Position Description
Museum Victoria is seeking an Exhibition Project Officer, Scienceworks to support the operations of exhibitions and public spaces, to deliver small scale temporary and travelling exhibition projects, and to support the delivery of large scale exhibition projects at Museum Victoria museums.
ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA:
Museum Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. To learn more about Museum Victoria, please visit http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The position is accountable for assisting with the maintenance and presentation of galleries, exhibitions and public spaces, and is responsible for the delivery of small scale exhibition projects in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner. This is achieved through the development of schedules, and by organising maintenance, object changeovers, installation and de-installation activities.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience in project coordination including the ability to plan projects effectively and achieve desired outcomes.
- Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to solve problems and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated understanding of exhibition operations in a museum, science centre or similar visitor attraction.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships within a team environment.
- The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).
HOW TO APPLY
To view the position description, search ’employment’ at www.museumvictoria.com.au; for more information about this position, please contact Jen Mattiuzzo 03 8341 7504 or Andrew Lewis on 03 9392 4812
To apply, please send your Covering Letter, Resume and a statement addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria by visiting http://museumvictoria.com.au/about/work-opportunities/employment/.
