Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Producer, Public Programs at Museums Victoria.
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Producer, Public Programs at Museums Victoria.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
As Producer, Public Programs, you will develop and deliver a range of contemporary and engaging public programs, events and digital programs aligned to Museums Victoria's vision, mission and business objectives. With a core focus on adult and stakeholder audiences, you will produce exceptional programs that engage and build our audiences and drive the achievement of Museums Victoria's strategic objectives.
Some of the key duties include:
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Co-ordinate, develop and deliver exceptional public programs, events and digital programs, cultivating program content and talent, to ensure audience engagement, experience outcomes and key business objectives are met.
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Identify audience trends and insights and, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, develop content and partnership opportunities that attract and engage target audiences.
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Manage staff, communications, budgets and resources to produce exceptional programs.
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Develop stakeholder relationships, partnerships and professional networks to increase audience representation, visitation, visibility, support and advocacy for programs.
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Initiate and monitor audience evaluation and marketing of programs, using data to drive continuous improvement and align to Museums Victoria's brand and quality expectations.
The successful applicant will have:
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Proven ability to develop and deliver innovative and exceptional public programs within the cultural sector to engage diverse audiences using a range of contemporary audience engagement approaches.
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Demonstrated knowledge of public programming and audience engagement best practice within a museum or informal learning context, including programming content areas such as contemporary issues, science and STEM, climate and sustainability, First Peoples and design.
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Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate programs and projects, ensuring resources are managed and audience and business objectives are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.
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High-level interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad and diverse range of people and stakeholders, including government stakeholders, subject matter experts, community groups, volunteers, artists and culturally diverse partners.
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Demonstrated capacity to evaluate programs and use insights derived from programming to critically reflect on and enhance programs for the best audience and organisational outcomes.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a full time, fixed term position until 1 June 2027. The salary on offer is VPS4.1 base of grade - $100,894 per annum, pro rata + 12% Superannuation.
OUR COMMITMENT
Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We create and maintain a child safe e nvironment and have zero tolerance for child abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check, and be assessed as suitable.
Museums Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate all communities. Museums Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations.
We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to participate, please contact Job at
[email protected].
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 two documents with your application:
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Your Resume
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A cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
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Proven ability to develop and deliver innovative and exceptional public programs within the cultural sector to engage diverse audiences using a range of contemporary audience engagement approaches.
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Demonstrated knowledge of public programming and audience engagement best practice within a museum or informal learning context, including programming content areas such as contemporary issues, science and STEM, climate and sustainability, First Peoples and design.
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Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate programs and projects, ensuring resources are managed and audience and business objectives are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3 August 2026 (11:59pm)
For more information about this position, please contact Murray Walker at
[email protected].
