Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Arts, sports and recreation
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/SLV/EXP/1872194
State Library Victoria, Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world, is seeking a Senior Exhibitions Producer to develop and deliver exceptional exhibitions in our permanent and temporary exhibition galleries and spaces.
About the opportunity
Our Exhibition Production Team is looking for an additional Senior Exhibitions Producer to contribute to the development and delivery of State Library Victoria's exhibition projects and works. The position works closely with the wider team as well as the curatorial and collections teams, design and technical specialists. The Exhibition Production Team sits within the larger Exhibitions team at State Library Victoria, and leads end-to-end production, project management and successful delivery of the Library's forward program, annually comprising major exhibitions and other audience-focused exhibits, commissions and displays.
The Senior Exhibitions Producer works with a multidisciplinary project team and is responsible for the development, production, installation, commissioning, completion, handover and reporting of exhibitions and works, in consultation with projects sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. The role is also responsible for optimising delivery of exhibitions, testing and prototyping, to promote continuous improvement of experiences and material. The role keeps project contributors informed to coordinate, deliver and maintain highest-quality exhibitions and activities within project timeframes and budgets.
The role is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
About the Library
State Library Victoria is a vibrant hub of activity in the heart of the city, offering year-round programs of stimulating cultural experiences, exhibitions, contemporary debates and events. The Library preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, pe ople with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
About you
The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and engagement in developing exhibitions with a wide range of creative and technical collaborators. You will have high-level professional knowledge of all facets of exhibition coordination, development and delivery.
In addition, you will bring:
How to apply
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Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Elaine Mival, Manager, Exhibitions Production via [email protected]
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Reasonable Adjustments
We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact [email protected]
Applications close on Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.