Australia’s most visited museum organisation is seeking a Collection Manager, Exhibition Collection Management at Museums Victoria.
Australia's most visited museum organisation is seeking a Collection Manager, Exhibition Collection Management 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 Collection Manager, Exhibition Collection Management, you will coordinate and undertake collection management activities associated with exhibitions, ensuring collection material is handled, documented, transported and displayed in accordance with established museum standards and procedures. Reporting to the Manager, Exhibition Collection Management, you will support exhibition projects throughout their lifecycle through the safe handling, movement, documentation and display of collection material, contributing to the delivery of engaging exhibitions across Museums Victoria.
Some of the key duties include:
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Coordinating collection management activities and providing collection information and support to exhibition project teams throughout the exhibition lifecycle.
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Planning, coordinating and undertaking the installation and de-installation of collection material selected for exhibition.
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Managing the documentation and maintenance of records relating to collection material in accordance with museum standards and procedures.
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Coordinating the transport, packing, scheduling and tracking of exhibition objects, including support for Museums Victoria's travelling exhibition program.
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Providing guidance to contractors, temporary staff and volunteers in the safe handling, packing, movement and documentation of collection material.
The successful applicant will have:
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Demonstrated experience managing and physically handling collection material for exhibition, including installation, display, movement and storage.
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Strong knowledge of museum collection documentation systems and collection management practices for multi-disciplinary collections.
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Experience providing collection management support and technical advice to exhibition project teams.
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Proven ability to plan, prioritise and manage work to meet complex schedules and strict deadlines.
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Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a Full time, ongoing position. The salary on offer is a VPS3.1 Base salary of $81,496 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation.
The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).
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 in formation about this position, please contact Maryanne McCubbin at
[email protected].
Please submit the three following three documents with your application:
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Resume
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Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 8 July (11:59pm)
