Senior Exhibitions Coordinator

Job no: 0061331
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 11 months
Department: Museums and Collections
Salary: UOM 6  $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

• Create inclusive exhibitions and programs at Buxton Contemporary, Science Gallery Melbourne, Ian Potter Museum of Art, Old Quadrangle Treasury, M Pavillion Parkville, and the Percy Grainger Museum.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
Join our team and take the lead in coordinating exciting exhibitions, residencies, and programs. As a vital part of the Museums and Collections Department, you’ll spearhead project planning and delivery, ensuring safety and effectiveness. Collaborate with passion to bring a creative vision to life, aligning with Cultural Commons values and contributing to audience engagement. Embrace inclusivity and genuine collaboration with Australia’s First Peoples, fostering a dynamic and inspiring workplace alongside dedicated colleagues. This role promises a unique blend of creativity, teamwork, and cultural respect. You will work alongside highly talented professionals from the museum and gallery sector, building and strengthening your network and delivering world class exhibition projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading project teams to achieve high-quality outcomes for designated exhibitions, residencies, and programs.
• Providing interdisciplinary and inclusive production and project coordination services for various multidisciplinary exhibitions and initiatives across UoM Museums and Galleries.
• Coordinating and overseeing expenditures against project budgets, collaborating with Finance and project teams for the timely payment of suppliers, contract staff, and other creative stakeholders.

Who we are looking for
Are you a project management enthusiast with a flair for the creative industry? We’re searching for individuals who excel at anticipating and resolving issues, possess strong problem-solving skills, and thrive in small team collaboration with initiative and respect. If you bring enthusiasm, energy, and a self-motivated approach, coupled with flexibility in a diverse work environment, we invite you to join us at the intersection of creativity and excellence!

You will also have:

• Relevant graduate degree or equivalent education and extensive experience required.
• Proven success in planning and executing exhibitions and events in museums, galleries, or live performance/festival settings.
• Extensive expertise in budget planning, management, and evaluation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, including the capacity to convey detailed logistical and technical information.
• Advanced prioritisation skills for planning, coordinating, and completing tasks to meet deadlines.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Museums and Collections
Melbourne University’s Museums and Collections Department is a new team, developed to combine the activities of six museums, galleries, and sites across the Parkville and Southbank campuses. M&C manages venues, delivers exhibitions and public programs, cares for collections, and runs a robust commercial and events program. The department has nearly 70 professional staff with backgrounds across the museum and gallery sector and an exciting program that brings our venues to life for student and general public audiences,

The Museums and Collections Department is part of the University’s Global, Culture and Engagement portfolio. The Vice-President (Global, Culture and Engagement) is a member of the University Executive and leads six broad Chancellery teams: Global; Museums and Collections; Performing Arts, Engagement and Partnerships; Policy and Government Relations; Asialink; and Australia-India Institute.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description