Producer, Tourism & Special Events

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Museums Victoria is seeking a Producer, Tourism and Special Events to design and deliver distinctive tourism products, premium visitor experiences and events from concept to delivery in Melbourne.

You will manage project planning, budgets and logistics, collaborate with internal teams and partners, and drive revenue and visitation while upholding the organisation's reputation for unmissable experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality events in the cultural sector.
• Experience developing tourism products or premium visitor experiences.
• Strong production knowledge in a museum context.

Responsibilities

• Develop event and tourism concepts and costings aligned with strategy.
• Manage projects from planning to delivery, including budgets and logistics.
• Coordinate ticketing, marketing and partner deliverables with stakeholders.
• Grow tourism products and guided tours in line with revenue targets.
• Provide production support for larger-scale events and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Event production

Tourism product development

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Project planning

Audience insights

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/MV9952

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Producer, Tourism and Special Events at Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA

Museums Victoria is Australia's most visited museum organisation, stewarding world-class collections and experiences across Melbourne Museum, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Scienceworks, Immigration Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and IMAX Melbourne. Our mission connects people with trusted knowledge through research, exhibitions and programs onsite and online.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As Producer, Tourism and Special Events, you will develop and deliver distinctive tourism products, premium visitor experiences and special events from concept to execution. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, partners and suppliers, you will manage project planning, budgets, logistics and production to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that drive revenue and visitation and strengthen Museums Victoria's reputation for unique, unmissable experiences.

Some of the key duties include

• Develop event and tourism product concepts and costings that respond to strategy, trends and audience insights.
• Manage assigned projects from planning through delivery, including schedules, briefs, suppliers, talent, staffing, logistics, budgets, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate event ticketing, marketing and partner deliverables.
• Develop and grow tourism products and premium visitor experiences, including guided tours and partner-funded programs, in line with audience demand, commitments and revenue targets.
• Provide production support and shared project leadership for larger-scale or higher-risk events, and use audience evaluation to continuously improve outcomes.

The successful applicant will have

• Proven ability to develop and deliver high-quality events in the cultural sector, from small to large scale, using contemporary approaches to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing tourism products, guided tours or premium visitor experiences, including trade and partnership relationships.
• Strong knowledge of event production best practice in a museum context, with experience producing programs that explore contemporary issues, science and STEM, climate and sustainability, First Peoples and design.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate projects and events, manage resources and deliver audience and business objectives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• High-level interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, lead event teams and manage delivery issues.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a fixed-term, full-time position for 9 months. The position is classified as Grade 4, Value Range 1 - $100,894 (base of grade), plus 12% superannuation. The role may require work on weekends, with days worked being any five in seven, and may be based across Museums Victoria locations.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check, and be assessed as suitable.

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.

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 adjustments or support to participate, please contact the person listed as the contact for this job ad.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 28 October 2026 (11:59pm)