Position Number: 0061331
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: University Museums and Collections; Chancellery
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Shape the future of cultural engagement at the University of Melbourne.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver inclusive and innovative exhibitions that inspire creativity and foster academic engagement across iconic venues, including Buxton Contemporary, Science Gallery Melbourne, and the Ian Potter Museum of Art.
- Enjoy exceptional benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment.
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
About the Role
As the Senior Exhibitions Coordinator, you’ll be instrumental in delivering the Cultural Commons' strategic vision. Working within the Museums and Collections Department, you’ll lead the production of exhibitions, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and executed to the highest standards. This role offers an opportunity to foster an inclusive workplace while collaborating with Australia’s First Peoples to ensure diverse cultural perspectives are embedded in all aspects of the work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Management: Manage and coordinate project teams to deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary exhibitions, driving timelines, budgets and contract administration to ensure seamless execution.
- Operational Excellence and Production: Maintain and implement best-practice production and operational systems, ensuring projects meet compliance, sustainability and artistic standards.
- Team Management: Recruit, roster, and manage installation technical staff, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Health & Safety: Develop and conduct inductions and risk assessments, ensuring all projects adhere to OHS requirements.
- Collaboration & Inclusion: Work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner with Indigenous colleagues and embedding diverse perspectives into all initiatives.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised project or production manager with a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality exhibitions within the cultural sector. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills, including budget management, risk mitigation, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams. Experience in museum, gallery, or live performance environments is essential, along with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
You will also have:
- Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline and / or an equivalent mix of education and extensive relevant experience.
- A record of success in planning and delivering exhibitions and events in museum, gallery and live performance environments.
- Significant experience in budget planning, management and evaluation.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Chancellery
The Chancellery is led by the Vice-Chancellor and has a University-wide focus on:
- Delivering strategic leadership
- Allocating capital according to strategic priorities
- Developing and overseeing a business framework that includes appropriate financial and other organisational planning and controls
- Ensuring identity or brand is consistent with strategic intent and purpose, and
- Overseeing policies and initiatives that develop the academic and professional expertise of University staff members.
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
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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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
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