Exhibitions Installer – Casual, Melbourne

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

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.