Australia’s largest public museum organisation is seeking an Outreach Programs Manager at Museums Victoria.
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking an Outreach Programs Manager 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:
The Outreach Programs Manager co-ordinates the successful development and delivery of a range of Museums Victoria outreach programs and services — including outreach presentations, workshops, kits and resources — to bring the best of our museum experiences to people who typically can't visit our sites because of age or geographic barriers.
Some of the key duties include:
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Co-ordinate the development and successful delivery of outreach programs and resources, ensuring reach and engagement targets (including regional reach targets) are met.
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Manage staff and resources within delegations, and develop and maintain the budget, administrative systems and procedures aligned to the Public Programs and Education department.
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Manage outreach program delivery to kindergarten, primary and secondary school, and general public audiences.
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Initiate and monitor audience evaluation and marketing of outreach programs, using data to support continuous improvement and alignment to Museums Victoria's brand and quality expectations.
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Provide advice on interpretive strategies, learning and delivery approaches, and audience needs, and contribute to improvements in program planning, development and implementation.
The successful applicant will have:
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Demonstrated experience in the research, development, promotion and coordination of outreach, public and/or education programs to achieve successful audience and business outcomes.
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High-level interpersonal skills and a proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders — particularly teachers, schools and kindergartens, libraries, community organisations, aged care facilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse organisations.
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A demonstrated understanding of the role of outreach, public programming and community engagement for diverse audiences within a museum or informal learning context.
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The ability to lead and manage diverse teams and delivery staff, and to manage issues that arise in the day-to-day delivery of programs.
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Demonstrated experience coordinating budgets and resources, and using and improving business systems and processes.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is an ongoing, full-time position. The salary on offer is Grade 4, Value Range 1 – $100,894 per annum + 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 environment 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 committe d 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:
- Demonstrated experience in the research, development, promotion and coordination of outreach, public and/or education programs to achieve successful audience and business outcomes.
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High-level interpersonal skills and a proven ability to liaise with key stakeholders, particularly teachers, schools and kindergartens, libraries, community organisations, aged care facilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse organisations.
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A demonstrated understanding of the role of outreach, public programming and community engagement for diverse audiences within a museum or informal learning context.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3 August 2026 (11:59pm)
For more information about this position, please contact Murray Walker at
[email protected].
