Gallery Attendant: Art Exhibitions & Visitor Experience

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Boroondara invites applications for two casual Gallery Attendant positions. Based at Hawthorn Arts Centre, the role supports exhibitions from installation through public engagement, delivering a welcoming visitor experience in collaboration with artists and cultural teams.

Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary arts qualification or equivalent experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary qualification in Fine Arts, Art History or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working in a gallery, museum, arts or cultural environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience handling and installing artworks using best-practice standards.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence and Employee Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist visitors, ensuring an engaging gallery experience.
• Support the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and the safe handling of artworks.
• Assist with exhibition documentation, artwork labels and promotional materials.
• Help deliver exhibition openings, public programs and special events.
• Maintain gallery presentation, safety and security standards.
• Provide administrative support to the curatorial team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary qualification in Fine Arts or Art History

Job description

City of Boroondara invites applications for two casual Gallery Attendant positions. Based at Hawthorn Arts Centre, the role supports exhibitions from installation through public engagement, delivering a welcoming visitor experience in collaboration with artists and cultural teams.

Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary arts qualification or equivalent experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.