Role type: Part Time; Fixed Term for 12 Months
Department: University Museums and Collections - Global, Culture & Engagement
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. (pro-rata for Part Time) plus 17% super 

• Lead exhibitions at prestigious venues / Collaborate with diverse teams / Enhance cultural engagement and academic impact
• Apply now to drive exhibition success and cultural engagement across multiple University venues

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 
   

The University of Melbourne 
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Your next career opportunity

As the Senior Coordinator, Exhibitions, you will play a pivotal role in managing exhibition programming across five iconic University venues. You will collaborate closely with the Collections team and Curatorial and Exhibitions Teams to ensure the successful delivery and dispersal of exhibitions. This is your chance to enhance cultural engagement and contribute to the University's strategic direction, while gaining invaluable experience in exhibition management and conservation.

Your responsibilities will include

• Advocate for Collection Interests: Represent and facilitate display and conservation requirements within exhibition project teams.
• Manage Exhibition Logistics: Coordinate inward loans, including agreements, packing, freight, and insurance for temporary exhibitions.
• Enhance Collection Standards: Contribute to the development of documentation standards, workflows, and guidelines.
• Support Academic Engagement: Facilitate displays, workshops, and internships to provide students with industry experience.
   

You may be a great fit if

You have experience managing local, national, and international loans and commissions, with expertise in contract management, logistics, risk mitigation, and a strong understanding of conservation principles.

You may also

• Have experience with EMu Collection Management system or similar.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management skills, working with lenders, freight companies, and insurance brokers.
• Be adept at preparing and analysing registration budgets and managing expenditures.
• Demonstrate strong initiative and respect within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Hold a relevant tertiary degree and/or sector experience.
   

What we offer you! 
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: 

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 
   

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – “Global Culture & Engagement”
Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture & Engagement), Chancellery Global, 
Culture and Engagement provides strategic guidance and expert advice for 
internationalisation and global engagement, government affairs, community partnerships, 
stakeholder engagement, museums and collections and arts and culture. 

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. 

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard  +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected].  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers 

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 

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected]. 

Working at the University – what you need to know 
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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. 

Join Us and unlock your career potential! 

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Alessandro Storani 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. 

If you have any questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Applications close: 26 January 2026 - 11:55PM (AEDT)  

Position Description: PD_JR-006991 Senior Collection Coordinator, Exhibitions .docx