Museum Exhibition Builder & Installations Technician

Museum of Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Brisbane is seeking a skilled carpenter/joiner to support its dynamic exhibition program in Brisbane. The role covers cabinet making, joinery and installation of museum displays, with collaboration across artists, designers, conservators and AV specialists.

You will lead on-site build tasks, supervise casual staff when required, and ensure high standards of finish and safety in a busy cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in cabinet making or joinery.
• Proficiency with sliding panel saw and workshop machines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Hands-on experience in building tasks within large projects.
• Willingness to learn specialised museum terms and processes.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of building methods for museum environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings and plans for exhibition furniture and crates.
• Plan exhibition layout and installation from technical floorplans.
• Assist with cost estimates and material feasibility.
• Carry out carpentry, joinery and finishes for museum builds.
• Provide progress updates to Build and Production Manager.
• Supervise casual staff and contractors during pre-build and installations.
• Coordinate with artists, curators, conservators and AV teams.
• Maintain tools and workshop space and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Cabinet making

Joinery

Shopfitting

Panel saw

Teamwork

Communication

Museum knowledge

Tools

Panel saw

Workshop machines

Job description

Museum of Brisbane is seeking a skilled carpenter/joiner to support its dynamic exhibition program in Brisbane. The role covers cabinet making, joinery and installation of museum displays, with collaboration across artists, designers, conservators and AV specialists.

You will lead on-site build tasks, supervise casual staff when required, and ensure high standards of finish and safety in a busy cultural environment.