Exhibitions Assistant

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Museums Victoria in Melbourne is seeking enthusiastic Exhibitions Assistants to support the delivery of exhibitions across venues. This casual role focuses on hands-on installation and deinstallation of showcases, furniture, graphics and related materials, while upholding safety standards.

You will work within the Exhibition Productions team, contributing to safe construction, movement and presentation of exhibition spaces with a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and deinstalling exhibition materials in a museum, gallery or similar environment.
• Experience patching, painting and basic repairs.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail with high-quality presentation standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Team collaboration and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain showcases, including moving, levelling and cleaning.
• Install and deinstall exhibition furniture, wall systems, displays, graphics and labels.
• Complete minor installation and changeover projects.
• Assemble exhibition furniture and displays.
• Spotter duties and operate EWPs as required.
• Paint, patch and repair within galleries and spaces.
• Receive, dispatch and transport exhibition materials.
• Maintain workshop, storage and back-of-house areas.
• Support contractors and ensure safe working conditions.
• Record-keeping and stock management tasks.

Skills

Installation experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

White Card

Tools

Elevated Work Platform (EWP)

Forklift Licence

Light Rigid Truck Licence

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/MV9213

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.

A 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)