Exhibitions Assistant – Museums Victoria

CAMD; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

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Museums Victoria is seeking an Exhibitions Assistant in Melbourne to join the Exhibition Productions team. You will help install and deinstall exhibitions, set up furniture, graphics and labels, and ensure safe, high‑quality presentation across venues.

The role focuses on practical installation tasks, collaboration with colleagues, and maintaining standards of workmanship and safety in a dynamic museum environment.

Competenze

• Experience installing and deinstalling exhibitions or displays.
• Patch painting and basic repairs.
• Strong problem-solving and presentation standards.

Mansioni

• Prepare, set up and maintain showcases and displays.
• Install/deinstall exhibition furniture, wall systems, graphics and labels.
• Complete minor installation, deinstallation and changeover projects.
• Assemble exhibition furniture and displays.
• Perform spotter duties and operate EWPs.
• Carry out painting, patching and repair work in galleries.
• Receive and transport exhibition materials.
• Maintain storage, workshop and back-of-house areas.
• Support contractors across venues and ensure safety.

Conoscenze

Exhibitions setup

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety awareness

Strumenti

EWPs

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Closing Date

15/11/2026 12:00 am

Institution

Employment status

Location

Melbourne

Contact name

Sam Motley

Contact email

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