For more than 165 years, Australians have turned to Museums Victoria to illuminate the world around them. Oue venues include Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, the UNESCO world-heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, Melbourne Planetarium and IMAX Melbourne. We present unique exhibitions, programs and experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year who attend our venues from across Australia and around the globe. As Australia’s largest museum organisation, Museums Victoria is a major contributor to the cultural life of Victoria and a global leader of scientific research and education. Our museums are places of trusted knowledge in the universe we inhabit. To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit https://museumsvictoria.com.au/about-us/
Museums Victoria, Australia’s largest public museum organisation, is seeking a Programs Officer, Scienceworks to contribute to the development and delivery of programs for Scienceworks’ diverse audiences.
The Scienceworks Programs team has a strong culture of creativity, playfulness, and collaboration. We take an audience-centred approach to program development and delivery. We enjoy the challenge of creating inquiry-led experiences that engage hearts and minds, are world-expanding, and inspire reflection and action.
Working with Public Programs and Education team, some core functions of this position include:
- Develop a broad range of on-site and online public programs that engage diverse audiences, reflect Museums Victoria’s strategic directions and embody the venue experience.
- Assist with Department administrative tasks including monitoring, maintenance and ordering of program equipment and resources, program reporting, correspondence, requisitions and purchase orders, and preparation of written and verbal reports.
Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria and Duties.
Reporting to Science Programs Manager, this is an exceptional opportunity for a committed individual to apply their skills and gain experience in supporting Public Programs and Education team.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsVic.
