Exhibitions Assistant

Museums Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Museums Victoria invites applications for Exhibitions Assistants to support installation and deinstallation across multiple venues in Melbourne. You will help set up showcases, furniture, graphics and labels while maintaining safety and presentation standards.

The role requires practical installation experience, ability to work flexibly across venues, and a collaborative approach within the Exhibition Productions team.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and deinstalling showcases, fixtures or signage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high presentation standards.
• Able to work independently and manage priorities in a busy exhibition environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain showcases and displays across venues.
• Install and deinstall exhibition furniture, wall systems and graphics.
• Assist with painting, patching and basic repair work.
• Receive, dispatch and transport exhibition materials and deliveries.
• Maintain tools, equipment and safe working conditions on site.
• Complete administrative tasks including timekeeping and stock management.

Skills

Exhibition install

Manual handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)

Forklift operation

Job description

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Exhibitions Assistants to support the delivery of exhibitions across Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA

Museums Victoria is Australia's most visited museum organisation, stewarding world-class collections and experiences across Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Scienceworks, Immigration Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and IMAX Melbourne. Our mission connects people with trusted knowledge through research, exhibitions and programs onsite and online.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As an Exhibitions Assistant, you will play a hands-on role in the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, displays, furniture, graphics and associated materials across Museums Victoria venues. Working as part of the Exhibition Productions team, you will contribute to the safe and effective construction, movement, maintenance and presentation of exhibition spaces while ensuring museum standards and workplace safety requirements are met.

This role is ideal for someone with practical installation experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality exhibition outcomes.

Some of the key duties include:

• Prepare, set up and maintain showcases, including moving, positioning, levelling and cleaning.
• Install and deinstall exhibition furniture, wall systems, displays, graphics, labels and exhibition dressing.
• Complete minor installation, deinstallation and exhibition changeover projects.
• Assemble exhibition furniture and displays.
• Perform spotter duties and/or operate plant equipment such as Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs).
• Carry out painting, patching and repair work within galleries and exhibition spaces.
• Receive, dispatch and transport exhibition-related materials and deliveries.
• Maintain exhibition storage, workshop and back-of-house areas.
• Provide assistance to contractors undertaking works across Museums Victoria sites.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure safe working conditions during exhibition projects.
• Complete administrative tasks, including record-keeping, timekeeping and stock management.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE

• Experience installing and deinstalling showcases, exhibition materials, temporary wall systems, graphics or signage, preferably within a museum, gallery or similar environment.
• Experience undertaking patching, painting, basic repairs and installing fixtures and fittings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high-quality presentation standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and complete tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and build positive working relationships.
• Sound understanding of occupational health and safety practices, particularly manual handling and site safety requirements.
• A willingness to work across Museums Victoria venues and support exhibition projects as required

OTHER INFORMATION

This role is a casual position classified as Grade 2, Value Range 1 - hourly rate of $39.15 (inclusive of casual loading).

Whilst the majority of Exhibition works take place within our standard span of hours (7am-7pm weekdays), flexibility across weekdays, weekends and public holidays, including early morning, evening and late-night shifts is desirable.

The role involves regular manual handling and physical work, including receiving deliveries and moving exhibition materials, furniture and stock.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and hold or obtain a Working with Children Check.

Construction Induction Card (White Card) is required to work on major exhibition installations and successful applicants will be required to complete this training if not already held. The following licences may be utilised as part of this role, and training may be provided:

• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Forklift Licence
• Light Rigid Truck Licence

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.

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 the person listed as the contact for this job advertisement.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15 November 2026 (11.59pm)