Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $128,631
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Arts, sports and recreation
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/9616
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Gallery Operations Manager to lead the ongoing maintenance, presentation, refreshment and refurbishment of exhibitions and galleries across Museums Victoria.
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 exhibitions 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:
The Gallery Operations Manager leads the ongoing care and maintenance of exhibitions, galleries and public displays across Museums Victoria. This role is specifically focused on keeping gallery experiences safe, functional and presented to a high standard through planned and responsive maintenance, repairs, refreshment and refurbishment. Leading the Gallery Operations team, the manager coordinates people, contractors, budgets and resources, resolves exhibition issues and works closely with stakeholders to minimise disruption and deliver an excellent visitor experience across Museums Victoria's venues.
Some of the key duties include:
The successful applicant will have:
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a full-time, ongoing position. The salary on offer is VPS Grade 5, Value Range 1 - base of grade $116,413 per annum + 12% superannuation.
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 adjustments or support to participate, please contact the person listed in this advertisement.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing.
To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page.
For more information about this position, please contact Tim Rolfe at [email protected].
Please submit the following two documents with your application:
1.Extensive experience and record of achievement in managing and maintaining exhibitions in a public facility such as a museum or gallery
2. Extensive experience in planning and project management including proven ability to set priorities, forward plan, manage timelines, budgets, resources and compliance requirements
3. Demonstrated staff management experience and the capacity to work flexibly in a multifunction team and provide leadership that focuses on mentorship and development of staff and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15 October 2026 (11:59pm)