities and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit
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A one to two page covering letter which address the role descriptions essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
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Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer the following targeted questions:
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Exhibition production and installation projects often involve strict deadlines, changing priorities and multiple stakeholders. Please describe a time when you successfully delivered a project in these circumstances. What challenges did you face, and how did you ensure the work was completed successfully? (300 words maximum)
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This role requires working safely in workshop, gallery and installation environments. Please describe a situation where you identified and addressed a safety risk while completing practical or technical work. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome? (300 words maximum)
The successful candidate applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Inclusive and Welcoming
The Australian Museum is committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, including physical, sensory, cognitive, intellectual, neurological, psychosocial, and chronic health conditions, whether visible or hidden; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; people of all ages; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or include your requirements in your application. This may include alternative formats, communication support, flexible interviews, accessible locations, or extra assessment time. Any information you share will be kept confidential.
