Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $72,189 - $79,753
Grade: VPS 2.2
Occupation: Science and research
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/9152
Australia's most visited museum organisation is seeking a Senior Keeper, Live Exhibits at 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 events 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:
As Senior Keeper, Live Exhibits, you will undertake and facilitate the operation and maintenance of husbandry for Museums Victoria's live animal collection, supporting exhibition displays, programs and science communication activities. Reporting to the Manager, Live Exhibits, you will be responsible for facilitating and undertaking daily husbandry activities in accordance with established husbandry plans, while ensuring accurate collection data is maintained to support effective animal collection management.
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 a VPS2.2 Base salary of $72,189 per annum (pro rata) plus 12% superannuation.
The successful applicant is required to undergo a National Police Records Check and Working with Children Check and be assessed as suitable (new employees are required to meet this cost).
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 Maik Fiedel at [email protected].
Please submit the three following three do cuments with your application:
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 25 June 2026 (11:59pm)