Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking an Exhibition Site 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:
Working alongside exhibition project teams, the Exhibition Site Manager plans and safely delivers exhibition installation and deinstallation, with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, compliance and safety. The role is accountable for coordinating the efficient, effective and safe production and work activities associated with the delivery and installation of our exhibitions.
Some of the key duties include:
- Liaise directly with the Producer/Project Manager on all aspects of the exhibition build, including materials and methods, operational implications, budgets and schedules.
- Assist with developing and overseeing detailed production installation/deinstallation schedules, with particular regard to safety and timeframes.
- Coordinate the scope of work of contractors, consultants and internal and external fabricators, including following MV's procurement requirements.
- Establish and manage the work site as a construction site, including controls, records, signage, inductions, daily briefings, site diary and site access.
- Create and maintain a Health & Safety Coordination Plan, and coordinate risk assessments, safe work method statements, controls and other risk management documentation for the site.
The successful applicant will have:
- Experience in the delivery and installation of exhibitions or other major visitor experiences, preferably in a museum, and/or industry/trades experience in an associated field (for example theatre, film, building and construction, or interior fit out).
- Extensive and demonstrated experience working in a supervisory capacity on construction sites involving current OH&S and site safety practices and regulatory requirements, with a sound knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety.
- Demonstrated project management skills incorporating planning, time, cost, quality, resource and risk management, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Communication and interpersonal skills of a high order, including the ability to liaise with staff across the organisation and external stakeholders, direct and supervise contractors, and negotiate and resolve conflicts positively.
- Sound administration and documentation skills, including the ability to prepare site diaries, reports, inductions and safe work method statements, and to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- A current Construction Industry Induction (White Card) and first aid training. A current EWP and/or forklift licence is desirable.
OTHER INFORMATION
There are two fixed term, full time positions available (fixed term until 4 December 2026). The salary on offer is Grade 4, Value Range 1 - $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 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 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 our careers team 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.
For more information about this position, please contact Helen Privett at [email protected].
Please submit the following two documents with your application:
Your Resume
A cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
1. Experience in the delivery and installation of exhibitions or other major visitor experiences, and/or industry/trades experience in an associated field.
2. Extensive and demonstrated experience working in a supervisory capacity on construction sites involving current OH&S and site safety practices and regulatory requirements.
3. Demonstrated project management skills incorporating planning, time, cost, quality, resource and risk management.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 August 2026 (11:59pm)
