Keeper, Live Exhibits

Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Museum Victoria is hiring a Keeper, Live Exhibits in Melbourne to care for live animals and display settings while presenting engaging public programs. You will help maintain exhibits and contribute to animal presentations for visitors.

The role is part-time (0.6FTE) with base salary $62,104 per annum plus 12% super, pro-rata for the fraction, and a roster including weekends and public holidays. A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the husbandry and care of live animals, with a genuine passion for this work.
• Experience maintaining living displays or interpreting nature for the public, or a comprehensive understanding of zoological principles.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Vigilance, attentiveness, accuracy and reliability in observation, measurement, treatments and record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with visitors of different ages and backgrounds.
• Flexible availability to meet operational requirements.
• A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily animal husbandry and plant maintenance to support the health and presentation of all live exhibits.
• Collect husbandry data and communicate relevant information through written records, lab diaries, labels, email and verbal updates.
• Assist with the delivery of public programs involving live animals and exhibits.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions and programs featuring live animals.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Public engagement

Teamwork

Record keeping

Observation accuracy

Job description

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

As Keeper, Live Exhibits, you will assist in the husbandry, care, display and general management of live animals and planted settings to ensure high-quality presentation for visitors. You will also contribute to the delivery of engaging public programs and exhibitions involving live animals.

• Undertake daily animal husbandry and plant maintenance to support the health and presentation of all live exhibits.
• Collect husbandry data and communicate relevant information through written records, lab diaries, labels, email and verbal updates.
• Assist with the delivery of public programs involving live animals and exhibits.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of exhibitions and programs featuring live animals.
• Work in accordance with Museums Victoria policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulations.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the husbandry and care of live animals, with a genuine passion for this work.
• Experience maintaining living displays or interpreting nature for the public, or a comprehensive understanding of zoological principles.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Vigilance, attentiveness, accuracy and reliability in observation, measurement, treatments and record-keeping.
• Demonstrated ability to engage confidently with visitors of different ages and backgrounds.
• Flexible availability to meet operational requirements.
• A Victorian Driver Licence is desirable.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an ongoing part-time position (0.6FTE). The salary on offer is Grade2.1, with a full-time equivalent base salary of $62,104 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Salary and entitlements will be paid on a pro-rata basis in line with the approved fraction. This position is required to work according to a roster, which may include weekends and public holidays as required.

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. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable. 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 any adjustments or support to participate, please contact the person listed in this job advertisement.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 18 November 2026 (11:59pm)