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Exhibitions Coordinator, Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation
Fixed term / Ongoing role: Fixed term, 6 months
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC (flexibility may be available)
Aboriginal Designated
ONLY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION OF S12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT (VIC).
The Role
This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced Exhibitions Coordinator to support Creative Victoria's First Peoples Art and Design Fair. Working with the Principal Project Manager, you will guide the production and delivery of the biennial art fair and act as a liaison between art centres, collectives, galleries and independent artists. The successful applicant will bring extensive knowledge of Victoria's First Peoples cultural and creative sectors, strong community and sector networks, and high-level stakeholder and project management skills to deliver effective outcomes. The role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend work and occasional overnight travel, as well as travel when required.
Main Accountabilities
- Cultural capability and community engagement
- Stakeholder management and partnership building
- Exhibition and event delivery
- Project management and coordination
- Communication and negotiation
The Team
The position of Exhibitions Coordinator forms part of the Office of the Chief Executive branch within Creative Victoria.
The Office of the Chief Executive branch has two units, the First Peoples unit and the Communications and Engagement unit, and one team, the Executive Office. The branch supports the Chief Executive in leading Creative Victoria to efficiently and effectively deliver on the priorities of the Department, Minister and Victorian Government. It leads priorities to enhance self-determination and coordination of First Peoples policies and programs in the creative industries portfolio, while raising the profile of Victoria's creative industries and Creative Victoria's initiatives, investments, programs and opportunities.
Creative Victoria is the state government body dedicated to championing, growing and supporting Victoria's creative industries and the benefits they bring to Victorians. Creative Victoria prioritises First Peoples self-determination to strengthen the connection between Victoria's creative industries, Community and Country.
About You
You will have demonstrated connection and knowledge of Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, culture and the creative sector, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with artists, Elders, art centres, collectives, galleries and community stakeholders. You will also have demonstrated experience engaging diverse stakeholders, developing productive relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships, responding to stakeholder needs and achieving stakeholder outcomes. Experience in exhibition, arts and event coordination, including planning, managing timelines and competing priorities and budgets, developing systems and procedures, and delivering exhibitions, art fairs, cultural events or related projects will be highly valued.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Troy Walsh, Director First Peoples on 0427 341 325 or [email protected].
The Department is committe d to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.
In your cover letter, tell us why you want to work with DJSIR and what draws you to this role. We are interested in understanding how your experiences, whether from community, culture or professional settings, have shaped your experience. You may choose to share why this opportunity resonates with you, a story that demonstrates your cultural leadership and problem-solving approach, how you have created positive change for mob in your community or workplace, or your vision for supporting First Nations staff and cultural safety at DJSIR.
While addressing the key selection criteria, feel free to draw on examples from any setting that show your skills, knowledge and experience. We value both traditional and non-traditional pathways to leadership.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 9 September 2026.
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing [email protected].
